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Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit

Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs

Parents of disabled students sue Virginia Governor

DOJ settles discrimination claims against 19 business owners

Additional Protections for Workers with Disabilities in Virginia

The Safety Net Program Congress Forgot

ADA scores a win during COVID-19!

The Pandemic and the ADA

NEW LOCAL PARTNERSHIP TO BEGIN DISBURSING COVID-19 HOUSEHOLD RELIEF FUNDS

Draft Advisory Guidelines for Aircraft Onboard Wheelchairs

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Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit

Mar 24 2022

Virginia state officials will not be allowed to prevent or limit 10 school divisions from considering mask requirements as an accommodation for some students with disabilities, under a federal injunction. Read More

Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs

Mar 17 2022

VIRTUAL MEETING REGARDING AIR TRAVEL

Parents of disabled students sue Virginia Governor

Feb 2 2022

SEVEN SCHOOL BOARDS SUE VIRGINIA GOVERNOR

DOJ settles discrimination claims against 19 business owners

Jun 8 2021

DOJ makes moves to assure access in DC, Maryland, and Virginia businesses.

Additional Protections for Workers with Disabilities in Virginia

May 19 2021

Virginia companies employing five or more workers will need to comply with the addition of “disability” as a protected characteristic to the Virginia Human Rights Act effective July 1.

The Safety Net Program Congress Forgot

Apr 26 2021

https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/550027-the-safety-net-program-congress-forgot?fbclid=IwAR3qyOrAGOzZ3BYCb7ZgPLxURr7OIW3u-ZruKfhASL13sLk5I4UvWGztpec

Due to the neglect of the SSI program and other programs which were meant to support the disabled population, millions of people have been forced to live in abject poverty within the richest nation in the world. They must live on outdated and below poverty level checks from the government. But if they try to supplement their menial incomes, they are penalized for the effort.

ADA scores a win during COVID-19!

Sep 18 2020

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/asthmatic-worker-gets-covid-related-stay-against-in-person-work

The Pandemic and the ADA

Jul 23 2020

https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/508221-people-with-disabilities-see-huge-job-losses-will-pandemic-roll-back-ada

NEW LOCAL PARTNERSHIP TO BEGIN DISBURSING COVID-19 HOUSEHOLD RELIEF FUNDS

Mar 27 2020

The CACF is now taking applications to assist persons in the Charlottesville area that have been adversely effected by COVID-91. Please see the link below to find details on the program.

CACF FUNDS

Draft Advisory Guidelines for Aircraft Onboard Wheelchairs

Aug 20 2019

The U.S. Access Board has released for public comment advisory guidelines for wheelchairs used on commercial passenger aircraft during flight. These onboard wheelchairs are provided by air carriers as a means of facilitating the transfer of passengers with disabilities to aircraft lavatories since personal wheelchairs cannot be used in the cabin. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has expressed its intention to supplement its regulations under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) to include performance standards for onboard wheelchairs on covered aircraft. The Board is developing these non-binding guidelines as technical assistance to air carriers and manufacturers of onboard wheelchairs by providing an example of how to meet DOT’s planned performance standards.

https://www.access-board.gov/onboard/onboard-guidelines

Public Hearing on Advisory Guidelines for Aircraft Onboard Wheelchairs  
September 12, 2019, 9:30 – 4:00 (ET)
Remote attendance options will be posted at: www.access-board.gov/onboard
Access Board Conference Center 
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 
Note: For the comfort of all participants and to promote a fragrance-free environment, attendees are requested not to use perfume, cologne, or other fragrances.