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This ruling from Ohio’s highest court is ‘an affront’ to disabled voters

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Resume and Employment Guide for People with Disabilities

More than a lifesaver, Charlottesville woman and her service dog are ‘better together’

UVa Health Mobile Care is coming to Independence Resource Center

Concerns raised over Charlottesville utility poles placement violating ADA laws

Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities

Nursing Home Abuse Center

Justice Department Finds Minnesota City’s “Crime-Free” Housing Program Discriminates Against Tenants with Mental Health Disabilities

Justice Department Finds Nebraska Violates Federal Civil Rights Laws by Unnecessarily Institutionalizing People with Serious Mental Illness

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This ruling from Ohio’s highest court is ‘an affront’ to disabled voters

Oct 18 2024

Early Wednesday, on the second day of early voting in Georgia, I saw numerous elderly people on walkers and using canes to cast their ballots in DeKalb County. Some of them made use of the curb cuts to get in line. What I witnessed was a direct result of previous votes for politicians who focused on making voting more accessible. And those politicians were compelled to do so by voters with disabilities who made their voices heard.  Read More

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Oct 18 2024

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Resume and Employment Guide for People with Disabilities

Sep 27 2024

For anyone with a disability – whether visible or not – the job market might seem like a scary place. If you’re living with a disability, you might be fearful of judgment, rejection, biases, or having to prove you’re “worthy” of a good job.  Read More

More than a lifesaver, Charlottesville woman and her service dog are ‘better together’

Sep 20 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – A service dog named Irene is being recognized for her service after saving her partner’s life.

“I’ve had Irene, I’ve been paired up with her for six years and I definitely feel that, that is 6 years I wouldn’t have had without her. Absolutely,” said Tamera Mason, Irene’s partner.

Mason and Irene go together like two peas in a pod.  Read More

UVa Health Mobile Care is coming to Independence Resource Center

Aug 29 2024

UVA Health is excited to announce a new kind of care aimed at helping our communities to stay as healthy as possible. We are committed to caring not only for patients who come into our clinics, but also for the broader community, including those with the greatest gaps in healthcare.
Access to healthcare services can help to prevent sickness and promote well-being. UVA Health Mobile Care is here to help when:

• You can’t wait for an appointment with your regular provider and would like to be seen for a non-emergency situation

• You don’t yet have a regular provider in a clinic and want to establish care

• You have transportation limitations and need care close to home

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Concerns raised over Charlottesville utility poles placement violating ADA laws

Aug 27 2024

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Concern has been raised over an ongoing ADA violation in Charlottesville.

The issue stems from where utility poles are placed, forcing some people off the sidewalk and onto the road.

“When you force people who use wheelchairs out into the street, you’re just asking for catastrophe,” Independence Resource Center Tom Vandever said.  Read More

Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities

Jul 26 2024

On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines and mammography machines. Accessible MDE is essential for people with disabilities to have equal access to medical care. Read More

Nursing Home Abuse Center

Jun 4 2024

Protecting Seniors from Abuse and Neglect

Over 10 million seniors experience elder abuse each year — this has to stop.

The Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) was founded on time-honored principles of restoring dignity for some of our most vulnerable and valuable citizens. Before we can begin to resolve the issue of nursing home abuse, we must understand what it is. Read More

Justice Department Finds Minnesota City’s “Crime-Free” Housing Program Discriminates Against Tenants with Mental Health Disabilities

May 21 2024

The Justice Department announced today that the city of Anoka, Minnesota, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act by denying tenants with mental health disabilities an equal opportunity to receive emergency assistance. Read More

Justice Department Finds Nebraska Violates Federal Civil Rights Laws by Unnecessarily Institutionalizing People with Serious Mental Illness

May 14 2024

The Justice Department announced today that it found that Nebraska is unnecessarily segregating people with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living facilities and day program facilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The department found that Nebraska is restricting access to critical community-based services that people with SMI need to live and work in the community.  Read More