According to a newsletter released by The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Education Department has rescinded 72 guidance documents relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act. This move constitutes a major blow to education and … [Read more...]
Legislation Could Majorly Weaken the Americans With Disabilities Act
Earlier this year, Representative Ted Poe, a Republican from Texas, introduced a bill that, if enacted, would dramatically change the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation, known as the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (or HR 620), would shift the burden from business owners to individuals seeking relief. The law, as it is … [Read more...]
Plaintiff Wins First Public Accommodations Website Trial
On June 13th, United States District Court Judge Robert Scola ruled in favor of the plaintiff in what was likely the first trial to consider whether Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites. The plaintiff contended that the defendant, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., failed to provide screen reader technology to make the … [Read more...]
