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Slamming the years-long failure to build an elevator at a Bronx subway stop, a federal judge ruled Wednesday that disability access must be tackled every time New York undertakes a transit renovation.
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Reuters
New York City’s transit authority violated federal disability law when it replaced a subway station’s stairs without installing an elevator, a federal judge has ruled, a decision that could require new elevators in future station renovations.
Federal Court Issues Landmark Civil Rights Ruling Likely to Lead to More Elevators in the New York City Subway
March 6, 2019 – New York, NY – Federal Judge Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District of New York ruled yesterday that renovations made by the MTA at a subway station in the Bronx triggered accessibility obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act regardless of how much those accessibility improvements cost. The ruling casts a spotlight on … Continue reading “Federal Court Issues Landmark Civil Rights Ruling Likely to Lead to More Elevators in the New York City Subway”
Lawsuit Brings Equity to Blind Voters Registering to Vote
Settlement is most comprehensive ever to make voter registration and election information accessible to millions of blind voters. New York (February 25, 2019): Blind voters in New York will now have access to websites operated by the State Board of Elections (BOE) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In a settlement just reached by blind voters, … Continue reading “Lawsuit Brings Equity to Blind Voters Registering to Vote”
A Conversation With Staff Attorney Rebecca Rodgers
Staff Attorney Rebecca Rodgers was one of DRA’s first New York attorneys, joining the organization more than five years ago. She spoke with Administrative Assistant Chris Maccarone about her work and what makes DRA unique. Chris Maccarone: How long have you been a part of Disability Rights Advocates, and what drew you to the organization? … Continue reading “A Conversation With Staff Attorney Rebecca Rodgers”
Thanking Bill Alderman For His Board Service
Bill Alderman is Senior Counsel at Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe, LLP. He’s served on DRA’s Board of Directors since September 2006 and his final Board term ends this month. He spoke with Managing Director, Development & Operations, Kate Hamilton about his time with DRA and his hopes for its future. Kate Hamilton: What brought you … Continue reading “Thanking Bill Alderman For His Board Service”
February 2019 E-News: Valentines Greetings From DRA
In This Issue A Letter from the Managing Directors A Conversation With Staff Attorney Rebecca Rodgers Talking With Bill Alderman Congratulations and Promotions DRA’s 2019 Gala Impact Report A Letter From the Managing Directors Dear DRA friends, colleagues, and supporters, This Valentine’s Day, thanks to your support of the Larry Paradis Legacy Fund, DRA is … Continue reading “February 2019 E-News: Valentines Greetings From DRA”
Cole, et al. v. County of Santa Clara, et al. Class Notice
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has preliminarily approved a class action settlement in Cole, et al. v. County of Santa Clara, et al. If you are a person with a mobility disability who is now or will be in the future incarcerated at the Santa Clara County Jails, you may … Continue reading “Cole, et al. v. County of Santa Clara, et al. Class Notice”
Curbed
A federal lawsuit accuses New York City of failing to ensure that students with diabetes can attend public school safely and with equal access to educational opportunities as their peers.
Santa Clara County Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Addressing Improved Access for Inmates with Mobility Disabilities at the Santa Clara County Jails
February 8, 2019 – San Jose, CA –The Parties to the action Cole v. County of Santa Clara, N.D. Cal No. 5:16-cv-06594 (filed Nov. 2016) have reached an agreement on a Consent Decree to address conditions for inmates with mobility disabilities within the Santa Clara County Jails (the “Jails”), including the Main Jail Complex, located in … Continue reading “Santa Clara County Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Addressing Improved Access for Inmates with Mobility Disabilities at the Santa Clara County Jails”