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March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 – New York, NY – Today, Honorable Judge George B. Daniels of the Southern District of New York issued preliminary approval of a historic class action settlement that establishes a comprehensive remedial plan for drastically improving sidewalk accessibility for all members of New York City’s disability community. For years, the disability community – as … Continue reading » “Judge Approves Settlement that Dramatically Improves Accessibility of New York City’s Sidewalks”
March 15, 2019
Access Barriers Will Be Removed, Comprehensive Emergency Plan Implemented March 18, 2019 – Sacramento, CA – Disability advocates and the County of Sacramento have reached a groundbreaking settlement agreement following years of litigation that will result in significant changes to the emergency preparedness plan at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), all of which will help ensure … Continue reading » “Sacramento County and Disability Advocates Reach Landmark Settlement on Accessibility of Sacramento International Airport”
March 6, 2019
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York must install elevators in all subway stations when its renovations involve the replacement of stairs, a federal judge ruled in a lawsuit brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
March 6, 2019
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.
March 6, 2019
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.
March 6, 2019
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”
February 25, 2019
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”
February 13, 2019
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”
February 13, 2019
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 12, 2019
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”
