Public New Service
New York’s online voter-registration system doesn’t work for people who are blind.
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Groups Sue New York Over Inaccessible Online Voter Registration for People With Disabilities
June 9, 2016 — NEW YORK — Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today sued the New York State Board of Elections and Department of Motor Vehicles over online voter registration that is inaccessible to people with disabilities. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Center for the Independence … Continue reading “Groups Sue New York Over Inaccessible Online Voter Registration for People With Disabilities”
Gothamist
NYC’s paratransit system Access-A-Ride left New Yorkers stranded over 31,000 times in 2015.
May 2016 E-News
In This Issue Letter from the Executive Director Our Growing Team Celebrating Fellowship Save the Date: Celebrating 50 Eagles Impact Report Letter from the Executive Director Spring is here, and DRA has a lot to celebrate: We’re continuing to grow our team of staff and advisors. I’m happy to introduce you DRA’s new attorneys and … Continue reading “May 2016 E-News”
Consumerist
More than a year after the National Federation of the Blind of California filed a lawsuit accusing Uber drivers of discriminating against passengers waiting for rides with service animals, the two sides announced they’ve reached a settlement.
Settlement Greatly Improves Conditions for People with Physical Disabilities at Santa Rita Jail
May 2, 2016 – Oakland, CA – Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), and Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement to improve accessibility for people with disabilities who are incarcerated at or visiting Santa Rita Jail (the Jail). The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by … Continue reading “Settlement Greatly Improves Conditions for People with Physical Disabilities at Santa Rita Jail”
SFGate
Uber is settling a discrimination suit by blind passengers with an agreement to carry the passengers’ guide dogs in their vehicles and to fire drivers who refuse
PC Magazine
Uber will now be a lot stricter against drivers that refuse to transport blind passengers and their service animals, and the National Federation of the Blind will be checking up on the company’s efforts.
Mercury News
Uber and advocates for the blind have reached a lawsuit settlement in which the ride-hailing company agrees to require that existing and new drivers confirm they understand their legal obligations to transport riders with guide dogs or other service animals
The Verge
Uber has agreed to pay the National Federation of the Blind $225,000 over three years to settle a lawsuit alleging discrimination against blind riders