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June 28, 2016
New York, NY – June 28, 2016 – A class-action lawsuit filed today in federal court alleges the Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) and New York City Transit Authority (“NYCTA”) ignored the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act when they completed a $21.85 million rehabilitation to the Middletown Road station in the Bronx, but … Continue reading » “Bronx Subway Station Still Inaccessible For Wheelchair Users $21.85 Million Later”
June 10, 2016
DRA sues state of New York over inaccessible voter registration forms.
June 10, 2016
DRA sues the New York State Board of Elections and Department of Motor Vehicles for discrimination against voters with disabilities.
June 10, 2016
New York’s online voter-registration system doesn’t work for people who are blind.
June 9, 2016
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”
May 18, 2016
NYC’s paratransit system Access-A-Ride left New Yorkers stranded over 31,000 times in 2015.
May 5, 2016
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”
May 2, 2016
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.
May 2, 2016
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”
May 1, 2016
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
