This month the city settled a lawsuit and will revamp its emergency planning to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act. Susan Dooha, the executive director of the Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), explains the latest plans with Brian Lehrer.
DRA and New York City reach settlement that will result in the most comprehensive disaster preparedness plan in the county
New York, NY – As the two year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, disability rights advocacy groups and the City of New York announced the settlement today of a longstanding federal class action that will result in the most comprehensive disaster plan in the country. The historic plan includes City disaster preparedness enhancements aimed at improving the lives and … Continue reading “New York City and Disability Advocates Reach Historic Agreement Providing for Comprehensive Improvements to New York City’s Disaster Planning”
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NEW YORK, NY – September 16, 2014 A federal judge today gave final approval to a settlement, the first of its kind nationwide, that will make New York’s yellow taxi fleet the most accessible in the country and one of the most disability-friendly in the world. Judge George Daniels issued the following statement: “We should … Continue reading “Judge Approves Historic Settlement: NYC Taxicab Accessibility to Dramatically Increase”
Time covers DRA’s suit challenging Uber’s discrimination against blind customers who use guide dogs
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 9, 2014 The California affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (“NFB of California”) and Michael Hingson, a member of the NFB of California and a guide dog user, filed suit today in United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) to challenge … Continue reading “Lawsuit Challenges Uber’s Discrimination Against Blind Customers with Service Animals”
Washington D.C. – September 9, 2014 A coalition of disability rights advocates filed a federal class action lawsuit today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit challenges the District of Columbia’s poor emergency planning for persons with disabilities, and comes on the heels of similar lawsuits in New York … Continue reading “District of Columbia Sued for Failure to Serve People with Disabilities During Disasters”
Lawsuit against Scribd for depriving blind readers access to its online services
Redbox agrees to provide better access for blind customers