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The Fight for More Accessible Taxis Was Won in NY City
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New York Times
Landmark settlement between DRA and New York City to dramatically increase NYC taxicab accessibility
NYC and Disability Advocates Announce Landmark Settlement to Dramatically Increase NYC Taxicab Accessibility
NEW YORK, NY – December, 2013 Four disability rights organizations, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) and the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities (MOPD) announced today that they have reached an historic settlement agreement to phase-in wheelchair accessible yellow medallion taxicabs so that fifty percent (50%) will be accessible to men, women, … Continue reading “NYC and Disability Advocates Announce Landmark Settlement to Dramatically Increase NYC Taxicab Accessibility”
November 2013 E-Newsletter
DONATE NOW IN THIS EDITION: Looking Back at 2013 Victory in New York is a Victory for the Nation DRA Celebrates 20 Years of Impact DRA Attorneys in the Community Looking Back At 2013Dear Friends, We at DRA have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. On October 23rd we welcomed over 400 supporters to … Continue reading “November 2013 E-Newsletter”
New York Post
NYC not prepared to evacuate disabled residents
WNYC News
Judge: “City Does Not Have an Adequate Plan” for Evacuating Vulnerable During Disasters
New York Times
New York’s Emergency Plans Violate Disabilities Act, Judge Says
Federal Judge Rules New York City’s Inadequate Disaster Plans Discriminate Against Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers with Disabilities
Federal Judge Rules New York City’s Inadequate Disaster Plans Discriminate Against Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers with Disabilities New York, NY – A Federal Court ruled today that New York City discriminated against people with disabilities in its failure to plan for their needs in large scale disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. This major … Continue reading “Federal Judge Rules New York City’s Inadequate Disaster Plans Discriminate Against Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers with Disabilities”
Landmark Decision: Blind and visually impaired voters must be ensured the right to a private and independent vote
San Francisco, CA – October 16 – In a major victory for voters with disabilities who are blind and visually impaired, a federal court ruled today that Alameda County must ensure that blind and visually impaired voters are able to vote privately and independently during elections. The secret ballot is one of the most fundamental … Continue reading “Landmark Decision: Blind and visually impaired voters must be ensured the right to a private and independent vote”
Hearing Loss Association of America and AMC Theatres® Reach Landmark Agreement to Dramatically Improve Access to Movies for Millions of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patrons in New York State
Oct. 10, 2013, New York, NY. – The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) announced today that they have reached an agreement with AMC Theatres® (AMC) to improve access to its movies for patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss. Under the agreement, AMC will make available personal closed … Continue reading “Hearing Loss Association of America and AMC Theatres® Reach Landmark Agreement to Dramatically Improve Access to Movies for Millions of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patrons in New York State”