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DC News Now: DC Faces Lawsuit for Inadequate Pedestrian Signals for the Blind
ABC7 Washington DC: DC Faces Lawsuit Over Pedestrian Safety for Blind Community, Demands for APS Installation
Court Orders Chicago to Install Thousands of Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Following Years of Litigation, Chicago’s Streets will be Safer for Blind Pedestrians June 2, 2025—Chicago, IL—A federal court ordered Chicago to install thousands of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) over the next 10 years, a historic win in the years-long legal battle by blind and low vision pedestrians for safe and equitable streets. APS are devices … Continue reading “Court Orders Chicago to Install Thousands of Accessible Pedestrian Signals”
Washington Post: Blind Pedestrians Sue D.C. Over Unsafe Crosswalks
The DC Line: District Links – May 30, 2025
Class Action Lawsuit Filed in D.C. to Ensure Equity and Safety for Blind Pedestrians
May 29, 2025—Washington, D.C.—Today, three leading legal civil rights defenders, Disability Rights Advocates, Relman Colfax PLLC, and The Washington Lawyers’ Committee, have joined forces to file a critical public safety class action lawsuit against the District of Columbia on behalf of the DC Council of the Blind (DCCB) and five named plaintiffs. The complaint highlights … Continue reading “Class Action Lawsuit Filed in D.C. to Ensure Equity and Safety for Blind Pedestrians”