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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”
Streetsblog Chicago: Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 29
WGN9 Chicago: Judge’s Remedial Order Puts City of Chicago on Path to Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Sponsorships & Tickets Now on Sale for DRA’s 2025 Celebrations!
Bloomberg Law: Harvard Sued by Students Banned From Campus Over Mental Health
Harvard Crimson: Students Sue Harvard Over Mental Health Policies
Newz9: Harvard Students Take Legal Action Over Mental Health Policies: What You Need to Know
MassLive: Harvard Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit Over Mental Health Policies
Harvard University Systematically Violates the Rights of Students with Mental Health Disabilities
May 22, 2025—Boston, Massachusetts—Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) and Nichols Kaster, PLLP (NK), filed a lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Harvard University for its systematic discrimination against students with mental health disabilities. DRA and NK bring this suit on behalf of Students 4 Mental Health Justice (S4MHJ), a … Continue reading “Harvard University Systematically Violates the Rights of Students with Mental Health Disabilities”