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Federal Court Preliminarily Approves Class Settlement to Improve Communication for Deaf Californians Who Receive Services from the State’s Department of Developmental Services
View this press release in ASL. May 9, 2023—Sacramento, CA—A federal judge has preliminarily approved a class settlement that will bring crucial changes to the way the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the provision of services, through regional centers, to deaf Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (“I/DD”). The settlement resolves claims that … Continue reading “Federal Court Preliminarily Approves Class Settlement to Improve Communication for Deaf Californians Who Receive Services from the State’s Department of Developmental Services“
Philly Voice: Philly Must Repair or Install 10,000 Curb Ramps Over 15 Years as Part of a Class Action Settlement
NTD News: Landmark Win for Chicago’s Blind Pedestrians
Federal Court Approves Settlement Agreement Between Community Members With Disabilities and the City of Philadelphia to Fix or Install 10,000 Curb Ramps Over the Next 15 Years
May 8, 2023 — Philadelphia, PA — On May 2, 2023, a federal judge approved a class settlement between Philadelphians with disabilities and the City of Philadelphia to improve the accessibility of curb ramps throughout the city. Read the Opinion. This class action settlement resolves claims that the City’s pedestrian facilities contained barriers in violation … Continue reading “Federal Court Approves Settlement Agreement Between Community Members With Disabilities and the City of Philadelphia to Fix or Install 10,000 Curb Ramps Over the Next 15 Years”