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Disability Advocates’ Lawsuit Challenging the MTA’s Failure to Maintain New York City’s Subway Elevators Proceeding to Trial 

September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024—New York, NY—On Friday August 30, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York denied a motion from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) for summary judgment to dismiss claims brought by the disability community in long-running litigation regarding the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in New York City’s subway stations. The case is now … Continue reading “Disability Advocates’ Lawsuit Challenging the MTA’s Failure to Maintain New York City’s Subway Elevators Proceeding to Trial “

Settlement Agreement Improves Accessibility for Blind Test-Takers of the California Insurance License Exam

September 5, 2024

A settlement agreement with the California Department of Insurance and PSI Services LLC will ensure access for blind insurance license applicants who use screen reader software. September 5, 2024– Berkeley, CA—In August, three blind individuals and the National Federation of the Blind reached a settlement agreement with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and their … Continue reading “Settlement Agreement Improves Accessibility for Blind Test-Takers of the California Insurance License Exam”