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Terre Haute Tribune-Star: Blind, Low-Vision Hoosiers Sue Indiana over Voting
Blind Hoosiers File Lawsuit Against the Indiana Election Commission and the Secretary of State
December 3, 2020 – Indianapolis, IN – The ability to vote privately and independently is a fundamental right and an essential component of democracy in the United States. However, in Indiana, these rights are not guaranteed to all voters. In fact, Indiana has one of the most restrictive absentee voting systems in the country … Continue reading “Blind Hoosiers File Lawsuit Against the Indiana Election Commission and the Secretary of State”
WCBS: New York City Ordered to Install More Accessible Pedestrian Signals at Intersections
New York Times: Why the Pandemic Has Made Streets More Dangerous for Blind People
New York Times
Why the Pandemic Has Made Streets More Dangerous for Blind People – Audible crossing signals help visually impaired pedestrians. A court ordered New York City to come up with a plan to install more of the devices.
Federal Court Rules that Lawsuit by Deaf Californians with Developmental Disabilities Can Move Forward
Click here to view press release in ASL San Francisco, CA – A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging discrimination against deaf Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (“I/DD”) can go forward. The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) had asked the court to dismiss the case. Click here to read the court’s … Continue reading “Federal Court Rules that Lawsuit by Deaf Californians with Developmental Disabilities Can Move Forward”