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ABC7 New York: Judge Rules New York City in Violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
WINS: NYC in Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Judge Rules
NY Daily News: NYC Intersections Violate ADA by Lacking Enough Audible Signals for the Blind, Judge Rules
The Hill: Court Rules Majority of NYC Traffic Signals Violate Americans with Disabilities Act
Associated Press: Judge Rules NYC Crosswalks Fail to Protect Blind Pedestrians
Spectrum News NY1: Federal Judge Rules Lack of Accessible Crossing Signals Violates Rights of Disabled New Yorkers
Federal Court Rules NYC Discriminates Against Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians by Failing to Make Crosswalk Signals Accessible
Court Decision will Dramatically Remake NYC’s Streetscape by Making Pedestrian Safety Accessible to People with Disabilities Read the decision here New York, NY – In a decision that will remake the streetscape of New York City and improve safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers, a federal court ruled today that New York City’s failure … Continue reading “Federal Court Rules NYC Discriminates Against Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians by Failing to Make Crosswalk Signals Accessible”
Accessibility Enhancements on the Horizon for HBO Max Customers Who are Blind
In a landmark agreement, advocates for people who are blind have obtained WarnerMedia’s pledge to increase the accessibility of HBO Max—the much-anticipated online streaming platform that was launched earlier this year. Among other commitments, the agreement provides that WarnerMedia will provide audio description on at least 1,500 hours of new and existing programming on … Continue reading “Accessibility Enhancements on the Horizon for HBO Max Customers Who are Blind”
Disability Advocates and Westchester County Reach Landmark Settlement to Protect the Lives of People with Disabilities When Disasters Strike
October 15, 2020 – Westchester County, NY – Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc., Disability Rights Advocates, and Westchester County have reached a settlement agreement that will result in significant improvements to the County’s emergency preparedness and response programs for people with disabilities who live in, work in, or travel to the County. The agreement was … Continue reading “Disability Advocates and Westchester County Reach Landmark Settlement to Protect the Lives of People with Disabilities When Disasters Strike”