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Disability Groups File Motion to Prevent New York City From Shirking Its Obligation to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis
February 22, 2024—New York, NY—Yesterday a coalition of disability groups filed a motion in federal court to compel the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to comply with the provisions of a settlement that was agreed upon in 2014 requiring they make at least 50% of their iconic yellow taxi fleet accessible to … Continue reading “Disability Groups File Motion to Prevent New York City From Shirking Its Obligation to Provide Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis”
Hertz Sued for Discriminating Against Drivers With Disabilities
February 22, 2024—Berkeley, CA—Today, nonprofit law firm Disability Rights Advocates filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against national car rental company Hertz to end its systemic civil rights violations against people with disabilities who need hand controls to operate a rental car. While there are many configurations, hand controls generally … Continue reading “Hertz Sued for Discriminating Against Drivers With Disabilities”
New York Daily News: TLC Breaks Promise to Make NYC Yellow Taxis Wheelchair Accessible, Say Advocates
Publishers Weekly: Get Caught Reading Celebrates 25 Years, Releases 2024 Posters
Albany Times Union: Opinion – Make Electronic Ballot Return an Option for Blind Voters
RV Travel: San Diego Settles a Homeless RVer Dispute
KSWB San Diego: San Diego Reaches $3.2m Settlement in Lawsuit Over Ban of Vehicle Dwellers
San Diego Union-Tribune: San Diego Settles Lawsuit Challenging Laws That Punished People Living in Cars and RVs
DRA Welcomes Shawna Parks as Chief Litigation Officer
January 22, 2024 – Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), the leading national nonprofit disability rights legal center, today announced that Shawna Parks will, on February 5th, take the mantle of Chief Litigation Officer, replacing Stuart Seaborn who will be retiring from the practice of law after 25 years of dedicated service. “After 25 years of practicing … Continue reading “DRA Welcomes Shawna Parks as Chief Litigation Officer”