Search Results: Disability
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”
WNYC New York City: Navigating New York City’s Transportation System With a Disability
Disability Rights Advocates Finalizes Its First Collective Bargaining Agreement!
In October of 2023, in Disability Rights Advocates’ (DRA’s) 30th anniversary year, DRA finalized the organization’s first collective bargaining agreement—a proud milestone for everyone across the organization. Throughout nearly three years of detailed negotiations, staff members and management team members came together to strengthen a culture of transparency, equity, and inclusion. “As a disability rights … Continue reading “Disability Rights Advocates Finalizes Its First Collective Bargaining Agreement!”
Disability Rights and Accommodations in Higher Education
Local News Matters: Disability Advocates Rally for Funding for Public Transit Accessibility in SF
Legal Reader: Berkeley Commission on Disability Members File Lawsuit Against City of Berkeley for Disability Discrimination
Disability Rights and Accommodations in Higher Education
Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), a national non-profit law center with offices in Berkeley, California and New York City, is investigating the experiences of higher education students with disabilities who are denied disability-related accommodations or are experiencing other accessibility issues on campus. We are also interested in learning about higher education students’ experiences in seeking counseling … Continue reading “Disability Rights and Accommodations in Higher Education”