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Category Archives: Legislation
Face Masks, Facial Coverings, and the ADA
The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Fact sheet, Guide, Legislation, News, Project, Publications, webcasts, webinar, Website
Tagged ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, asymptomatic, bogus documentation, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, goods and services, guidance, individuals with disabilities, mandates, misinformation, novel coronavirus, Policies, private businesses, public health and safety, reasonable accommodations, Southeast ADA, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Celebrating the ADA at 30 – Exploring Research on Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion
On July 26th, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. Thirty years later, an entire generation has grown up, gone to school, and joined the workforce in a world that is … Continue reading
Posted in history, Legislation
Tagged accessibility, ADA, ADA Anniversary, Americans with Disabilities Act, community living, inclusion, REHABDATA, Research In Focus
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Celebrando la ADA a los 30 años – Explorando la investigación sobre la accesibilidad, equidad, e inclusión
El 26 de julio, 1990, la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) fue promulgada por el presidente George H. W. Bush. Treinta años después, una generación entera ha crecido, fue a la escuela, y se … Continue reading
Remembering Olmstead: 17 Years of Community Participation and Independence for People with Disabilities
Seventeen years ago, on June 22nd, 1999, the US Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. that the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). What is … Continue reading
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Tagged #OlmsteadAction, ADA, Adminstration for Community Living (ACL), Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary of Olmstead, community integration, consumer-based model, deinstitutionalization, developmental disabilities, independent living, NIDILRR Research, Olmstead Decision, Olmstead v L.C., psychiatric disabilities, REHABDATA, research
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Disability Organizations to Host Free Webinar on July 9th on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
On Wednesday, July 9th the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), the U.S. International Council on Disability (USICD), and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) are hosting a free informative webinar, “Convention on the Rights of … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Legislation, Uncategorized, webinar
Tagged AAIDD, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), civil rights, CRPD, disability civil rights movement, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Disability Treaty, DREDF, Judy Heumann, U.S. International Council on Disabilities, UN human rights treaties, United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, USICD, webinar
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Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 marks the 15th anniversary of the Olmstead decision, the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming the right of individuals with disabilities to a life within their community. The Olmstead v L.C. (527 U.S. 581) … Continue reading
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Tagged #Olmstead15, anniversary of Olmstead, consumer-based model, deinstitutionalization, developmental disabilities, Elaine Wilson, independent living, Lois Curtis, medical model, nursing homes, Olmstead Decision, Olmstead v L.C., people with disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, quality of life, rehabilitation, Rosewood Center, Willowbrook State School
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Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 
Justice Department Proposes Movie Theater Accessibility Rules
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is proposing new accessibility requirements for movie theaters. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act contains broad language prohibiting public businesses from discriminating against people with disabilities. In many cases, public businesses are … Continue reading →