August 8, 2007
Oakland, California — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell joined representatives of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) today to announce a landmark agreement that ensures California students who are classified as disabled because of diabetes will be safe at school and enjoy the same legally-required educational opportunities as their peers. The agreement clarifies the rights of eligible students with diabetes in every school district throughout the state.
Restoring the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
July 26, 2007
On July 26, 2007 Congressmen Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI), and Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) introduced "The ADA Restoration Act of 2007."
Proposed Federal Legislation to Increase Healthcare Accessibility
July 19, 2007
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) has introduced legislation to establish accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment and create wellness grants to fund health programs that focus on the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Air Asia Discrimination
July 15, 2007
Air Asia refuses to serve people who cannot walk.
Update on Mark Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco
July 12, 2007
Judge William Alsup granted plaintiffs' motion to certify the lawsuit as a class action.
National Council on Independent Living honors DREDF’s Marilyn Golden
July 9, 2007
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) acknowledged DREDF's Marilyn Golden for her leadership in opposing assisted suicide bills in the California legislature. NCIL awarded Ms. Golden the NCIL Region IX Advocacy Award for her dedication to promoting the rights of people with disabilities and advancing the Independent Living movement.
Experience of Wheelchair Users on Public Transportation
May 13, 2007
Easter Seals Project ACTION is surveying the experiences of mobility device users on transportation vehicles. DREDF, a member of the Project Steering Committee, is happy to serve as one host for this on-line survey to learn about the experiences of wheelchair users on public transportation.
Human Rights Appointments for Gerard Quinn
March 6, 2007
Professor Gerard Quinn of the Law Faculty at NUI, Galway has been elected to two prestigious committees in recognition of his work on international disability law.
California Access Compliance Survey
December 4, 2007
Alberto L. Gonzalez, California Department of Justice Special Assistant Attorney General circulated an email questionnaire concerning access problems in businesses that are open to the public. His message says:
Road to Freedom
November 15, 2006
Keeping the Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On November 15, 2006, the Road To Freedom - a yearlong, cross-country "bus" journey and multimedia exhibit of the ADA and disability history, disability community and accessible technology - was launched from Washington, DC and will stop in all 50 states.