Tag Archives: Americans with Disabilities Act

With summer beckoning, amusement park attendance is sure to rise, with the latest data collected from the Global Attractions Attendance Report finding a total of 140.5 Million visitors to North American Theme Parks in 2022. One of the primary concerns that has impacted and continues to impact the disability community regarding theme park access is a lack of access, even with …

Bloomington’s Disability community introduces itself to the new city council, a new rule is proposed by the Department of Transportation for passengers with disabilities who travel via airline, The Food and Drug Administration renews a campaign to ban a device long used in a Massachusetts institution, and we talk with Bloomington Human Rights Director Michael Shermis on the latest developments …

Census bureau drops renovation of disability questions, an Oregon County’s Law enforcement approach to mental health has led to litigation being filed, new progress has been made in Kansas regarding subminimum wage for people with disabilities, and we’ll talk with one of our nation’s most renowned disability law experts, on the latest Supreme Court Case concerning Disability. Today we begin …

You’re listening to the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. Later in the program, we have Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – …

Good evening, i’m Abe Shapiro and this is Disabulletin, where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world. We’re back after a lengthy research sabbatical to bring you the latest in disability news. We start tonight’s installment by reviewing the developments of our previous story out of White Plains, New York.  It’s …

***CORRECTION:THE CASE OF Fry V Napoleon Public Schools TOOK PLACE IN 2017, NOT 1986. RATHER, THE CASE OF FRY RULED THAT A 1986 LAW, the Handicapped Children’s Protection Act of 1986, DID NOT REQUIRE A SPECIAL EDUCATION PLAINTIFF TO EXHAUST ALL PROCESSES OF APPEALS UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF’S SPECIFIC CASE DEALT WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT’S RIGHT TO A FREE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC …

This weekend, the disability community lost one of its pioneers and heroes, Judy Heumann. This week, we pause our regularly scheduled docuseries Lawyers Schools And Access and remember the woman who contributed to the signing of Section 504 and inspired a nation!

Five years ago, Westchester on the Move, A disability rights organization headquartered in Westchester, filed a lawsuit against transportation company Lyft, in which the organization asserted that Lyft was violating the Americans with Disabilities by not providing Wheelchair Accessible vehicles that accommodate customers with non-foldable wheelchairs. According to an August 22 report by NBC News, “Lyft plans to argue that …

Today, we continue our interview with Jeremiah Frei Pearson, the Lawyer fighting on behalf of Westchester on the Move in their lawsuit against Lyft. Since receiving his law degree from Stanford law school in 2003, Mr.Frei Pearson has sought to advocate for individuals to obtain their civil rights. His notable victories range from helping individuals reclaim their right to privacy …

In Today’s Disabulletin, WFHB Correspondent Abe Shapiro speaks with attorney Jeremiah Frei Pearson about a lawsuit against the ride-share company Lyft over its alleged lack of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, or WAVs. Lyft officials cited a limited supply of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and driver availability as reasons why WAVs are only available to Lyft riders in nine cities across the entire …