Disability Rights Monitor

Oklahoma advocates are using the REV UP the Vote campaign to remove barriers like transportation, complex ballots, and polling access for voters with...

The Massachusetts General Court and Bureau of State Office Buildings are collaborating to make all State House programs, services, and activities...

The administration's rollback is stripping key disability safeguards:

• Section 503 changes eliminate contractor disability self-identification and 7%...

Oregon and national housing frameworks are prioritizing accessibility and affordability to support older adults and people with disabilities.

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• Clear opening width and low or flush threshold matter most for wheelchair, walker, and transfer access.
• Door type affects usability: Hinged doors...

Bluewater and Bruce-Grey Catholic boards warn families to prepare alternative transport as operator contract talks remain stalled, leaving bus service...

• Kroger settled an EEOC disability discrimination case for $75,000
• Cheerwine was ordered to pay $36,000 after terminating a merchandiser with...

The 2026 Colorado State Fair introduces targeted accommodations for visitors with disabilities:

• On-demand help: Partnership with Aira provides live...

Two companion bills target the same gap: only 6% of U.S. housing is basically accessible despite 26% of people having a disability.

• Evans bill...

• Gathering Strength's upcoming website will list restaurants, parks, and recreational spots evaluated by wheelchair users to reflect real...

UCEDDs embed university resources in communities to advance support for people with I/DD through integrated research, education, and services.
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The DOJ's Housing and Civil Enforcement Section resolved Fair Housing Act cases against New York developers for constructing three apartment buildings...

• OFCCP final rule: Federal contractors lose requirements to invite self-ID, collect disability data, or track the 7% utilization goal under Section...

A Wisconsin court ruled the state's paper-only absentee system discriminates against voters with disabilities by blocking private, independent...

Airports, legislatures, and DOTs each tackle disability barriers in transportation through distinct but connected strategies.

• Airports like...

Audism embeds hearing-centric norms into school policies and practices, limiting language access and belonging for Deaf and hard-of-hearing...

Budget-driven closures of 13 San Diego beach restrooms drew sharp public backlash because reduced availability directly harms people with bladder and...

Across states, local officials are rolling out targeted accommodations to boost voting access for people with disabilities ahead of the November 2026...

For disabled people, especially Black women, community networks provide essential daily support that makes independence possible amid chronic illness...

Disability Rights Texas has sued Klein ISD in federal court, alleging the district blocked independent advocates from monitoring special education...