Disability Rights Monitor

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...

• K-12 supports vanish at college: IEPs and 504 plans do not transfer, as IDEA ends after high school
• Section 504 and ADA govern instead, requiring...

Poor ventilation and air quality exclude disabled people from schools, hospitals, and events while raising infection risks for those with chronic...

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 bans disability discrimination in employment, public services, and accommodations, modeled after the 1964...

Ten years after committing $1.37 billion, Los Angeles has spent over $333 million yet still faces widespread barriers like broken pavement and missing...

Employees with sensory disabilities often stay silent about needed adjustments because workplaces feel unsafe or futile for speaking up.

• Key...