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Disability Accommodation
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IAALS Blog
Access to Justice Means Access for All Abilities
July is Disability Pride Month, a reminder of the importance of ensuring that our justice system is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of ability.Too many Americans have limited access…
Administrative and Regulatory
Commemorating the ADA’s 34th Birthday with our 30 Tips on How to Better Serve Customers with Disabilities
POSTED IN ADA TITLE III, TITLE III ACCESS By the Seyfarth ADA Title III Specialty Team Seyfarth Synopsis: In honor of today’s 34th anniversary of the passage of the ADA, Seyfarth’s ADA…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Employment Law 101: Accommodating a Disability
By Lisa Stam
Most employers know they have a legal duty to accommodate an employee with a disability. But what exactly is the scope of that duty and what does the accommodation include?…
Understanding the ADA
DOT Proposed Regulation on Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs
Today’s blog entry is a discussion of the Department of Transportation rule published on March 12, 2024 entitled, “ensuring safe accommodation for air travelers with disabilities using wheelchairs,” here. As…
School Law
OCR Releases New Resources Regarding Common Medical Conditions and Section 504 Compliance
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently released important guidance about when four common medical conditions may require accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…
China Justice Observer
China Releases Typical Cases of Promoting Barrier-Free Environments Through Public Interest Litigation
By Publisher
On 13 Nov. 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and the China Disabled Persons’ Federation jointly held a press conference, reporting on public interest…
Understanding the ADA
Bar Examiners, Colleges and Universities May All Want to Reconsider the Extent of Their Documentation Requests When Receiving Accommodation Requestss
Today’s blog entry come from the Supreme Court of Maryland in a case called In the Matter of Antavis Chavis, here. The case, a 4-3 decision in favor of the…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Court Finds in Favor of Veteran Whose Employer Denied His Disability Accommodation Request
By Anne Hall
A former Texas state trooper recently won a $2.4 million verdict against the Texas Highway Patrol under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). In his lawsuit, the…
2Civility Blog
Illinois Supreme Court Improves Disability Access for Illinois Courts with New Policy Amendments
By Marin McCall
The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced amendments aimed at improving accessibility and fostering access to justice in Illinois courts for people with disabilities. The Supreme Court’s “significant amendments” to M.R.…
Ontario Condo Law Blog
The Code and the CAT: Old habits die hard and old dogs don’t learn new tricks
By Tony Bui
Toronto often ranks amongst the dog-friendliest cities in the world. Sadly, this sentiment does not necessarily apply to condos in the city. Through its governing docs, condos can impose an…