The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has vowed to make the city’s public transit system easier to navigate, but said it will take 32 years. For disabled New Yorkers, the subway is still a nightmare.
Tag: Americans With Disabilities Act
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U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
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Here Are the Key Allegations From the DOJ Report
The key allegations in the report echo complaints that some Minneapolis residents have made for years. The report could lead to a court-enforced consent decree.
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Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75
She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.
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These Doctors Admit They Don’t Want Patients With Disabilities
When granted anonymity in focus groups, physicians let their guards down and shared opinions consistent with experiences of many people with disabilities.