I got two press releases yesterday. One from Hotels.com, and another from Expedia.com, both claiming that they have renovated their websites to let people with physical disabilities search for accessible hotel rooms. While this seems like good news, here’s what they didn’t say: 1. Customers can search for, but not book, accessible rooms. I thought the [...]
By Melissa Feldsher Princeton University consistently ranks at the top of all the college charts, but in the eyes of one student, the school is short one accolade — “best university for students with a learning disability.” On Jan. 11 — just before finals — a District Court in New Jersey will hear the case of [...]
President Obama says the government can do more to be a model to society, and has tasked several agencies with developing new plans and policies that will promote the hiring of disabled people for federal jobs in Washington. The move comes as the White House continues to recognize Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. “Across [...]
By Suzanne Robitaille A disabilities lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. has been dismissed, after a judge rejected a proposed settlement from three park-goers who sued Disney for not letting them bring Segway Personal Transporters into the park. Though Disney offers personal four-wheeled scooters to those who need mobility assistance, the plaintiffs claimed that a ban on [...]
The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission says it's likely against ADA policy to ask employees to disclose health information before signing up for company-sponsored insurance plans.
President Obama marked the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which he said resulted from a movement carried out by people who "refused to accept a second-class status in America."
Break out the balloons! Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the law that guarantees equal opportunity for the nearly 54 million Americans with disabilities. Signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, the ADA touches many areas of life, including employment. Hold on, did that balloon just deflate? I’ve just [...]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency charged with ending employment discrimination, will meet Wednesday to discuss landmark changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jordan Guide is an interior designer who makes homes livable for people with disabilities. She talks about designing a specialty kitchen, the challenges of universal design and why Baby Boomers are embracing the age-in-place trend.
