Americans With Disabilities Act

Author Looks At Meaning Of Being Disabled, Strength Of Conviction

A Northeast Pennsylvania woman with Multiple Sclerosis battled a pharmaceutical giant, and won, in a case that has changed the employment landscape.

2013/05/19

Colleges Obligated To Offer Equitable Meal Plan

If you have a food allergy, what does your college have to do for you? Maybe more than you think.

2013/02/28

What Effect Will Student’s Food Allergy Lawsuit Have On Restaurants?

A university student sued college officials who insisted she purchase a mandatory food plan that made no accommodations for her food allergy to gluten, which was placed under the umbrella of “Americans with Disabilities Act.”

2013/01/31

Asperger’s Syndrome At Work

Offices value not just skill but also “corporate fit” – someone who fits in. But what does an office do with a worker who has Asperger’s syndrome?

2012/12/03

Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 22

The National Constitution Center celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2012/07/28

(Edna Escher-Gaston, with her grandchildren Chloe and Aiden. Family photo provided)

Paralyzed Delco Woman Is Finalist In ”Best Mom on Wheels” Competition

Edna Escher-Gaston was driving on I-95 when her life changed forever, but she didn’t give up on life.

2012/05/11

(Milton Hershey School-Catherine Hall) (credit: www.mhs-pa.org)

Hershey Boarding School Defends Decision To Deny Admission To HIV-Positive Boy

In the latest court papers, the Milton Hershey School is asking a Judge to rule that it didn’t violate the Americans with Disabilities Act in denying admission to an HIV-positive 13-year-old boy.

2012/02/08

(Juliet Marsala holds microphone for German Parodi at today's protest. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Group Demands Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicabs In Philadelphia

Advocates for the disabled are filing a federal lawsuit to force the Philadelphia Parking Authority to provide accessible taxis to people who use wheelchairs.

2011/07/26

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