Feds Crack Down On Airline Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities

 US federal officials are imposing a record-setting $50 million penalty on the nation's largest airline for disability rights violations, a sum 25 times higher than any previous fine for similar issues. Read More >

30% Of LGBTQ Students Diagnosed With Disability, Twice The Rate Of Kids Overall

Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report, a dual identity that makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion. Read More >

Latinx Families Ask For Equal Services For Their Children With Disabilities

 Research shows that Latinx families of those with developmental disabilities are less likely than white families to receive services through a state-funded network. A lawsuit seeks to change that. Read More >

Company Fired Worker With Autism Over 'Unprofessional' Communication, Lawsuit Says

 When an employee with autism was flagged for "unprofessional" communication, she asked for help understanding what she did wrong. But instead of granting that request, the company fired her. Read More >

Wheelchair Users Can Face Hefty Costs Not Covered By Insurance

 The right wheelchair can cost thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars, and private insurance only covers so much. Now, a federal class-action lawsuit claims the situation is discriminatory. Read More >

Britney Spears' Case Highlights Pitfalls Of Conservatorships

 With her conservatorship terminated, Britney Spears now has control over her checkbook and her uterus, but perhaps more than anything, her case shows how the legal tool can harm as well as help. Read More >

Airbnb Works To Improve Offerings For Those With Disabilities

 Airbnb, which has faced accusations of discrimination against travelers with disabilities in the past, is stepping up its efforts to better accommodate guests with various needs. Read More >

Justice Department Sues Uber For Disability Discrimination

 The U.S. government is suing Uber alleging that the ride-sharing service is illegally overcharging people with disabilities by imposing "wait time" fees if they need extra time to get in a car. Read More >

Disney Can't Dodge Lawsuit After Boy With Autism Was Barred From Store

 A federal judge denied a request to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought by the mother of a boy with autism who was denied entry to a Disney Store because he could not wear a mask. Read More >

Jury Awards $125 Million To Former Walmart Employee With Down Syndrome

 Walmart has been ordered to pay a former employee with Down syndrome over $125 million after a jury found that the retailer failed to provide her with appropriate disability accommodations. Read More >

Push Is On For States To Ban Organ Transplant Discrimination

 States are passing laws that would prevent people with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities from being denied transplants solely because of their conditions. Read More >

Disability Discrimination In Health Care Under Scrutiny

 Federal officials are weighing a rewrite of regulations designed to ensure that people with disabilities do not face discrimination from medical providers amid concerns about unequal access. Read More >

How Families Are Fighting Racism And Disability Discrimination

 Many parents of children with special needs — regardless of race — struggle to receive prompt diagnoses and services. But for families of color, the challenge is more acute. Read More >

Bank Of America Accused Of Disability Discrimination

 One of the nation's largest banks has reached a settlement with the federal government over allegations that it discriminated against people with disabilities under guardianships. Read More >

Disability Advocates File Complaint Over Barriers To COVID-19 Testing

A number of organizations have filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services alleging that many people with disabilities can't get tested for COVID-19. Read More >

Pediatricians Warned Against Denying Organ Transplants To Kids With Disabilities

The nation's pediatricians are being told that refusing organ transplants for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be discriminatory and even illegal. Read More ;

Hospital No-Visitor Policies Endanger People With Disabilities, Advocates Say

Disability advocates are alarmed that no-visitor policies are forcing people with developmental disabilities — including those who are nonverbal — to go it alone at hospitals across the nation. Read More >

Rationing Care Amounts To Disability Discrimination, Complaint Says

Disability advocates have filed a complaint with a federal civil rights office over guidelines being developed to ration novel coronavirus care if medical facilities get overwhelmed. Read More >

Trump Plan Would Weaken Disability Housing Protections, Advocates Say

A new Trump administration rule could make it harder for people with developmental disabilities and others to lodge discrimination complaints under the federal Fair Housing Act. Read More ;

First He Was Shot At By Police. Now He Is Being Evicted From His Group Home

Three years after a man with developmental disabilities wandered from his group home and found himself at the center of a police shooting, his troubles are far from over. Read More ;