News & Commentary about Disability Rights

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President Donald Trump with Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch at the White House.

Feb 3, 2017

Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch Has a Troubling History When Ruling on Disability Rights Cases

Tom Price, President Trump's nominee for secretary of health and human services

Jan 23, 2017

Don’t Underestimate the Catastrophic Impact That the Trump Administration’s Policies Will Have on People With Disabilities

Jan 19, 2017

DeVos Confirmation Hearing Raises More Concerns That She Will Be Bad for Public Education and Civil Rights

Oct 27, 2016

Ehlena and Wonder the Service Dog’s Incredible Journey to the Supreme Court

Aug 29, 2016

Kids in Handcuffs?

Man sitting in a wheelchair using a laptop

Apr 6, 2016

A Voting Precedent Every State Should Follow

Jun 17, 2015

People With Disabilities Who Opt Out of ‘Voluntary’ Wellness Programs Will Pay the Price, and the EEOC’s Okay With That.

May 20, 2015

The Supreme Court Leaves the Americans with Disabilities Act Intact

Mar 20, 2015

How Police Can Stop Shooting People With Disabilities

Jan 8, 2015

There Is No Police Exception to the Americans With Disabilities Act