For 33 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has protected the civil rights of people with disabilities. We recently talked to disability rights lawyer Sean Pevsner about why the ADA matters and why there’s still so much to do to see its full promise fulfilled. Sean founded a law firm with his best friend, […]
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For some, August can be a time for camping trips, beach days, and other fun summer activities. But for members of Congress, August signals the start of Congressional Recess. During August recess, U.S. senators and representatives leave Washington, DC, and travel to their home states and districts to begin a fast-paced schedule of constituent meetings, […]
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“It’s like a tornado has devastated us. But no one is coming to help.” By Grace from New York I have twin sons who have autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. One of my sons has significant needs and needs to attend a full-care and full-supervision day program. He graduated from high school in […]
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