by Dan DeMarle | Feb 16, 2025 | ADA, Airlines, Travel
The Dept. of Transportation under Sec. Buttigieg finalizes air travel protections for disabled flyers and their mobility equipment....
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 13, 2025 | Disability, Section 504
Last May, the Biden administration’s Dept. of Health and Human Services strengthened equal rights and protections for patients with disabilities in healthcare and other HHS services. https://www.aapd.com/hhs-discrimination-rule
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2025 | Legislation, Section 504
The following webpage “explains what the lawsuit Texas v. Becerra is, how Texas v. Becerra threatens Section 504, and why Section 504 is important. Further down on this page, learn what you can do to help. What is Texas v. Becerra? Why Does it Matter? What...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2025 | Section 504
“For a child who is having trouble in school, a 504 plan can offer a lot of support. The plan can put in place changes to how your child is taught, like using audiobooks or taking frequent breaks. These kinds of changes are called accommodations.”...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2025 | Discipline/Suspensions, Race/Racism, School Districts
A Government Accountability Office report finds colorism, gender stereotypes and biased views of Black girls contribute to the disparities. “Black girls are disciplined more often and more harshly than other girls, and they have the highest rates of exclusionary...
