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Disabled Citizens Anxious Over Potential Rollback of Protections Amid State-Led Legal Challenge

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Millions of disabled Americans are grappling with the fear of potentially losing crucial rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a multi-state lawsuit challenges its constitutionality. Advocates for the disabled point out that if the lawsuit were to succeed, it could dismantle measures designed to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in key areas such as employment, housing, and access to public spaces. The lawsuit, spearheaded by officials in Texas and joined by several other states, argues that some aspects of the ADA unjustly burden state governments and private businesses with its requirements. … Read more

Georgia House Votes Unanimously to Ease Death Penalty Restrictions for Intellectually Disabled

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Atlanta, GA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at redefining the standards for intellectual disability in capital punishment cases, a move that could potentially save lives by making it less challenging for defendants to prove intellectual disability and thereby avoid the death penalty. The bill, which received unanimous approval from the House, is part of an ongoing effort to adjust the stringent criteria that have long governed such legal determinations in Georgia. Unlike other states, Georgia has required that intellectual disability be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt,” a standard … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Disneyland Falls Short on Accessibility for Physically Disabled Guests

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — A recent lawsuit filed against Disneyland Resort alleges that the entertainment giant discriminates against visitors with physical disabilities by not fully accommodating their needs throughout the park. This legal action highlights ongoing concerns regarding accessibility at one of the world’s most beloved theme parks. The class-action suit, initiated by a quadriplegic man and other guests facing similar challenges, accuses Disneyland of failing to adequately adapt its attractions, facilities, and services for physically disabled patrons. The complainants seek policy changes and financial compensation for what they claim are violations of the Americans with … Read more

$29 Million Awarded to Disabled Cyclist in Landmark Brain Injury Case Against Commercial Driver

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Chester County, PA – In a significant legal decision on Friday, a Chester County jury granted $29 million to Heath Wilson, a 51-year-old cyclist who sustained a debilitating brain injury following a collision with a commercial truck. The incident, which left Wilson incapable of living autonomously, occurred in Lancaster County on July 16, 2022, while he was cycling on the Enola Low-Grade Trail. On that fateful day, as Wilson attempted to cross a nearby road, a Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty, driven by Donald Beiler employed by JM Lapp Plumbing & Heating, collided with him. … Read more