Americans with Disabilities Act

What do do When You Face Discrimination at Work

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

About Me It has been more than two years since I shared a little about me in one of these episodes. So, I am going to do it here for the benefit of people who have started listening since I last shared a bit about myself. Education and Certifications I have a law license from…… Continue reading Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Advocating for the Rights of Disabled Parents

Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast episodes, on the Demand Our Access website, or otherwise shared in conjunction with or through association with the Demand Our Access project is expressly not individual legal advice. Applying the law depends on the circumstances and events that comprise every situation. Since legal…… Continue reading Advocating for the Rights of Disabled Parents

Advocating for Our Rights Under Title III

Advocating for Our Rights Under Title II of the ADA

Basics Under Title I Continued

Basics Under Title I

This episode is our first of at east two episodes dedicated to Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title I is critical to those of us with disabilities, because it covers employment. This episode focuses on important definitions under Title I. Some of this will be review for those of you who reviewed…… Continue reading Basics Under Title I

Rideshares and People with Disabilities

In this episode I cover using Uber and Lyft with a disability. Although the focus of the episode is service animals, what is covered applies to other issues of disability discrimination too.

A Complaint Against Movers and Parents’s Rights Under the ADA

The Episode In this episode, Desiree and I discuss a terrible experience we had with two moving companies while Desiree was moving to Oregon from Texas. We also discuss the rights parents with disabilities have to be accommodated by their children’s schools and provide tips in getting accommodations from schools.

Filing Complaints Under Title III

Introduction In this episode, Desiree and I discuss filing complaints under Title III of the ADA (Title III). Specifically, we walk through filing a complaint with the Department of Justice against Chase bank because of the inaccessibility of its online mortgage services. This is the text of what Desiree and I filed with the Department…… Continue reading Filing Complaints Under Title III