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.
Tag: Americans with Disabilities Act
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
Basics Under Title III Continued
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Basics Under Title III
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 Basics Under Title III
Comment on Title II Web Accessibility Rule Addressing Equity
Here is another comment I posted on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule on Web Accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This comment addresses the need for the Department of Justice to consider disability equity, not just eventual equality of opportunity. This rule, and all future rules and guidance documents authored…… Continue reading Comment on Title II Web Accessibility Rule Addressing Equity
Commenting on the Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Episode Information This episode is a demonstration of me commenting on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule on web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you’re interested in commenting, please visit this page on Regulations.gov. Note, comments must be submitted by midnight EDT on October third. If you comment, I…… Continue reading Commenting on the Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Proposed Rule Introduction to the Rule On July 25, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a proposed rule that if adopted would clarify what state and local governments must do to have their web content be considered compliant with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II). You can read the entire…… Continue reading Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
An Example of a Request for Accommodation Under Title II
Introduction I am publishing this post in response to a submission I got through the contact form for this website. In their submission, someone asked me whether the ADA requires braille signage on the restroom doors of trains. While the short answer is that the ADA does not specifically require braille signs on the restroom…… Continue reading An Example of a Request for Accommodation Under Title II
Service Animals Under Titles II and III of the ADA
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 Service Animals Under Titles II and III of the ADA
Filing A Complaint Over Trouble Paying Medical Bills
Background Information I am a patient of the Legacy Health system. A couple of months ago, I was emailed about a bill I needed to pay. I opened the MyChart iOS app and signed in to the service. As soon as I went to pay my bill, there was an accessibility issue. The screen where…… Continue reading Filing A Complaint Over Trouble Paying Medical Bills