U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers
A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.
American Airlines Policy Effectively Bans Power Wheelchair Users From Flying to 130 U.S. Airports
American Airlines has established a new policy which prevents many disabled people from traveling with power wheelchairs on regional jets.
Money Over Mission? Lawsuit Alleges Disability Rights Group Sold Out to City, Developer
A disability advocate alleges that a city, property developer and a disability rights group conspired to sweep ADA violations under the rug.
3-Year-Old Autistic Boy Kicked Off Southwest Flight After Face Mask Reaction
Southwest Airlines held firm to its face mask policy, stranding a 3-year-old autistic boy and his family in Texas with no way home.
What the Next Attack on Disability Rights Will Look Like
A campaign to support a rollback of ADA enforcement is already underway, and could jeopardize accessibility for disabled people in the future.
On its 30th Anniversary, A Love Letter to the ADA
The ADA marked a watershed moment in American civil rights history, promising disabled people equal access to their communities and the life of society.
You Can Now Stream Netflix’s Crip Camp Movie for Free
Crip Camp documents a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities that inspired a movement and forged a new path toward greater equality.
Historic Buildings, Accessibility and a Lesson from the Ramps of Ancient Greece
New research suggests that Ancient Greece embraced limited aspects of inclusive design at an early stage of recorded history.
ADA Center Releases Long List of Disabilities that Could Make Wearing a Mask Impossible
Despite the countless stories about nondisabled people using the ADA to get out of mask mandates, there are many disabled people who cannot wear a mask.
What is an ADA Coordinator?
The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require government entities and organizations receiving federal funding to appoint an ADA Coordinatior.
