I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. Today’s blog entry deals with the question of whether the Civil Service Reform Act, Title VII, and the ADA can all coexist at the same time. The case of the day
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§1557 Final Rule as it Applies to Persons with Disabilities
Back in 2015, I blogged on the ACA proposed final regulations as it affected non-discrimination against persons with disabilities, here (this blog entry is still worthwhile reading). It turns out that the rule was finalized in 2016. Somehow, I didn’t
HHS Final §504 Regulations
As I anticipated, it was not possible for me to get a blog entry up last week with all the traveling I was doing. However, I am back now. Recently, HHS came out with their final 504 regulations, which we
Hostile Environment Claims are Viable Under Both the Rehabilitation Act as well as the ADA
Before getting started on the blog entry of the day, I will be out of town not this week, but the week after this week. So, I am not sure if I will get a blog entry up for the
Muldrow Means the End of Requiring an Additional Adverse Action on Top of the Failure to Accommodate
Today’s blog entry talks about a case that is not an ADA case at all. However, I do expect the case to have a huge impact on a particular area of ADA jurisprudence. As we know, such as discussed here
DOJ’s Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Final Rule
Today’s blog entry discusses the DOJ Title II final rule on web accessibility, including mobile apps. The final rule can be found here. As usual, a blog entry is divided into categories, and they are: 1) the actual regulations;
But For Causation and Motivating Factor are Two Different Things
I have been absolutely slammed this week, which is why I am so late in getting a blog entry up for the week. Before getting started on the blog entry for the day, I do want to mention that the
Lartigue Update and a Service Animal Roadmap
Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. The blog of the week is actually a two-for-one. We will discuss an update to a previous blog entry, here. After
When Can Public Officials Delete Citizen Posts or Block Citizens From Commenting on Social Media Sites
Today’s blog entry does not have anything to do with people with disabilities per se. However, people with disabilities like anybody else do have the right to express their support or displeasure with public officials. That of course leads to
DOT Proposed Regulation on Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs
Today’s blog entry is a discussion of the Department of Transportation rule published on March 12, 2024 entitled, “ensuring safe accommodation for air travelers with disabilities using wheelchairs,” here. As usual, the blog entry is divided into categories and