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1. Share of Cost, Guide to Help Small Business Owners Understand How New ADA Regulations Apply to Them Share of Cost, Guide to Help Small Business Owners Understand How New ADA Regulations Apply to Them...
2. Share of cost, Frequently Asked Questions about Filing an ADA Complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Information from the U.S. Department of Justice on how to file an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint. Includes answers to questions about how to file an ADA complaint by email, regular mail or other delivery service, what to do if you cannot prepare your own complaint due to a disability, how to find out […]...
3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Settlement Reached with H&R Block Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Settlement Reached with H&R Block ...
4. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Announces Settlement with AMC Entertainment Inc. DOJ has reached an agreement with AMC Entertainment Inc. to settle a lawsuit filed in 1999 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit claimed that the design of stadium-style movie theaters did not provide persons who use wheelchairs with the same lines of sight as other moviegoers. All AMC stadium-style theaters that are opened after the […]...
5. Fact Sheet on Affordable Care Act & Americans with Disabilities This fact sheet from HealthCare.gov describes what the Affordable Care Act means for Americans with disabilities. The Act will stop insurance company discrimination based on a preexisting condition.  Beginning in 2014 the law will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging more to a person based on their medical history. It will also provide new choices for long-term supports and […]...
6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Begins Pilot Programs to Speed Payments to Veterans with Disabilities U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Begins Pilot Programs to Speed Payments to Veterans with Disabilities -The VA has launched two pilot programs to find new ways to speed up the payment of VA compensation benefits to Veterans with disabilities connected to their military service. The “Quick Pay” (QP) Disability Program and the “Express Lane” (EL) […]...
7. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wants Public Comments on Rules Relating to Hearing Aid Compatibility of Wireless Handsets – Comment Deadline February 14 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wants Public Comments on Rules Relating to Hearing Aid Compatibility of Wireless Handsets – Comment Deadline February 14...
8. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Marin County Agreement Will Promote Affordable Housing for Minorities & People with Disabilities...
9. Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) This year is the 35th anniversary of the IDEA.  Across the United States, nearly 6.6 million students with disabilities and their families rely on this law to ensure that they enjoy the same educational rights as all children. The initial law, Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), was signed into law on […]...
10. Grants Announced for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service (UCEDD) – Application Deadline February 15 Grants Announced for University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service (UCEDD) - Application Deadline February 15...
11. Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities Share of Cost, Traveling with Disabilities: This brochure from the State Department has travel planning suggestions and tips for persons with disabilities. Topics include traveling with medications, required equipment, how to request accommodations and how to pack for travel.  There is also a pamphlet called New Horizons covering air travel subjects for persons with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document....
12. Millions of Americans with a Pre-existing Condition Could Be Denied Coverage without Affordable Care Act Protections Millions of Americans with a Pre-existing Condition Could Be Denied Coverage without Affordable Care Act Protections ...
13. National Network Annual Research Conference – July 12 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network will hold its 3rd annual Research Conference on July 12, 2011 in Arlington, VA. The event will cover workplace discrimination, employment of people with disabilities, reasonable accommodation strategies and mental illness. On July 13, 2011, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) will hold its annual State of […]...
14. 2011 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities – November 3 & 4 The State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities will be held on November 3 – 4, 2011 in Fairfax, VA. Colleges and universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates will discuss the current state of policies, research and practice in the field. Check our share of cost site for additional […]...
15. Share of Cost, Employment Research & Statistics Update: January 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released Share of Cost, Employment Research & Statistics Update: January 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released...