Missouri lawmakers move to curb 'predatory' ADA lawsuits targeting small businesses • Missouri Independent

More than 100 locally owned businesses across Missouri have been the target of lawsuits concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on websites.

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Disability groups are standing united for trans rights. That hasn’t always been the case

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/disability-protections-transgender-trump

Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers

The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say. Most of the lawyers work either for the Department of Justice or for disability rights agencies that Congress set up in every state decades ago. Many of the Justice Department lawyers quit in 2025 after being reassigned to other duties, their supporters say.

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Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers

The federally funded attorneys ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws.

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You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. https://youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6Syxsxca7tZ

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#DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

Josh Turek - Underdog

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USA Today: In unanimous decision, the #SupremeCourt sides with teen who has epilepsy in her fight with school with the #ADA, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (which apparently still exists)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/12/supreme-court-decision-student-disability-discrimination-case/83776317007/
In unanimous decision, Supreme Court makes it easier for students with disabilities to sue schools

The case was closely watched by disability rights groups who say there was a “nearly insurmountable barrier” for help sought by schoolchildren.

USA TODAY

Via #USAtoday @ 11:06 on June 12, 2025

The #SupremeCourt on June 12 unanimously sided with a #disabled student trying to sue her school for not doing enough to accommodate her rare form of #epilepsy, a decision that could make it easier for families to seek damages under the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct.

The justices said a lower court used the wrong standard when rejecting the #discrimination lawsuit.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/12/supreme-court-decision-student-disability-discrimination-case/83776317007/

In unanimous decision, Supreme Court makes it easier for students with disabilities to sue schools

The case was closely watched by disability rights groups who say there was a “nearly insurmountable barrier” for help sought by schoolchildren.

USA TODAY
Guest Post: How Changes to ADA Title II Impact Libraries – And What We Can Do to Respond - The Scholarly Kitchen

Legal scholar and research librarian Latia Ward explains why changes to ADA Title II matter to all libraries -- and offers recommendations.

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