Chris SmartDec 18, 2024
#Websites Are Not Places of Public Accommodation Subject to #TitleIII of the #ADA, Federal Court in New York Rules
https://ogletree.com/insights-resources/blog-posts/websites-are-not-places-of-public-accommodation-subject-to-title-iii-of-the-ada-federal-court-in-new-york-rules/
#Accessibility #A11Y
Websites Are Not Places of Public Accommodation Subject to Title III of the ADA, Federal Court in New York Rules

In a careful, reasoned decision that deeply explored the meaning of “public accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held in Mejia v. High Brew Coffee Inc. that websites and virtual-only businesses are not subject to the requirements of Title III of the ADA. By engaging in this deeper inquiry, the decision seems designed to send a message to the other judges in the district that they, too, should reverse a long-standing trend in the district of permitting claims against web-only businesses.

Ogletree
Ms. Que BanhJul 20, 2024

The #diversity of #disabilities means #accessibility needs can be both wide-ranging within the community and specific to an individual. But in general, “there are very, very few venues where the stage itself is accessible. There’s a slightly larger number, but still plenty of places #inaccessible for an audience member to watch the show,” says Dan Hurwitz, co-founder of the Seattle-based comedian collective #TheDisabledList and a stand-up missing digits from his hands and feet.

#Comedians say their medium inherently requires flexibility and improvisation, but what’s being asked of them is #inequitable, may be illegal under #TitleIII of the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct, and can have long-lasting impacts on their careers. “A comedy stage is the entry point to these other opportunities that will help to develop your art,” notes Nina G., author of “Stutterer Interrupted” and a member of the Bay Area troupe #ComediansWithDisabilities Act. “If you’re not able to develop your art, how are you going to get those acting gigs? How are you going to write that sitcom? How are you going to get a special?”

According to Snipe, acts can face “the fire and the gauntlet” of navigating inaccessible public transit or expensive and unreliable rideshares even before they arrive. Once at the venue, ASL interpreters, audio description, ramps or accessible bathrooms are few and far between, whether in L.A., New York, or outside these coastal entertainment bubbles.

https://variety.com/2024/film/features/steve-way-maysoon-zayid-disabled-comedians-inaccessibility-1236068022/amp/

#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibilityForInclusiveness #DisabledCommunity #DisabledEntertainers

Steve Way, Maysoon Zayid, Disabled Comedians on Industry Inaccessibility

Steve Way, Maysoon Zayid and more disabled comedians speak out on industry inaccessibility and hopes for systematic change.

Variety
Windspeaker.comJun 12, 2023

Representatives from the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence were in Washington, DC last week to assert the sovereignty of First Nations as economic partners with the United States.

It was an important three-day trip, says centre board chair Heather Bear, vice-chief with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/first-nations-leaders-push-sovereignty-us-development-green-energy

#Indigenous #FirstNations #energy #resources #TitleIII #sovereignty #minerals #mining #uranium #SMR #loans #bank #FSIN

First Nations leaders push sovereignty with U.S. development in green energy

Representatives from the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence were in Washington, DC last week to assert the sovereignty of First Nations as economic partners with the United States.

Windspeaker.com