Disability Rights

Board of Education v. Rowley and IDEA: The Basis of Disability Representation for America’s Youth

American with Disabilities Act, Disability Rights, Uncategorized

Emily Jaquez I. Introduction  Since the mid-twentieth century, legislation has aimed to ensure accessibility and equality for individuals with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provided the basis for accessibility in the workplace, public transportation, and federally funded programs for Americans with disabilities. Despite the strides made as a result of this legislation, educational disparities […]

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Curb Ramps and the Americans With Disabilities Act: When Local Government is Liable

Disability Rights

April Gore* New York City is one of the few remaining metropolises known for its pedestrianism. The New York Times describes the city as “best and only authentically grasped by sauntering through it,” and popular culture has used local street life to characterize New Yorkers since the mid-1800s. The invention of the motor car threatened

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