Disability Related National News & Articles
The following is the latest national & regional news related to Disability law issues. For only local, regional Disability news, please visit our state resources.
Woman Writes Book, Titled Disability Deception
August 27, 2009
Federal law requires that public schools make every accommodation necessary to meet the needs of special education students. JoAnn Collins raised two children with developmental disabilities...
Ohio Handicap Parking Dwindling
August 20, 2009
According to the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles, the number of handicapped license plates and placards increased by 23 percent between 2003 and 2007. However, the number of required parking...
Woman Sues Abercrombie and Fitch
August 13, 2009
A woman who worked in one of the London branches of the popular clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch is suing the company for harassing her for her disability. Riam Dean was born...
Property Tax Break Offered to Texas Veterans
July 30, 2009
In June, Governor Rick Perry of Texas signed a new law, saying that all American veterans severely injured on or before January 1 of this year are either exempt from their property...
President Expected to Sign Disability Rights Treaty
July 23, 2009
In 2007, a treaty became available for countries to sign, which supported rights for disabled citizens of the world. On Friday, President Barack Obama is expected...
