News Room | Tag: Americans With Disabilities Act

New DOJ Ruling Clarifies & Enforces ADA Digital Accessibility Requirements

Friday, April 12, 2024

In a historic and exciting ruling, the United States Department of Justice bolsters the digital accessibility requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act…

DRF Opposes DeSantis Administration’s Plan to Defund Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and Demands Clarification on Repercussions for Disabled University Students and Staff

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

May 15, 2023 Update --

Senate Bill 266 was passed and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. 

We are deeply concerned about the repercussions this…

Honoring a Disability Rights Movement Legend: Judith Heumann

Monday, March 06, 2023

Today our hearts are saddened by the passing of legendary disability rights activist and leader Judith (Judy) Heumann. Considered “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,”…

Advocacy Groups, Parents and Students Sue Palm Beach County School District for Harmful, Illegal Use of the Baker Act

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Today, a group of Palm Beach County parents and students, Disability Rights Florida, and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP…

A Statement on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Monday, September 21, 2020

Today our hearts are heavy with the profound loss of a fearless defender and champion of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Justice Ruth Bader…