Blind and Deaf Woman Claims Security at Local Clinic Question Use of Service Dog Reporter: Matt Howerton Email August 31, 2012 KILLEEN (August 30, 2012)-A woman suffering from Usher Syndrome Type 2 claims that the Scott and White Security at a clinic…
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College program helps students with disabilities
College program helps students with disabilities August 12, 2012 McALLEN, Texas (AP) — When Gabriel Rios begins classes at South Texas College this month, he’ll deal with worries beyond those that confront most incoming college freshmen. Rios, an 18-year-old student…
How to Design and Present Accessible Webinars 9/6/12
September 6th, 2012: Accessible Webinars Access to individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who are blind or have low vision must be provided. This applies whether you are participating in a webinar…
City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen
City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen Jail and several courtrooms will get videophones BY JORDAN SMITH AUGUST 3, 2012 For the second time in a decade, the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement…
City settles suit brought by deaf resident
Not So Tone Deaf? City settles suit brought by deaf resident BY JORDAN SMITH JULY 31, 2012 For the second time in a decade the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement to provide…
Group sues City of Austin, businesses for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Group sues City of Austin, businesses for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities By Juan Castillo AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF July 26, 2012 A state advocacy group for people with disabilities said Thursday it is suing the City of Austin and more…