Tag: Americans with Disabilities Act

Appeals Court Upholds Right to Captioning in Classroom

Legal Case Paves the Way for Students WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 15, 2013 – The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) applauds the decision of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which…

Disaster Preparedness: Knowing Your Rights and Communication Needs – Austin

Disaster Preparedness: Knowing Your Rights and Communication Needs – Austin, Texas You and your family could be anywhere when disaster strikes – at work, at school or in the car. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and…

National ADA Symposium 2013 – San Antonio

National ADA Symposium May 12-15, 2013 San Antonio, Texas http://www.adasymposium.org/ Hosted by the Great Plains ADA Center – a member of the ADA National Network The National ADA Symposium is a comprehensive conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act designed…

Save My VRS – Take Action Now

Save My VRS – Take Action Now Click and watch videe at: http://www.savemyvrs.com/ The FCC is proposing harmful changes to VRS. Become informed and let the FCC know your concerns by clicking here. http://www.savemyvrs.com/takeaction WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Video…

San Marcos Interpreting Service for the Deaf

San Marcos Interpreting Service for the Deaf by Brett Thorne October 17, 2012 Couple’s business aids deaf, hearing-impaired customers When Cheryl and Jesse Bailey first met, Cheryl’s knowledge of sign language was just enough to communicate with her future husband.…

Fast-Food Franchisee Settles ADA Charges Brought by EEOC

Fast-Food Franchisee Settles ADA Charges Brought by EEOC In the suit filed in April against Waco, Texas-based CTW L.L.C., which does business as Wendy’s, the EEOC alleged that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by denying…