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News Archives: ADA

An archive of news articles related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability-related issues. published between January 1, 2000 and June 5, 2010 are arranged by year and month. For articles within the past ninety (90) days, visit News.

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February 2010

• February 4, 2010
  Disability Rights Online News: Issue 34 (January 2010) - Now Available
   
• February 5, 2010
  Court Approves $6.2 Million Distribution in EEOC v. Sears Disability Settlement
   
• February 5, 2010
  January 2010 Disability Employment Statistics Released
   
• February 5, 2010
  NAD, NFL, and CBS Collaborate to Increase Captioned Super Bowl Commercials
   
• February 8, 2010
  The Timken Company Sued by EEOC for Disability and Sex Discrimination
   
• February 10, 2010
  Branch Banking and Trust to Pay Damages to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit
   
• February 15, 2010
  Clarksville Hotel Denies [Man with] Seeing Eye Dog
   
• February 19, 2010
  Emergency Management National Advisory Council Seeks New Members
   
• February 24, 2010
  Federal Communications Commission Announces New Closed Captioned Complaint Rules
   

March 2010

• March 2, 2010
  February Issue of Business Sense Newsletter Is Now Available
   
• March 15, 2010
  Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities
   
• March 17, 2010
  Access Board Releases Draft Refresh of Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines
   
• March 18, 2010
  Justice Department Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement with Florida Income Tax Preparation Service
   
• March 23, 2010
  Access Board to Set Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment under Health Care Reform Law
   
• March 31, 2010
  Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to Host a Live Web Chat about Strategic Direction and Goals
   

April 2010

• April 2, 2010
  April is Autism Awareness Month
   
• April 2, 2010
  March 2010 Disability Employment Statistics Released
   
• April 5, 2010
  March Issue of Business Sense Newsletter Is Now Available
   
• April 6, 2010
  Justice Department Resolves Americans with Disabilities Act Lawsuit with Jackson, Mississippi, Public Transportation System
   
• April 6, 2010
  Now Available Online - Disability Rights Online News: Issue 35
   
• April 8, 2010
  Celestica Corporation Settles EEOC Disability Accommodation Lawsuit
   
• April 12, 2010
  Department of Justice Issues Settlement Agreement with Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority in North Carolina
   
• April 12, 2010
  Access Board to Hold Hearing on Refresh of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
   
• April 15, 2010
  A New Day: We're Listening Webcasts and Session Summary Reports Now Available
   
• April 15, 2010
  Perez Says Justice Department Is Committed to ADA Enforcement
   
• April 19, 2010
  Join the Countdown - 100 Days to the ADA
   
• April 26, 2010
  Access Currents Newsletter Now Available from U.S. Access Board
   
• April 26, 2010
  Settlement Agreement Regarding Access for Individuals with Disabilities to the Leasing Office of Apartments in Memphis, Tennessee
   
• April 27, 2010
  Business Sense Newsletter - April 2010 Issue Now Available
   

May 2010

• May 4, 2010
  US Labor Department Helps Employers Understand Responsibilities under Disability Nondiscrimination Laws
   
• May 5, 2010
  National Federation of the Blind Files Complaints Against Nine Law Schools
   
• May 12, 2010
  April 2010 Disability Employment Statistics Released
   
• May 13, 2010
  Federal Appeals Court Again Dismisses Duval Blind Voter Lawsuit
   
• May 13, 2010
  National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme Announced
   
• May 14, 2010
  Public Provides Feedback on Draft of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Rule at Access Board Hearing
   
• May 20, 2010
  Florida Supreme Court Sets New Rules for ADA Compliance
   
• May 25, 2010
  Briefs Filed in Florida, Illinois and New Jersey to Support the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision
   
• May 26, 2010
  U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: 20th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26
   
• May 28, 2010
  Now Available Online - Disability Rights Online News: Issue 36
   

June 2010

• June 4, 2010
  May 2010 Disability Employment Statistics Released
   
• June 4, 2010
  Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Steps Up Enforcement