Articles tagged as: Americans with Disabilities Act
October 11, 2023
Polling place reviews aim to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote
Some county clerks will be notified of obstructions that could hinder voting by disabled Hoosiers.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2022
U.S. Justice Department files settlement against Clarksville
The United States Department of Justice filed a proposed agreement Thursday to resolve a lawsuit against a southern Indiana town for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
Clarksville denies it violated civil rights statutes by rejecting police candidate with HIV
An attorney for the southern Indiana town of Clarksville is denying allegations that it revoked a job offer to a prospective police officer because of his HIV diagnosis.
Read MoreApril 6, 2022
Senior living company Heart of CarDon to pay $115k in disability discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in early 2020, says the senior living company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it would not reposition an employee after she was injured at work.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
IndyGo Revisiting How It Provides Paratransit Bus Services To Those With Disabilities
IndyGo wants public feedback on its Beyond ADA draft policy.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2020
US Attorney Reviewing Polling Places For ADA Compliance
As part of the review, election officials are being asked to complete surveys on polling place accessibility in their counties. Investigators may then conduct on-site inspections.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2019
Bloomington School To Pay Fine In Discrimination Settlement
Under the settlement the school has to pay a $2,500 civil penalty and adopt a disability nondiscrimination policy.
Read MoreMay 13, 2016
ACLU Wins Appeal Challenging Indiana Medicaid Waiver Program
The waivers cover the costs of some services, but changes the state made to requirements meant some beneficiaries received less money for such services.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2015
Disability Conference Kicks Off With Film Fest
Keynote speaker Lawrence Carter-Long is from Indiana and gave a speech that encouraged empowerment.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2015
INDOT Seeks Members For ADA Advisory Working Group
INDOT seeks individuals from a broad cross-section of Indiana for the panel, and membership is open to anyone. It particularly seeks individuals with disabilities, disability advocates, or individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities. Members serve two-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
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