Disability News
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Quadriplegic Houston teacher helped make US history
Fort Worth Star Telegram
“The crisis is looming,” Frieden said, “but we can fix this. Hey, we did it with the ADA.”
Rules differ regarding second opinions on fitness-for-duty certifications
JD Supra
Employers may require fitness-for-duty certifications in a variety of...
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White House Announces New Disability Resource Guide
JD Supra
A new resource guide for employers to use in working with individuals with disabilities is now available. The new guide, available here and called Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining and Promoting People with Disabilities, was announced by the White House...
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Quadriplegic Marine denied service by MTA Mobility
WBAL Baltimore
A fraction of a mile is preventing a quadriplegic Baltimore County man from visiting his parents, who live within sight of an MTA Mobility service area, but officials won't grant him a waiver to travel to their home. Kerry Cavanaugh...
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Consent Decree: Days Inn & Conference Center Tulsa
EEOC Creates Resource Guide on Disabled Individuals for Employers
WorkersCompensation.com
At a Summit on Disability and Employment, the White House announced a new guide for employers related to the employment of disabled individuals, created by the Equal Employment Opportunity...
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The Northwest ADA Center is hiring a Continuing Education Coordinator. The position will remain open until filled.
For more information or to apply, please see UW Hires at the following link:
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Disabilities: Jury instruction immunizes employer from ADA claim
HR.BLR.com
This was a case about appropriate jury instructions under the ADA, but it nevertheless is instructive. Foremost, it teaches that there are no "per se" disabilities. When an employee claims that she has a disability, you should carefully analyze whether...