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ADA in the News: August 26, 2014

Nurse fired three days after on-the-job injury can proceed with ADA claims

A nurse at an assisted living community who was fired three days after breaking three ribs and pinching a nerve in her elbow at work may proceed with her ADA claims, a federal magistrate...
ADA in the News: August 8, 2014

MPW Industrial Services Will Pay $37,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

According to the EEOC's suit, MPW Industrial Services terminated Todd Semko from his position as
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ADA in the News: August 6, 2014

ADA: Temporary Medical Condition May Be a Disability

JD Supra

A recent decision
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AAPR Issues Call for Nominations for its Inaugural "Don Brandon Air Travel Accessibility Leadership Award"

Association for Airline Passenger Rights Issues Call for Nominations for its Inaugural "Don Brandon Air Travel Accessibility Leadership Award" [PDF | DOC]

New Award Honors Legacy of the AAPR Founding Board Member and Lifelong Disability Rights Advocate, Don Juan Diego Tenorio Brandon

WASHINGTON,...
ADA in the News: July 28, 2014

Fighting Their Way Into Medical School

Inside Higher Ed

Last month, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Palmer College of Chiropractic
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ADA in the News: July 25, 2014

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Movie Captioning and Audio Description

On July 23, 2014, the Attorney General signed the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend the
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