Americans With Disabilities Act Coverage
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'Very dehumanizing:' UNC student with disability stranded in dorm after elevator breaks down
A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill student is pushing for university officials to make campus more wheelchair friendly, after she says she was trapped inside her dorm for more than 36 hours. -
Blind Triangle exec: Much work remains 30 years after enacting Americans with Disabilities Act
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 7.3% among people with disabilities in 2019, which was a slight decrease from the 8% reported in 2018. People with disabilities are still twice as likely to be unemployed, compared to those without a disability, writes LCI's John Samuel. -
Durham manufacturer offers opportunity, inspiration for those who have lost their sight
LCI Industries in Durham employs people with blindness on the factory floor and in leadership roles. -
People with visual impairments find work, inspiration at Durham manufacturer
Durham manufacturer LCI doesn't just employ people who are visually impaired - it helps them find opportunities that will last a lifetime. -
Fact check: No, this card doesn't exempt you from face mask mandate
The Freedom to Breathe Agency isn't a real federal agency. The Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, does not specifically say anything about face masks. -
Raleigh doctor sews clear masks for the hearing impaired
The CDC's recommendations for wearing face coverings can make it difficult for those living with disabilities like hearing impairment. But a Raleigh doctor has created a clear mask to help make reading lips possible, even while wearing a mask. -
Beyonce's company sued by blind woman over website accessibility
Parkwood Entertainment, the company that manages Beyonce's website, is being sued by a blind woman who claims that Beyonce.com violates the Americans With Disabilities Act because she cannot navigate the website without the assistance of a person with sight.