Eighth Amendment, Title II, and Nondelegable Duty | Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry is a published decision from the Third Circuit, Montanez v. Price, here decided on October 8, 2025 (which was my birthday). It| Understanding the ADA
There is a lot of confusion out there about whether alcoholism is a disability. Illegal use of drugs gets exempted from the ADA but alcoholism is a different story. True, you can evaluate a person engaged in excessive use of alcohol in terms of performance as if the alcohol use doesn’t exist, but that is... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry is a published decision from the Third Circuit, Montanez v. Price, here decided on October 8, 2025 (which was my birthday). It| Understanding the ADA
Volunteers from Detroit’s DAD Foundation staffed a concessions stand to raise money for their nonprofit. After a confusing “secret shopper” encounter, they were told not to return. Their lawsuit tests what equal communication requires in public spaces. The post The Metro: Deaf volunteers say they were excluded at Comerica Park. A judge says their case can proceed appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
Cardano (ADA) slipped about 4% to $0.64, trading below the 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages ($0.735, $0.804, $0.741), a setup that keeps short- and| Bitcoinist.com
Charles Hoskinson used his latest AMA to unleash his most forceful critique yet of the Cardano Foundation (CF), defending the decision to exclude the CF from| Bitcoinist.com
Despite the ongoing wave of bearish price action for Cardano (ADA), the token appears to be attracting a notable amount of adoption and attention| Bitcoinist.com
The Cardano ecosystem has been rocked by a series of whistleblower allegations that paint a picture of internal discord, strategic manipulation, and eroding| Bitcoinist.com
Cardano’s second annual Financial Insights Report lays bare the Foundation’s balance sheet and spending strategy for the first time on-chain, confirming a| Bitcoinist.com
The Cardano Foundation is preparing to apply for two generic top-level domains—“.ada” and “.cardano”—in the next ICANN application round, positioning the| Bitcoinist.com
From Townsville Bureau A major, recent study of the teeth of thousands of schoolchildren across Queensland has found rates of tooth decay have decreased since water fluoridation was introduced. In 2007 a study of Townsville children from low socio-economic, indigenous, new immigrant and socially-disadvantaged families was commenced to help prevent tooth decay with a mouth […] The post New dental study of Qld children supports fluoridated water, at odds with scientific research appeared firs...| www.cairnsnews.org
Is the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana while having a marijuana card, is protected in the workplace by the ADA?| ELH / HR4Sight
AI tools powered by large language models (LLMs) are rapidly emerging as an alternative to traditional search engines for information discovery. This shift The post How Accessibility Supercharges GEO and Future-Proofs Your Brand appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Claremont City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, opened with Mayor Dale Girard reading the Proclamation for Domestic Awareness Month with a representative of Turning Point Network. The new director of planning and development Annie Steed … Continued The post Claremont City Council makes changes to veterans benefits appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Today’s blog entry comes out of the Eighth Circuit, where just don’t see a lot of ADA cases. This case, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Drivers Management, LLC, is a published decision decided on July 10, 2025, and can be found here. The case explores several topics including: 1) direct evidence; 2) logistical undue hardship;... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry is a two for one. First, we explore some stunning developments in the area of housing and animals when it comes to persons with| Understanding the ADA
Team Gleason helped Susan and her girl friends of 30+ years return to their roots of vacationing on Lake Champlain!| Team Gleason
Think remediation is painful? May you never have to face daily accessibility barriers.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, I want to wish those who are celebrating a happy and healthy Jewish new year. The new year starts this evening and culminates with the day of atonement next week. The case of the week is Granas v. Union Pacific Railroad Company out of... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
I am back in the office after taking an Alaskan cruise with a side trip to Denali National Park. Both are absolute bucket lists. If you have not done| Understanding the ADA
By: Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: There will be no new regulations for accessible equipment/furniture or public rights of way issued during this Administration. As we had predicted, no new ADA regulations will issue during the current Administration. On September 11, 2025, the DOJ announced in the Federal Register that it... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Minh N. Vu, Kristina M. Launey, and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: Mid-year federal lawsuit counts show a continued rebound trend from 2023’s low. Since we started tracking ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal courts at the mid-point of the year in 2017, we’ve seen ebbs and flows of activity in the first six months of... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
Making your website accessible isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a commitment to inclusivity, user experience, and long-term...| Oyova Software
Discover the key distinctions between ADA and Section 508 in promoting accessibility and inclusivity. Learn how they impact digital rights and technology.| DigitalA11Y
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), setting new standards for| DigitalA11Y
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, a housekeeping matter in order. I will be out of the office August 30-September 12, so this will be| Understanding the ADA
By Christina Meddin and Shannon Cherney Seyfarth Synopsis: The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Mullin v. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs clarifies that| Employment Law Lookout
Seyfarth Synopsis: Disability advocates issue demands to retailers about their allegedly inaccessible websites shortly after the EAA takes effect. By:| ADA Title III
Today’s blog entry is on a case that we have blogged on before, Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by the Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, here. Our previous blog entry on the case can be found here. The Seventh Circuit had to revisit the matter in light of the Supreme Court opinion... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry came down to a close call between two cases that were decided last week. In the first case, Robin Shea, of Constangy Brooks, discussed a religious accommodation case, here, which also has significant implications for the disability rights universe. I highly commend her blog entry. I do plan to blog on that... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The post Accessibility for Back to School appeared first on Equidox.| Equidox
Team Gleason encouraged us to believe that even with limitations, it was still possible to visit Utah’s National Parks. We began to dream again.| Team Gleason
Today’s blog entry is a real short one. I actually have quite a pile of cases to blog on, but I ultimately decided to keep it short. In particular, I wanted to focus on a couple of different concepts that come up frequently. The first point arises in the case of Gray v. State Farm... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The ADA turned 35 this weekend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week’s blog entry is a two-for-one. In the first case, we discuss a| Understanding the ADA
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This week’s blog entry come to me courtesy of Clinical Law Prof. Emeritus Leonard Sandler of the University of Iowa Law School. It asks the question of whether a landlord can charge a pet deposit for an ESA (emotional support animal). Loper Bright also comes up as well. The case of the day is Henderson... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
By: Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: The Department of Energy recently issued a fast-track proposed rule that would eliminate accessibility| ADA Title III
After publishing our ADA Compliance Checklists for Websites and Mobile Apps, some of our readers reached out with an important follow-up question: Is there an| DigitalA11Y
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination by the government, schools, and most employers. Learn about the ADA.| Understood
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Stanley, which we discussed here. There is no need to go into the facts as we have already covered that| Understanding the ADA
By: Dena Moghtader and John Phillips Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a factfinder could conclude that an employer’s six-month delay during the ADA interactive process could amount to a failure to accommodate—without the employee having to prove any other independent injury or harm.... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court changed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari that it previously had granted in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304 (U.S. June 5, 2025). In doing so, the Supreme Court passed on the chance to decide the question that had been presented,... Continue Reading| Workplace Class Action Blog
AI Advancements Supporting Neurodiverse Populations - Impact of Human-in-the-Loop and AI Advancements to support Neurodiverse Populations| cielo24
Insiders reveal the passion and provenance behind the city’s most prestigious wine and sake programs.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
By: John W. Egan and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Two recent New York district court decisions underscore how serial website accessibility plaintiffs are encountering greater challenges to demonstrate their standing to pursue ADA claims in federal court. SDNY Judge Orders Jurisdictional Discovery In Fernandez v. Buffalo Jackson Trading Co., LLC, U.S. District Judge John... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Kristina Launey and Minh Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: The FTC issued a Decision and Order prohibiting accessibility plug-in/Widget vendor AccessiBe from making misleading claims and to pay $1 million. As the number of website accessibility lawsuit filings have exceeded 2,200 per year since 2018, so too has the list of companies offering solutions for making... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 2,452 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2024 – a 13% decrease| ADA Title III
cielo24- searchable captions, indexes and transcripts, increase your video discovery, reach and accessibility for one low price. In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern education, artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads of immense promise and significant challenge. As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educational institutions worldwide face a critical imperative: thoughtfully integrating these technologies to enhance learning while ensuring security, privac...| cielo24
The European Accessibility Act (EAA): What US Businesses Need to Know - The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive| cielo24
A first-person account of how Section 504 opened doors and what is truly at stake if it is overturned.| Tamman Inc
Yes, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if a blind business owner comes to a government office to file her paper form, staff do need to read and write on official forms under her direction. That’s the verdict a federal jury in California delivered against Alameda County on Tuesday, April 3, 2024.| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
Follow this easy ADA compliance checklist to make your website and app more accessible for all users.| DigitalA11Y
By: Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent case from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida illustrates how businesses should handle scenarios where service animals present health risks to others with severe allergies. We all know that public accommodations must allow service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities onto their premises, but... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth synopsis: The Trump DOJ rescinded five COVID-19 related documents and six older guidance documents designed to educate businesses on the requirements of the ADA, claiming that the recission will reduce the burden on businesses to review them. On March 19, 2025, to comply with President Trump’s... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Lotus Cannon and Kristina Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: Are web-only businesses subject to Title III? A Minnesota federal court joins the controversy and| ADA Title III
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the United States is at an unacceptable high rate. As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics stated in a February 2022 informational release: "Across all educational attainment groups, unemployment rates for persons with a disability were higher than| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
By Minh N. Vu, Kristina Launey, and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: The two-year decline in ADA Title III filings stopped in 2024, with plaintiffs| ADA Title III
Learn the differences between the federal FMLA, the ADA, and short-term disability (STD).| OneDigital
Learn how existing employee benefits laws and regulations guide the decision-making process for offering benefits during a layoff, furlough or other leave of absence.| OneDigital
A new Executive Order redefines "sex" under federal law, excluding gender identity from legal protections. Learn what this means for employers, workplace policies, and compliance with existing anti-discrimination laws.| OneDigital
The deadline for state and local governments in the United States to meet the 2024 rule about web and mobile accessibility are coming up in 2026 and 2027, depending on the size of the government agency. I illustrated this article with an image of an hour glass to represent the idea that time is runn| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
Another class action lawsuit has been filed by a small business that purchased an overlay monthly subscription, yet still got hit with a lawsuit claiming its website was not accessible. This suit against UserWay by a small online florist, described below, is similar in scope to the class action laws| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
Enero de 2024: Aunque este artículo se publicó en agosto de 2023, los recursos son oportunos. Los incendios forestale siguen afectando a las comunidades y desplazando a familias con discapacidades. Hemos revisado y actualizado los enlaces de esta página para … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Elections are coming up soon in the US and voting-age citizens with disabilities have the right to access polling places, ballots, and information about candidates and issues. We shared resources from the grantee community and elsewhere to help people with disabilities exercise their right to vote. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Preguntas y Respuestas es un recurso mensual para la Comunidad de la Discapacidad de habla hispana que llena una necesidad de información. La pregunta de este mes es Recientemente me enteré de que julio es el Mes del Orgullo por … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
¡Esta semana se celebra el 34 aniversario de la firma de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades y se están llevando a cabo eventos y conmemoraciones en todo el país! La Red nacional sobre la ADA, financiada por NIDILRR, está … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
How are you celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth? We've got some resources to help you learn about, talk about, and advocate for inclusion of people with disabilities! Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
The ADA aims to remove barriers and expand opportunities for people with disabilities, but not everyone may know they have rights or responsibilities under the law. We gathered some examples to help people learn whether they may be covered by the ADA. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
El 26 de julio de 1990, el presidente George H. W. Bush firmó la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés). Cada año, volvemos a esa fecha para celebrar la ley (en inglés) que tiene como … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
It's National Volunteer Week and we're sharing research and resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere for an inclusive volunteering experience! Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Learn how tiny houses can make your business dreams come true! The post Business Ideas for Tiny Houses appeared first on B&B Tiny Houses.| B&B Tiny Houses
By Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: 2024 saw some interesting developments and an uptick in lawsuit filings from 2023; expect less ADA Title III enforcement| ADA Title III
A comparison of how well Rust and Ada prevent the most common memory-related software errors.| ajxs.me
An in-depth look at the Ada programming language, its history, and what it has to offer developers today. As well as a fistful of my humble opinions.| ajxs.me
Learn why immediate action on digital accessibility can help avoid legal risks, enhance usability, and foster inclusivity.| blog.usablenet.com
Alongside many conversations surrounding accessibility legislation this year, the publishing industry should also be aware of the new ADA Title II ruling from the United […]| Inclusive Publishing
The price jumps for these older generation tokens are a sign that retail investors have returned to crypto, experts argued.| Unchained
By: Ashley Jenkins and Kristina Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: A federal court recently held that a football stadium must make reasonable modifications to its| ADA Title III
By: John W. Egan and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent decision holding that web-only businesses cannot be sued over the accessibility of their| ADA Title III
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By Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth synopsis: Public accommodations planning to add EV charging stations to their properties should take note of| ADA Title III
ADA Title II Update Overview: Digital Accessibility and What You Need to Know - ADA ADA Title II Update Summary: On April 8, 2024, the U.S.| cielo24
By Minh Vu, Kristina Launey and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: The decline in ADA Title III lawsuits that began in 2022 comes to a halt in 2024 and| ADA Title III
Years pass by with the increased stress on digital accessibility. Every year, we do ask ourselves, Have we reached there? One good way to find the| DigitalA11Y
Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by creating community, empowering others, and advocacy with the Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF).| Tamman Inc
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 2,794 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2023 –| ADA Title III
The word “cripple” evokes many a negative connotation, but considering it is probably the least objectionable thing said during the course of an election in which a presidential candidate regularly insults minorities including the disabled, it’s time to use what we’ve got: shock value. The debate going on about the tag is irrelevant compared to […]| Crutches and Spice
Anyone who knows me well, has heard me speak extensively on the word “handi-capable.” I hate it. I often find its speaker to be desperate and cloying and quick to say such stupid things just because they are uncomfortable in the presence of someone with a disability. I take offense to hearing it because it […]| Crutches and Spice
I love New York. Not in a “sing my way down Broadway” sort of way, but in getting lost down the side street maze sort of way. I love the grit that the ever pressing force of gentrification seems to be pushing out; but more importantly, I feel absolutely anonymous when I am in the […]| Crutches and Spice
By Kristina Launey and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: DOJ issues useful new Guide to help small governmental entities understand the new web and mobile| ADA Title III
Director of Accessibility Ryan Pugh discusses the four pillars of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).| Equidox
Today’s blog entry talks about a case that is not an ADA case at all. However, I do expect the case to have a huge impact on a particular area of ADA| Understanding the ADA
The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed when you can ask if a service dog is a “service dog.” Under the ADA, businesses are only allowed to ask two questions.| LaszloLaw
By Ashley S. Jenkins and Kristina M. Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: A Puerto Rico federal court holding reminds us that an animal that performs work or tasks| ADA Title III
By Lotus Cannon and Minh Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: SDNY Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismisses with prejudice a website accessibility lawsuit with vague| ADA Title III
By Kristina Launey and Ashley Jenkins Seyfarth Synopsis: Ninth Circuit paves the way for nationwide class action concerning the accessibility of| ADA Title III
By Kristina M. Launey, Minh N. Vu, and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: In 2023, the number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal court declined but| ADA Title III
In his post " Fundamental Alteration, Undue Burden, Deliberate Indifference, Facially Neutral Policies, and the Title II entity ," attorney William Goren discus| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
To address this, TRE Legal Practice worked on behalf of two blind college students to reach a settlement agreement with West Valley College, using an alternativ| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
The case of National Federation of the Blind v. Uber Technologies, Inc. , 14-cv-04086 NC (N.D. Cal.), challenges discrimination experienced by riders with servi| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
In a crucial decision upholding equal access to the Internet, on November 5, 2019, a state court in Alameda County validated the legal bases underlying a fraud| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
