Saturday, January 18, 2025

Tag: Americans with Disabilities Act

Justice Department Sues Uber for Overcharging People with Disabilities

The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) for charging “wait time” fees to passengers who, because of disability, need...

Langevin Presides Over House Opening 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC  — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the first quadriplegic elected to Congress, presided over the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 3, during the...

RI Congressman speaks to Bush’s work defending Americans with disabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WPRI) -- As thousands made their way to the Capitol on Tuesday to pay their respects to former President George H.W. Bush,...
The 10 Best Cities for Accessibility

The 10 Best Cities for Accessibility

Metro DC, Salt Lake City, and Tampa are leading the way in accessibility for housing, public transit, attractions and healthcare. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day...

Building better maps for the disability community

Google and a slew of startups are including accessibility information in apps to help people navigate the world if they use wheelchairs or have...

ParaPerks

https://youtu.be/uD-46HZ-LYA ParaPerks is a mobile application provided to users with all types of mobility impairments that allows them to rate and review visited locations! ParaPerks LLC....

Paralyzed Veterans of America Launches New Website Documenting Air Travel Experiences of People with...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has launched a new website...

REINVENTING THE WHEEL: Stories of Life After Spinal Cord Injury

21 Photographers + 21 People with Spinal Cord Injury = 21 Photo Stories about ABILITY The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH + MEDICINE CHICAGO, with KEEPSAYK...