Disability Issues

Federal civil rights laws are in place to prevent discrimination against Americans who need certain accommodations when voting.

Different government agencies are responsible for adherence to ADA rules regarding service animals. Disability attorneys help protect the rights of individuals with disabilities who use service animals.

Learning Disability Week, which takes place in the third week of June, is a good opportunity to recognize and support those with learning disabilities.

If you have a child with special needs, you may be wondering how you can ensure that their educational needs will be met and they will get the most out of their school experience. You are not alone.

In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Office for Civil Rights published a final rule strengthening protections for people with disabilities.

Artificial intelligence is helping those with disabilities overcome challenges to participate more actively in society, education, and the workforce. Government benefits can help people pay for assistive technology.

Twice exceptional students are a unique group. They are gifted students with disabilities who typically excel in certain subjects but may struggle or be at grade level in others. ...

People coping with mental illness or substance abuse disorder often face significant barriers to getting the treatment they need. For behavioral health advocates, this issue of "parity" hinges on fair and equitable access to care and preventing discrimination.

People with disabilities often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, helping individuals with disabilities maintain autonomy.