Amid Its War on Fair Housing Protections, HUD Takes a Rare Aggressive Action Against Los Angeles
HUD reached a deal with Los Angeles to improve disability access, but has left other discrimination cases unaddressed.
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The U.N. Is Calling for the Inclusion of People With Disabilities in the Climate Change Debate
In a new resolution, the organization urges governments to listen to those who are affected the most by natural disasters.
SCOTUS Just Made It Harder to Execute Intellectually Disabled Prisoners
Texas has been trying to execute Bobby Moore for decades. The Supreme Court once again said "no."
Texas Still Hasn’t Created Legislation Preventing the Execution of Intellectually Disabled Defendants
The Lone Star state has still not come up with a single method of determining which prisoners should be exempt from the death penalty, despite a Supreme Court mandate.
What Disability Leaders Want to See From 2020 Candidates
After the 2016 election, disability activists say the bar for prospective Democratic nominees has never been higher.
How George H.W. Bush Proved Himself to the Disability Rights Community
The ADA stands as one of Bush's greatest legacies. He didn't do it alone.
How to Run for Office If You Have a Disability
The National Council on Independent Living is starting to track disabled candidates and train them to run.
Your Disabled Child Is Not a Prop
Sarah Palin used pictures of her son Trig to demean liberals. She's not the only special needs parent to exploit images of her kids.