Saturday, February 2, 2008

Justice Dept. provides disability rights news online

Disability Rights Online News is published every two months by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Some of the news items in this issue include:
* Madison Square Garden will make accessibility improvements.
* Swarthmore College agrees to increase access for people with disabilities.
* Michigan Courthouse will make accessibility improvements.
* University of Michigan sued for lack of accessibility at stadium.
* Florida sheriff agrees to provide effective communication for people with disabilities.
* Three New York City hotels agree to improve accessibility.
* Stockton, Calif., Fire Department will provide services to people with HIV/AIDS.
* Georgia landlords agree to stop discriminating against people who use service animals.