The following document was prepared by the National Council on Disability in response to recent arguments made in opposition to the ADA Restoration Act legislation currently under consideration in Congress. It responds to statements that NCD considers to be inaccurate representations of the impact of this proposed legislation, and does [...]
19 Feb 2008 MTH 0 comments
We are facing major challenges garnering support from some Members of Congress from Tennessee. Your help is needed to urge Tennessee Representatives to co-sponsor and support the ADA Restoration Act, legislation that enables people with disabilities to fight employment discrimination.
Take Action: Urge your Representative to Co-sponsor H.R. 3195 Today!
Find your Representative’s contact information at http://www.house.gov [...]
12 Feb 2008 MTH 0 comments
ADA Restoration Act
On Thursday, July 26, on the 17th anniversary of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) planned to introduce the ADA Restoration Act of 2007.
Court decisions have seriously eroded the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA, creating a [...]
27 Jul 2007 MTH 0 comments
Channel 4 News of Nashville was at the Legislative Plaza Wednesday to investigate complaints about inaccessbile facilities. As noted in the latest Coalition Quarterly, the Legislative Plaza underwent extensive renovations in the past few years, yet many areas remain inaccessible such as committee meeting rooms, restrooms and Braille that is [...]
15 Mar 2007 MTH 0 comments