Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Federal report examines, urges updates of federal programs’ asset and income limits to assist economic health of Americans with disabilities

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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The 2023 report, Toward Economic Security: The Impact of Income and Asset Limits on People with Disabilities comprehensively examines the impact of asset limits in government-sponsored social safety net programs – some of which haven’t been updated in over 30 years -- on the economic self-sufficiency and financial independence of people with disabilities. Asset limits can prevent lower-income people from building savings and exercising financial autonomy without risking loss of access to necessary public assistance programs.

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  • Asset limits can prevent lower-income people from building savings and exercising financial autonomy without risking loss of access to necessary public assistance programs.
  • “Federal disability policies should be about helping people live independently, get to work, and get out of poverty.
  • The current asset and income limits ensure the opposite.”
    The report examines the implications of asset limits in four areas of public policy – health care, cash benefits provided through Supplemental Security Income (SSI), employment, and asset building and wealth protection.
  • “Current asset and income limits put goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act at odds with each other – independent living at the cost of economic self-sufficiency,” said NCD Chairman Andrés Gallegos.

American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Beginning in 2016, Quest Diagnostics began to install self-service kiosks at its Patient Service Centers, which allow patients to, among other things, check in for phlebotomy appointments in a private and independent manner.

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  • Beginning in 2016, Quest Diagnostics began to install self-service kiosks at its Patient Service Centers, which allow patients to, among other things, check in for phlebotomy appointments in a private and independent manner.
  • The Court ruled in favor of ACB and a nationwide class of blind and low vision Quest patients.
  • "Self-service kiosks are being used more and more in many aspects of daily public life," said Dan Spoone, Executive Director for the American Council of the Blind.
  • This litigation has been led by ACB's counsel at Nye Sterling Hale Miller and Sweet and at Handley Farah & Anderson.

Euna Solutions Launches Budget Book Studio Within its Budgeting Software, Euna Budget

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Euna Solutions™ , a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced Budget Book Studio, a new feature within Euna Budget, powered by Questica.

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  • Euna Solutions™ , a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced Budget Book Studio, a new feature within Euna Budget, powered by Questica.
  • Budget Book Studio enables public sector finance professionals to quickly and easily create a stunning online budget book to share with their community.
  • The cloud-based Budget Book Studio feature allows governments of all sizes to create and publish their annual budget book with a single, easy-to-use editor.
  • Budget Book Studio integrates directly with Euna Budget automating data entry and allowing for the published book to be updated if the budget changes at any point throughout the year.

NCLA Will Appeal Fed. Circuit Judicial Council’s Unlawful Order to Suspend Hon. Pauline Newman

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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NCLA will also petition the Committee on Judicial Conduct & Disability to review today’s flawed Judicial Council order.

Key Points: 
  • NCLA will also petition the Committee on Judicial Conduct & Disability to review today’s flawed Judicial Council order.
  • The Disability Act, were it being adhered to, calls for keeping Judge Newman hearing cases during the investigation and any appeals.
  • Only after removing Judge Newman from the bench did the Chief Judge then appoint a Special Committee to investigate.
  • The Judicial Council’s sanction against Judge Newman violates her right to exercise judicial power under Article III of the Constitution.

UserWay Reports H1 2023 Results: 81% ARR Growth, Anticipates Cash Flow Breakeven as DOJ Set to Roll Out Historic Digital Accessibility Regulation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced outstanding financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2023. The company reported a record surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of 81% compared to the corresponding period in 2022, reaching approximately $12 million. UserWay now anticipates reaching its cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UserWay (TASE: UWAY), a full-service provider of digital accessibility software, announced outstanding financial results for the first half ended June 30, 2023.
  • The company reported a record surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of 81% compared to the corresponding period in 2022, reaching approximately $12 million.
  • UserWay now anticipates reaching its cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023.
  • Negative cash flow was reduced from $1.8 million in the first half of 2022 to a mere $400,000 in the current period.

New Research from Financial Health Network Shows 90% of Working-Age People with Disabilities are Not Financially Healthy

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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The research also finds that 93% of people with disabilities are unfamiliar with ABLE Accounts, the primary tax-advantaged asset-building tool available to people with disabilities.

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  • The research also finds that 93% of people with disabilities are unfamiliar with ABLE Accounts, the primary tax-advantaged asset-building tool available to people with disabilities.
  • The report, which leverages qualitative interviews and new survey data collected this year solely from people with disabilities coupled with 2022 Financial Health Pulse survey data, documents the vast disparity in financial health between people with and without disabilities.
  • The findings suggest that barriers to financial health for people with disabilities are intertwined and multifaceted.
  • “Thirty-three years have passed since the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet it is an unfortunate reality that financial health remains inaccessible to so many people in America,” said Jennifer Tescher, founder and CEO of the Financial Health Network.

Voiceitt celebrates 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by endorsing groundbreaking Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Voiceitt, a leading provider of speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, today endorsed the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA).

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  • Voiceitt, a leading provider of speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, today endorsed the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA).
  • Voiceitt was founded with the aim to build breakthrough and affordable speech recognition to help people with disabilities be understood by voice and live more independently.
  • “As we celebrate the anniversary of the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act, we must ensure our accessibility laws keep pace with the digital age.
  • “This bill stands as a powerful advocate for the empowerment of Americans with speech disabilities, and we are proud to be part of this landmark legislation.

Life Sciences Communications Firm ReadHealthy Communications Launches Workshop Offering Focused on Engaging with People with Disabilities

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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LIVINGSTON, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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  • Life sciences communications and public relations firm ReadHealthy Communications, LLC has launched an employee workshop offering to help people working across the healthcare industry engage with colleagues, patients, and other stakeholders with empathy and respect.
  • What are some best-practices, do's, and don'ts for communicating with patients and/or colleagues with disabilities?
  • How can organizations ensure that virtual meetings, in-person networking events, and other professional collaboration opportunities are inclusive and accessible?
  • At ReadHealthy, when we say, 'DEI is in our DNA,' it's not just a figure of speech."

The Northwest ADA Center Celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- July 26, 2023, marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The Northwest ADA Center (NWADAC) invites citizens, businesses, and public entities in its designated region to seek out the NWADAC to leverage its many services including free technical assistance, research, and training options.

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  • The Northwest ADA Center ( NWADAC ) invites citizens, businesses, and public entities in its designated region to seek out the NWADAC to leverage its many services including free technical assistance, research, and training options.
  • The Northwest ADA Center is part of the National Network of ADA Centers the premier resource for information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implementation.
  • "With nearly 60 million Americans identifying with a disability, this population is the largest minority group in the nation", said Katie Warden, JD, PhD, and Director of the Northwest ADA Center.
  • To connect with the Northwest ADA Center please 800-949-4232 relay: 7-1-1 or email the center: [email protected]

Kelly Robreno Koster Joins Bracewell's Labor and Employment Group in Houston

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Kelly Robreno Koster has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the labor and employment group.

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  • Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2023) - Bracewell LLP announced today that Kelly Robreno Koster has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the labor and employment group.
  • "Kelly is a highly regarded litigator and a terrific addition to our outstanding labor and employment team," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp.
  • Koster is highly experienced in counseling and representing employers in all aspects of the employment relations.
  • "Kelly is an outstanding practitioner whose diverse experience on employment matters brings additional strength to our ability to serve the labor and employment needs of our clients," said Amy Karff Halevy, a partner in the Bracewell's Houston office and chair of the firm's labor and employment group.