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Summary: The Disabled World list of information features a wide range of publications, including news articles, research studies, and peer-reviewed papers, covering topics like disability rights laws, accessibility standards, and global policy updates. These pieces offer practical insights into issues such as workplace accommodations, healthcare access, and legal protections, making them valuable for anyone navigating these areas. While the content primarily focuses on U.S. law, the information is presented to be accessible and beneficial for anyone seeking to learn more about disability-related legal matters. Written by experts and contributors with real-world experience, the content is both interesting and useful, shedding light on complex topics in a way that’s easy to grasp and apply, especially for people with disabilities, seniors, or those supporting them.

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Laws and Rights: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfaceReference
Number		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Bill Bans Federal Jury Bias Against Disabled, ElderlySenator Edward J. Markey and Representative Lateefah Simon✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0151152025/07/24
San Diego Reaches Landmark Settlement Protecting Unhoused Vehicle DwellersDisability Rights Advocates✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0149362024/10/162025/04/21
Access-A-Ride Paratransit Users Win Decision in Case Against the MTA for Equal Fare DiscountsIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceDW-A0148142024/06/182024/09/20
State Agency Provides Housing for Non-Verbal Man After Civil Rights LawsuitNew York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)DW-A0148022024/06/04
Disabled Inmates Sue NYS Prisons Over SolitaryDisability Rights Advocates✓ PrefaceDW-A0147702024/05/092025/02/06
Disability Advocates Challenge NYC Over Wheelchair-Accessible TaxisDisability Rights AdvocatesDW-A0146852024/02/222024/09/04
Deficient and Discriminatory Conditions at Kings County Juvenile Detention CenterDisability Rights AdvocatesDW-A0145572023/09/052023/10/08
Berkeley Commission on Disability Members File Lawsuit Against City of Berkeley for Disability DiscriminationDisability Rights AdvocatesDW-A0145372023/08/252023/09/21
Nationwide Class of Deaf Civilian Employees and Applicants in Case Against USAFDisability Rights AdvocatesDW-A0144092023/04/102023/09/21
Disability Bias in AI Hiring Tools and Legal ProtectionJuyoun Han and Patrick LinYesDW-A0138992020/11/252023/09/25
Can School Districts Carve Out a Placement from the IDEA's Stay-Put Provision?David Greco : RMO LLPDW-A0138312020/05/012024/03/04
Multi-State Lawsuit Claims Apartment Owners, Developers Discriminated Against DisabledU.S. Department of Justice Office of Public AffairsDW-A0136942019/05/102024/06/09
U.S. Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability-Based Housing DiscriminationThe U.S. Justice DepartmentDW-A0136552019/02/212023/10/09
Students With Reading Disorders Sue School District for Failing to Educate ThemDisability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)DW-A0128522017/05/152024/03/29
Lawsuits Target NCAA, Riddell Over Concussion Compensation for College Football PlayersIan C. LangtreeDW-A0126612017/01/312024/06/09
ACB Reaches Agreement with DC Taxi Companies for Blind Individuals with Service DogsWashington Lawyers CommitteeDW-A0122612016/06/272024/04/02
Blind Passenger Sues Uber for Dragging Her and Service Dog Down the StreetWashington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban AffairsDW-A0122142016/06/032024/04/17
False Claims Act Medical Device Lawsuit - Record $623M SettlementKenney & McCafferty, P.C.DW-A0119852016/03/032024/04/29
Statue of Liberty Ferry Service Sued for Alleged Failure of Safe and Lawful AccessUnited Spinal AssociationDW-A0119142016/02/122024/04/29
Deaf Wrestler Sues School for Barring Sign Language InterpreterIan C. LangtreeDW-A0117572015/12/052024/06/09
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Disability DiscriminationEEOCDW-A0114752015/07/042024/04/29
National Association of the Deaf Sues Harvard and MIT for DiscriminationCivil Rights Education and Enforcement CenterDW-A0112432015/02/122024/03/29
Legal Disputes About Kids with ASD: Family Income and Child BehaviorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDW-A0111232015/01/172024/04/29
Crowdfunding for Legal Expenses in Litigation, Court, or Trial DefenseIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0130642015/01/132025/03/04
Advancing American Juvenile Justice ReformDepartment of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsDW-A0106252014/09/242024/04/29
Caring for Individuals with Disabilities: Exploring GuardianshipThomas C. WeissDW-A0103652014/06/052024/03/04
LSAC to Pay $7.73M Over Discriminatory LSAT PoliciesU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A0103412014/05/212024/04/02
Ambulance Chasing Lawsuits: Litigation, Extortion and Lawyer ComplaintsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0131342013/12/282025/03/04
Divorce: What Happens to Special Needs ChildrenIan C. LangtreeDW-A0100082013/12/282024/04/02
Legal Basis for Product Liability ClaimsIan C. LangtreeDW-A081842011/07/152024/04/29
National Class Action Sought Against CIGNA for Denial of ABA Therapy For AutismIan C. LangtreeDW-A081552011/07/082024/06/06
Uphill Custody Battles Faced by People with DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeDW-A080532011/06/252024/03/31
Zadroga Act: Compensation for 9/11 Recovery WorkersIan C. LangtreeDW-A073312011/03/302024/06/03
N-648 Form for Immigrants with DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeDW-A071902011/03/112024/04/13
HUD Targeted in Suit for Illegal Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure ActionsAARPDW-A071662011/03/082024/04/29
Missouri Man Convicted for SSI Claim MisbehaviorIan C. LangtreeDW-A071052011/03/012024/02/19
Finding Lawyers That Handle Surgical Error LawsuitsIan C. LangtreeDW-A066312011/01/152024/04/02
Personal Injury Consultation: Questions to Ask Your LawyerIan C. LangtreeDW-A066292011/01/152024/02/19
High Court to Decide Reach of Anti-Retaliation ProvisionsKocurek & Krudop PCDW-A065882011/01/092024/03/29
Paxil and the Risk of Birth DefectsIan C. LangtreeDW-A064502010/12/172024/03/31
JetBlue Fined for Violating Disability Code-Share Disclosure RulesU.S. Department of TransportationDW-A064262010/12/142024/04/14
The Role of a Special Needs Trust (SNT)Ian C. LangtreeDW-A063002010/11/282024/04/14
Helping Homeowners, Veterans and Workers Access Legal ServicesIan C. LangtreeDW-A062652010/11/232024/04/19
United Spinal Association Sues MTA for Inaccessible Subway StationsUnited Spinal AssociationDW-A058212010/10/132024/06/18
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Workers Sickness and Compensation IssuesIan C. LangtreeDW-A057832010/10/102024/03/31
Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options, Risks, and Legal Steps ExplainedIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A056962010/10/042025/05/15
House Committee Approves Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure ActArthritis FoundationYesDW-A055262010/09/232024/04/17
Legal Effort to Stop New Physician Hospital Restrictions That Harm Medicare BeneficiariesRetireSafeDW-A052982010/09/102024/04/17
AirTran Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Travelers With DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeDW-A051622010/08/312024/04/19
Debt Relief Options: Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, 13, and SettlementsIan C. LangtreeDW-A050022010/08/212024/06/07
Declaring Bankruptcy: Taxes that Can be DischargedIan C. LangtreeDW-A050012010/08/212024/06/06
U.S. Jails Hold More Mentally Ill Persons Than Hospitals DoIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceDW-A049992010/08/212025/02/06
Evolution of Fatherhood in Divorce or Custody DisputesIan C. LangtreeDW-A049982010/08/212024/04/17
Special Olympics Illinois and Community High School District 94 Exclude Disabled Student UnlawfullyEquip for EqualityDW-A049542010/08/172024/04/17
Proposed Family Court Law Will Help Parents With Disabilities Retain Custody, Visitation RightsDisability Rights CaliforniaDW-A049022010/08/142024/04/17
EEOC Sues Princeton Healthcare System for Disability DiscriminationU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionYesDW-A049012010/08/142024/04/23
Large Multifamily Developer Accused of Housing DiscriminationNational Fair Housing AllianceDW-A048652010/08/092024/04/23
Briefs Filed in California and Illinois Supporting the Olmstead DecisionU.S. Department of JusticeYesDW-A046972010/07/212024/06/09
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Blockbuster Inc. Under ADAU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A046742010/07/202024/04/02
DOJ Settlement With QuikTrip Corporation Gas Stations Resolving ADA ClaimsU.S. Department of JusticeYesDW-A046312010/07/152024/02/15
Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Children With AutismIan C. LangtreeDW-A043482010/06/172024/06/09
Flying the Unfriendly Skies: DVT and Toxic Air LawsuitsIan C. LangtreeDW-A042182010/06/062024/04/29
AUSD Wins Lawsuit Over Measure HIan C. LangtreeDW-A041862010/06/032024/02/19
What Does Plaintiff Law MeanIan C. LangtreeDW-A041222010/05/302024/02/19
Winning An SSDI Claim: Closed Period of DisabilityIan C. LangtreeDW-A040402010/05/242024/06/05
Veterans Courts: A Second Chance for Those Who Have ServedIan C. LangtreeDW-A040332010/05/232024/02/19
Responsibility for Children With Disabilities During and After DivorceIan C. LangtreeDW-A040322010/05/232024/05/21
SSDI Claims: Consultative ExaminationsIan C. LangtreeDW-A039652010/05/182024/06/05
Factors For Winning SSDI Claims: Age, Employment, EducationIan C. LangtreeDW-A039642010/05/182024/06/03
Using Medical Expert Witnesses at SSDI HearingsIan C. LangtreeDW-A039622010/05/172024/06/03
Disability Hate Crime Definition and InformationIan C. LangtreeDW-A038872010/05/112024/06/01
Law Protects Seniors Bank Accounts From SeizureNational Consumer Law CenterDW-A036232010/04/152024/06/08
U.S. Federal Legislation to End School Abusive Restraint and SeclusionNational Autism AssociationDW-A033672010/03/062024/06/08
What Are Negligent Security Lawsuits?The Mayro Law FirmDW-A033082010/02/272024/04/29
AARP Urges Illinois to Repeal Discriminatory LawAARP IllinoisDW-A032102010/02/102024/06/08
The Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) Legal CenterThomas C. WeissDW-A029832010/01/132024/06/01
ADA Settlement Regarding Use of Electronic Book Readers in ClassroomsU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A029852010/01/132024/06/03
Blind Organizations Resolve Litigation Over Kindle E-book ReaderNational Federation of the BlindDW-A029702010/01/112024/06/08
Ruling on Illegal Furloughs in CaliforniaSocial Security AdministrationYesDW-A029202010/01/042024/06/06
Civic Access for People With Disabilities Santa Rosa, CaliforniaU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A028592009/12/172024/06/08
Justice Department Sues Attorney for Disability DiscriminationU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A026762009/11/042024/06/06
Lawsuit Filed After Michigan Medicaid Dependents Denied Dental Healthcare AccessIan C. LangtreeDW-A026512009/10/302024/04/02
Firefighters Charged with Disability Fraud and PerjuryU.S. Department of JusticeYesDW-A026072009/10/252024/04/29
EEOC v. Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionDW-A024572009/10/022024/06/08
Laws To Protect Patients Genetic InformationHHS Press OfficeYesDW-A024552009/10/022024/03/31
Supervalu Jewel-Osco Sued for Disability Rules and Discriminatory LeaveEEOCDW-A023012009/09/152024/06/08
Defining Disability Under the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)Ian C. LangtreeDW-A022672009/09/122024/06/01
$2.3 Billion Pharmaceutical Health Care Fraud SettlementU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A021922009/09/022024/05/21
Alleged Disability Based Housing Discrimination Against Riverwalk CondominiumsU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A021542009/08/272024/06/08
Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Indiana Provider of Retirement HousingU.S. Department of JusticeYesDW-A020922009/08/142024/02/19
Evans Solutions Sued for Disability DiscriminationEEOCDW-A020612009/08/062024/06/08
Disability Based Housing Discrimination Settlement Against Valley View ApartmentsU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A020522009/08/052024/06/01
Estate Planning for Families with Disabled ChildrenDrew HemmingsDW-A019422009/07/192024/02/19
Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against St. John, IndianaU.S. Department of JusticeDW-A011402009/03/182024/04/02
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against City of DaytonU.S. Department of JusticeYesDW-A09602009/02/262024/04/29

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