Wisconsin Judge Finds Paper-Only Absentee Voting Denies Some Disabled Voters Equal Access
A Wisconsin judge found the paper-only absentee system denies some voters with print disabilities privacy and independence, but left the remedy unresolved.
Disability Rights
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Amtrak Accessibility Work Expands, but Station Gaps Remain
Amtrak has added accessibility services and planned new train features, but station access remains uneven and seven priority locations lacked barrier-free boarding.
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New York’s medical aid-in-dying law is now in effect. What patients, families and providers should know
New York’s medical aid-in-dying law took effect Aug. 5. Here are the eligibility rules, safeguards, provider choices and pending lawsuits residents should understand.
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Federal Civil-Rights Data Collection Sets 2025-26 Reporting for Schools
A renewed federal civil-rights data collection will require covered public schools and districts to report 2025-26 data on access, discipline, safety and disability services.
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Paper Absentee Ballots Violate Rights of Some Disabled Voters
A Wisconsin judge found the paper absentee system denies some disabled voters a private, independent vote, but did not order electronic ballots yet.
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Federal judge orders immediate health-and-safety changes at ICE’s Adelanto
A July 16, 2026 federal preliminary injunction orders ICE at Adelanto to provide clean 24-hour water, sanitary meals, and a 14-day medical/disability plan.
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NYC SCRIE/DRIE: Income Ceiling Set at $75,000 Starting July 1, 2026
New York NY – Starting July 1, 2026, SCRIE/DRIE eligibility income ceiling rises to $75,000—check your household income and rent test in new HCR forms.
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DOJ memo questions disability integration mandate, drawing alarm from advocates
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ’s June 18 OLC opinion says the ADA and Rehabilitation Act do not require states to use the most integrated setting.
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States and D.C. sue CMS over Medicaid work/community-engagement limits
On June 29, 2026, states and D.C. sued CMS over Medicaid work and community-engagement rules, saying CMS will narrow the “medically frail” exemption before Jan. 1, 2027.