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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 1d

DRA and @cidnyinc.bsky.social filed this lawsuit after Queens Borough Public Library unveiled the inaccessible #library in 2019. With this victory, visitors with mobility #disabilities will be able to visit, benefit from, and enjoy the library to the same extent as non-disabled visitors.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 1d

LEGAL VICTORY: Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement that will ensure the Hunters Point Library in #Queens is #accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities.

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#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #LibrariesAreForEveryone

Class Settlement Approved Ensuring Access for People with Disabilities to Queens Public Library Branch - Disability Rights Advocates

October 14, 2025—Queens, New York—On October 9, 2025, Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione granted final approval to a class action settlement of a case filed against the Queens Borough Public Library, th...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 4d

DRA is so excited for the Disability Pride Parade NYC on Sunday October 19! Come by our table to say hello and share your #DisabilityPride as we come together in community!

Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org

"NYC Disability Pride Parade. Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11am. Madison Square Park to Union Square Park." + NYC buildings seen from above

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 6d

Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement for our case against California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) & three counties for failing to provide Medi-Cal notices in #accessible formats such as Braille

Daily Journal: www.dailyjournal.com/article/3879...

State to overhaul Medi-Cal communications with the blind after lawsuit

The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 8d

This victory would not have been possible without our clients and co-counsel at California Council of the Blind, Disability Rights California, and @dredf.bsky.social

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 8d

Medi-Cal is California's #Medicaid program. The settlement requires significant changes to ensure DCHS is able to provide effective communication to Blind individuals.

#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #Healthcare

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 8d

LEGAL VICTORY: On Friday a federal court granted final approval to a class settlement for our case against California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) & three counties for failing to provide Medi-Cal notices in #accessible formats such as Braille.

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Groundbreaking Class Settlement Approved Ensuring Access to Notices for Blind Medi-Cal Recipients and Applicants - Disability Rights Advocates

October 6, 2025—San Francisco, California—On October 3, 2025, District Court Judge Maxine M. Chesney granted final approval to a class action settlement of a case filed in San Francisco Federal Court ...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 11d

This victory would not have been possible without our incredible clients at Bronx Independent Living Services and Disabled In Action of Metropolitan New York.

Learn more about the case: dralegal.org/case/bils-v-...

#DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #Transportation

Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - Disability Rights Advocates

Disability Rights Advocates filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) and New York City Tra...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 11d

The ruling cast a spotlight on the MTA’s practice of not installing elevators when it renovates stations. The #NewYorkCity subway system is the least accessible major transit system in the country. Less than 25% of stations have elevators, making entire neighborhoods inaccessible.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 11d

After 8 years of hard-fought litigation, last year a federal court approved a class settlement improving access at the Middletown Road Station. This settlement followed a 2019 order that renovations made by the MTA at this station in the #Bronx triggered accessibility obligations regardless of cost.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 11d

Today marks the groundbreaking of the New York MTA's Middletown Road subway #accessibility project!

When this project is completed, New Yorkers with #disabilities will be able to use the station equally and independently.

Check out coverage from @thecity.nyc: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/n...

North Bronx Subway Station to Get Elevators, Nearly a Decade After ADA Lawsuit

Improvements to the Middletown Road stop are part of a system-wide push to increase accessibility, paid for in part by congestion pricing.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 18d

Today is the 52nd anniversary of #Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, one of the first federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination against people with #disabilities.

Now, Section 504 and its regulations are under attack and must be defended. Support DRA: dralegal.org/donate/

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 18d

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last night for DRA's 2025 #Chicago Celebration. Together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.

If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend:

-New York, Nov 12
-San Francisco, Dec 2

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Supervising Attorney Rachel Weisberg smiles presenting an award to Nigel Telman and Bill Silverman from Proskauer.

A room full of celebrating guests eating and talking at City Winery.

Advisory Board Member, Cory Fosco, COO, Kate Hamilton, Edith Prentiss Awardee, Janni Lehrer-Stein and Lenny Stein smile together at the entrance of the event.

Wolinsky Fellow, Raika Kim, Advisory Board Member, Michele Lee, and President & CEO Rebecca Williford pose with other Disability Lead members.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 19d

DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is this evening!

We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm!

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Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing [email protected].

Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 20d

We can't wait to celebrate with our #Chicago supporters tomorrow at DRA's 2025 Celebration! See you at City Winery, West Loop, 6-9pm!

Event details: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...

All proceeds from will fund our high-impact casework. Support the event by donating here: dralegal.org/donate/

Gala 2025 - Chicago - Disability Rights Advocates

Honorees Janni Lehrer-Stein Nationally recognized disability rights advocate, retired attorney, and nonprofit leader. Former DRA Board Member and current Advisory Board member. Learn more about Janni ...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · 25d

DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is next week on Thursday, September 25 at City Winery, West Loop, 6pm-9pm!

Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd.

Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...

Additional info: [email protected]

Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Sep 11

“Sidewalk accessibility is ultimately a safety issue,” said plaintiff Michele Lee. “This summer, my wheel got stuck in a cracked curb cut and I was almost launched out of my wheelchair into incoming traffic. I want to be able to go out and about in the city without fearing for my life.”

Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yesterday DRA filed a class action lawsuit against #Chicago challenging its widespread and ongoing failure to make sidewalks, curb ramps, and other public pedestrian rights of way #accessible to people with mobility disabilities.

@chicagotribune.com coverage: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/10/c...

City sued for alleged ADA violations over inaccessible sidewalks, curb ramps

Chicago has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to keep sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps accessible to people with disabilities, a lawsuit filed against the city alleges.

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Sep 10

LAWSUIT FILED: Today DRA filed a major class action lawsuit against the City of #Chicago challenging its widespread & ongoing failure to make sidewalks, curb ramps, & other public pedestrian rights of way #accessible to people with mobility #disabilities.

Press release: dralegal.org/press/chicag...

Chicagoans with Mobility Disabilities Challenge City’s Inaccessible Sidewalks in Class Action Lawsuit - Disability Rights Advocates

September 10, 2025—Chicago, IL—Today, four Chicagoland residents with mobility disabilities filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago (the City) challenging its widespread and ongoing f...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Sep 3

The City of #Chicago is now legally required to install thousands of #Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) over the next 10 years, thanks to the landmark federal court order that DRA & @proskauer.bsky.social secured in June

FAQ: dralegal.org/faq-chicago-...

Chicago’s new APS website: chicagoaps.org

FAQ about the Court Order Requiring Chicago to Install APS at City Intersections - Disability Rights Advocates

BACKGROUND What is American Council of the Blind of Metropolitan Chicago et al. v. City of Chicago? What was the result of the lawsuit? REQUIREMENTS OF COURT REMEDIAL ORDER How many intersections in C...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Rebecca Williford's new column is up on Able News!

Learn about DRA's most recent legal victory in #Chicago and the importance of fighting for #Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).

Thanks to DRA, Chicago is required to install thousands of APS over the next 10 years.

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Able News Column August 2025 - Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Bringing Safety to Chicago and Beyond - Disability Rights Advocates

When I was in Chicago recently meeting with local disability advocates, one topic came up again and again: Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). People were energized—and rightfully so—about a major le...

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us to toast our shared commitment to protecting the civil rights of people with #disabilities at DRA events in Chicago 9/25, NYC 11/12, SF 12/2, & virtually.

In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social!

Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/

Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Jul 10

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!

Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility.

#DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride

"DRA Celebrates Disability Pride Month" + Disability Pride colors in a rainbow arc

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Jul 8

Cory Fosco has joined DRA's Advisory Board!

Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community.

Welcome aboard, Cory!

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Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social · Jul 7

Rebecca Williford's new column is up on Able News!

For #ADA35, Rebecca discusses the scope of DRA's work over the last three decades that has brought the ADA to life & highlights the work ahead—work that is critical if we are to ever fully realize the vision of the ADA: dralegal.org/able-news-ju...

Able News Column July 2025 - Bringing the Americans with Disabilities Act to Life - Disability Rights Advocates

On the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I have extreme reverence for the disability community’s trailblazers who came before me and fire in my belly for the continued and...

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