Nidhi Mahendra
@nidhislp.bsky.social
#SLP Faculty in Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Speech Pathology Division Chief at Duke University. VP for Science & Research of ASHA. Interests: aging, dementia, aphasia, health equity, academic leadership
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17 US states filed a lawsuit against the US govt arguing #Section504 of the Rehab Act of 1973 be declared unconstitutional due to a May 2024 update, adding nondiscrimination protection for persons w/ gender dysphoria and expanded communication access. Learn more at: www.asha.org/news/2025/te... 1/2
Texas v Becerra: A Lawsuit That Threatens Disability Rights
In Texas v. Becerra, 17 states argue that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is unconstitutional. ASHA is concerned this lawsuit could have a sweeping negative impact on people with disabil...
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February 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
17 US states filed a lawsuit against the US govt arguing #Section504 of the Rehab Act of 1973 be declared unconstitutional due to a May 2024 update, adding nondiscrimination protection for persons w/ gender dysphoria and expanded communication access. Learn more at: www.asha.org/news/2025/te... 1/2