The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides updates to its “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” technical assistance information
Year: 2020
Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Releases Data Privacy and Security Report
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released a report on the findings of its Data Privacy and Security Advisory Committee.
Department of Justice share information and success stories about its ADA Mediation program
This year marks the 30th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush’s signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. Throughout 2020, the Civil Rights Division is publishing a series of blog posts highlighting …
UW Recognizes #ADA30
By: Barbara Lanser, Mari Magler, Ruben Mota, Top Tantivivat, and Phyllis Treige The Americans with Disabilities Act — a hallmark law that has had an undeniable impact on access and inclusion at UW–Madison — turns …
Furthering the Promise of Equal Access to Healthcare
The ADA guarantees people with disabilities equal access to medical providers like doctor’s offices, pharmacies, and hospitals. The department continues to vigorously enforce the ADA to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers that keep people with …
The Department of Justice Warns of Inaccurate Flyers and Postings Regarding the Use of Face Masks and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Eric Dreiband reiterated today that cards and other documents bearing the Department of Justice seal and claiming that individuals are exempt from face mask requirements are fraudulent.
City of Oberlin Celebrates 30 Years of the ADA with Accessibility Loans
The Americans with Disabilities Act will turn 30 years old on July 26, and the city of Oberlin is celebrating by making loans available for accessibility projects. The Community Improvement Corporation is giving up to …
Johns Hopkins releases report on digital contact tracing to aid COVID-19 response
Johns Hopkins University today released a comprehensive report to help government, technology developers, businesses, institutional leaders, and the public make responsible decisions around use of digital contact tracing technology, including smartphone apps and other tools, …
American Medical Assoc. issues new principles to restore trust in data privacy
Responding to Americans’ growing reluctance to share health data and unresolved tension over eroding personal privacy, the American Medical Association (AMA) today issued new privacy principles (PDF) supporting an individual’s right to control, access, and …
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TEMPORARILY HALTS THE ISSUANCE OF RIGHT-TO-SUE NOTICES AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Department of Justice, as of March 16, 2020, has temporarily suspended issuing Right-to-Sue Notices to civil rights charging parties, unless a charging party requests such a notice, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department’s suspension …