Disability Discrimination Archives | Grady H. Williams, Jr. LL.M, Attorneys at Law

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Uber, Lyft Sued Over Wheelchair Access
6 years ago
In theory, the rapid growth of Uber, Lyft and other on-demand ride-sharing services should make cities more accessible to people with disabilities, especially considering the tendency of municipal governments to underfund paratransit systems. However, these ride-share companies, even more than t... [read more]

2018 Midterms Raise Accessibility Concerns
6 years ago
As the midterm elections approach, disability rights advocates are concerned about whether all eligible voters with disabilities will, in fact, have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. About 35 million eligible voters in the U.S. have a disability – close to one in six. Although ... [read more]

Responding to Discrimination Charges, Facebook Removes Controversial Advertising Categories
6 years ago
Facebook is changing its practices to make harder for advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities. When businesses seek to advertise on Facebook’s platform, the social network provides tens of thousands of different categories for advertisers to target their desired audience, and... [read more]

Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users
7 years ago
A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. The lawsuit claims that state regulations and facility policies discriminate against residents and potential residents who use wheelchairs. Filed on behalf of the Fair Housing Justice... [read more]