Sentences with phrase «disabilities right»

Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has been proven unconstitutional in many courts and has even been addressed by the US Federal Department of Justice as unallowable as it robs people with disabilities their right to choosing a pet that meets their specific service and therapy needs.

Her whole career has been in education before she ran for office; she taught students with disabilities right after college like me, and she was a professor for decades.

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The Department of Transportation, which held discussions in 2016 with mental and physical disability rights groups about which animals should be allowed in airplane cabins, said it will monitor Delta's policy to make sure it is in line with the rights of passengers with disabilities who travel with service animals.

Despite his seemingly good deeds, Lewis was often roundly criticized by disability rights groups who felt the show presented those afflicted with MD — who Lewis referred to as «my kids» — disrespectfully and as objects of pity.

A disability rights groups in Texas wants to make sure people who've been disabled by gun violence in Texas get a chance to talk to lawmakers.

Disability Rights Advocates, on behalf of the Independent Living Resource Center and two people who use wheelchairs, filed a class - action lawsuit today against Lyft.

In March, Disability Rights Advocates, on behalf of the Independent Living Resource Center and two people who use wheelchairs, filed a class - action lawsuit today against Lyft.

«It's wrong for the Christy Clark government to systematically deny people with disabilities their rights to maternity and parental leave, and plunge them into poverty.»

The most robust opponents of assisted suicide — and the most effective in my view — are disability rights advocates.

Attorney Diane Coleman, president of the disabilities rights group Not Dead Yet, demonstrates how the same society that can not be bothered to provide the necessary assistance to enhance the lives of disabled people seems to jump to support any disabled person's request for assisted suicide.

The scientist's willingness to stick his neck out and spark controversy is what made him famous, but it has also got him into a lot of hot water; not just with Christians, but with many other groups including Muslims, feminists and disability rights campaigners.

Although Rapp states in her introduction that «the intersection of disability rights and reproductive rights [are] paradoxically linked feminist issues,» the potentially prophetic witness of the mothers who care for children with disabilities remains sequestered in this, the penultimate chapter.

Baroness Jane Campbell of Surbiton (disability rights activist, and former Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission), Baroness Grey - Thompson (former Gold - medal paralympian), Lady Finlay of Llandaff (leading palliative care specialist and President of the British Medical Association), and Lord Carlisle of Berriew (one of the UK's top QCs and legal experts) are all either atheist or agnostic, and tend to be in favour of legalised abortion.

Two disability rights campaigners have shown their opposition to a terminally - ill man's legal battle... More

Human rights advocates are looking to the Paralympics with high hopes of enforcing the disability rights of Russian citizens.

Two disability rights campaigners have shown their opposition to a terminally - ill man's legal battle to end his life when he wants.

I'm a disability rights activist, I don't call people «retard» because I try to practice what I preach.

Focuses on special education advocacy, community integration initiatives, and disability rights.

Division of Disability and Aging Services - Traumatic Brain Injury Program: 802-241-1456 Brain Injury Association of Vermont: For information on support groups call 1-877-856-1772 Disability Rights Vermont: 802-229-1355

Violations of Section III (non-religious private schools and private daycare centers) of the ADAAA are handled by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Rights Section.

The Center for Disability Rights launched a new website for the New York Disability Vote Network, which aims to build, solidify, and unify a disability voting bloc in the state.

Scope executive director Andy Rickell said: «This marks a watershed in the history of disability rights and highlights how disability is fundamentally a human rights issue.

The news has been welcomed by disability rights campaigners and health groups, who say the new changes will improve access to justice.

Disability Alliance (now Disability Rights UK) stated that it was «very concerned» the timetable allowed for the passage of the Bill could «prevent adequate analysis of the potential impact of plans to be undertaken» and warned that it may take legal action against the DWP over some of the proposed changes.

The government will today sign up to the United Nations Convention on Disability Rights, guaranteeing disabled people the right to education, employment and participation in political and public life.

While he has focused on topics close to his heart, such as disability rights, motivated by the lack of representation for those like his daughter who have Downs Syndrome, he has also long been a fierce critic of corruption, especially in connection to the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil.

Pols including U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, state Sen. Daniel Squadron, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Councilmembers Brad Lander and Stephen Levin, Assemblymember Walter Mosley and former Assemblymember Joan Millman praised Simon for tackling tough issues like gun control, public education, civil and disability rights, ethics in government, minimum wage, and paid family leave.

Disability Rights New York has filed a class action lawsuit against the Dollar General Corporation for failing to make their New York stores accessible to people with mobility disabilities.

The Boerum Hill resident and lawyer for disability rights replaces Millman and will assume her responsibilities immediately, overseeing a number of key committees.

At a protest outside the governor's offices Tuesday, Bruce Darling with the Center for Disability Rights displayed an award that the group fashioned for Cuomo that features a 5 - inch gold screw on a trophy pedestal.

A nonprofit disability rights organization filed a class - action lawsuit against Uber, claiming the ride - hailing service discriminates against New York City riders with disabilities by not providing enough access to vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs.

Meanwhile discussions elsewhere reached consensus on disability rights, taking competition out of the NHS, tribunal fees, legal aid, zero - hours and short - hours contracts, agency workers, immigration, local government funding, housing, the Middle East, the minimum wage, the living wage, Royal Mail, the railways, science and technology, mental health, fracking, animal welfare, Lords reform, reducing smoking and consumption of alcohol, fats and sugar, reaffirming all - women shortlists, youth services, careers advice, sexual and relationship education, and even the 11 - plus (recognising that selection at age 11 damaged education for all children, but stopping short of abolishing existing grammar schools).

MIDTOWN EAST — Disability rights activists accused the city of treating them as «second class citizens» at the unveiling of an accessible taxi they say is being downplayed by Mayor Bloomberg's administration.

BURNET, Texas (June 12)-- It is popular and expedient in politics to champion taxpayer rights, state's rights, patient rights, gay rights, people - with - disabilities rights, even animal rights.

As a community organizer and board member of Community Board 3, advocating for disability rights has always been a priority.

Darren Aquino, an actor and disability rights activist, is also running on the Republican line but has raised no more than $ 1,800 since the start of the race, spending a little more than half that amount.

The first person to feature on the «Earn Your Crown» column is Ms.FaridaBedwei, an award winning Entrepreneur, Writer and Disability Rights Advocatewho shares a difficult moment in her life and how she was able to make the best out of it.

Also launching a new ballot line: Disability rights crusader, one - time state Senate candidate and persistent Cuomo critic Michael Carey.

As state lawmakers wrestle in the final days of the legislative session over legalizing ride - hailing services such as Uber in upstate New York, a new disability rights group has emerged as a harsh critic of the company.

4.10 pm Transport Subject: Disabled Access to Transport Witness (es): Sophie Christiansen OBE, Paralympian, British Equestrian Federation, Marije Davidson, Policy and Research Manager, Disability Rights UK and George Fielding, Panel Chair, Whizz Kidz; Niki Glazier, Co-ordinator, Mental Health Action Group, Lucy Hurst - Brown, Chief Executive, Brandon Trust, George McNamara, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Alzheimers Society and Srabani Sen, Chief Executive, Contact - a-Family; Paul Breckell, Chief Executive, Action on Hearing Loss, Peter Rayner, Vice-President, National Pensioners Convention, Tanvi Vyas, Campaigns Officer, Trailblazers and Richard Leaman, Chief Executive, Guide Dogs Location: The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

The Cuomo administration has tapped a disability rights attorney, Julia Pinover - Kupiec, to work as the governor's assistant counsel.

This Act also set up the National Disability Council, which was abolished when the Disability Rights Commission was established in April 2000.

The Disability Rights Commission was replaced in October 2007 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which is now responsible for the work of three former equality commissions: the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission.

Kaliya Franklin is an experienced disability rights writer, blogger, campaigner and founder of The Broken of Britain, a non partisan campaign against the welfare cuts.

was founded in 1983 by disability rights advocates working to elect a Democrat (Mario Cuomo) governor of New York.

The 504 DEMOCRATIC CLUB was founded in 1983 by disability rights advocates working to elect a Democrat (Mario Cuomo) governor of New York.

Another longshot candidate, actor and disability rights activist Darren Aquino, has little presence on the campaign trail and minimal campaign funds.

What have you accomplished in regard to advancing disability rights?

504 Dems is the first Democratic Club in the country focusing on disability rights!