A federal judge approved a settlement that removes community integration language from updated Section 504 regulations and may weaken protections for people with disabilities.
The agreement ends Texas v. Kennedy, a lawsuit brought by Texas and other states that originally challenged disability rules.
Disability advocates say the change breaks with decades of law and weakens protections for people with disabilities to live in the community.
Although the law itself was not changed, advocates warn the settlement could confuse states and providers and lead to more institutionalization.
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I audited five public design systems. The one built for mobile, Material 3, hands designers accessibility as first-class properties. The web still treats the same
Mark SMiller is a digital accessibility consultant who helps organizations build accessible, inclusive digital experiences. He speaks regularly at industry conferences,, CSUN, CVENt and apperes on many webinars and podace. , He trains teams on practical, sustainable accessibility workflows.
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