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Disability advocates say settlement weakens protections for people with disabilities
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 -
Peaces of Me Foundation Redesigns Its Accessibility Newsletter
Peaces of Me’s mission is to erase stigma surrounding disabilities by creating innovative community education and professional training resources that move the needle from basic -
The DOL final rule rescinds several Section 503 compliance requirements
The DOL final rule, effective September 21, 2026, rescinds several Section 503 compliance requirements, including mandatory disability self-identification, the 7 percent utilization goal, and related -
The Department of Labor revises disability hiring rules.
The Department of Labor revises disability hiring rules under Section 503 rules for federal contractors, ending disability status self-identification and a 7 percent disability representation -
ADA Title III lawsuits are Increasing – Mid Year Report
ADA Title III lawsuits are increasing. A mid-year 2026 federal ADA Title III lawsuit filings reached 5,006, the highest first-half total since 2021 and a -
AAPD condemns a new rule that weakens disability employment protections for federal contractors.
AAPD condemns a new rule that weakens employment protections for federal contractors. A new US Department of Labor rule weakens Section 503 disability employment protections