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Sep 11, 2024 · The court of appeals erred in holding that emotional distress damages are categorically unavailable for violations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 1557 of the ACA and, by extension, Title VI and the other antidiscrimination statutes that incorporate its remedies.
23 hours ago · In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed, and for the first time in history, civil rights of people with disabilities were protected by law. President Richard Nixon signed it into law on September 26, 1973. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 replaced preexisting laws collectively referred to as the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.
2 days ago · admin. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is landmark legislation that solidifies the rights of individuals with disabilities in the United States. A crucial, but often misunderstood part of the ADA involves its protections against retaliation and coercion. Understanding these provisions is fundamental to ensuring that individuals with ...
Sep 10, 2024 · A new final rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)* bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—emphasizing equitable, accessible, and integrated services that meet their needs in a nondiscriminatory and effective manner.
23 hours ago · No. The National Survey of Victims’ Views found that 61% of crime victims support shorter prison sentences and more spending on prevention and rehabilitation than long prison sentences. Indeed, the survey found that victims would prefer the criminal legal system to focus more on rehabilitation than punishment by a 2 to 1 margin.
Sep 12, 2024 · The Supreme Court of the United States recently held in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., 142 S. Ct. 1562 (2022), that damages for emotional distress are not recoverable in actions seeking to enforce the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Sep 3, 2024 · The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 passed crucial supports for people with disabilities that remain central to the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system we know today. Known simply as the Rehab Act, this legislation stands on the shoulders of decades of public rehabilitation laws in the United States.
