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New Requirements for Eviction Complaints

Posted by ACDL on November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
En Espanol ASL Video Did you know that there are laws to protect you from being evicted and, in some instances, from incurring fees and penalties for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order entitled “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19.”  This Order is effective September 4, […]
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Heading to the Polls? Don’t forget Your Identification!

Posted by ACDL on November 2, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO If you are voting in-person this year, Arizona law requires you to present identification. When you arrive, state your name and address to the poll worker and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or 3. The following lists come from the Secretary of State’s Website located here. List #1 […]
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Top 10 Questions People Ask ACDL’s Voter Hotline

Posted by ACDL on November 2, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO Did you know ACDL has a voter hotline on Election Day?  We do.  On Election Day, ACDL staffs a hotline to address election concerns for individuals with disabilities related to the right to vote independently and privately and be able to access polling places and use accessible voting equipment. Call ACDL at (602) 274-6287 (if you are in the Phoenix […]
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Staying Safe at the Polls

Posted by ACDL on October 30, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO This general election poses a number of challenges for voters because of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, “[t]he more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk for COVID-19 spread.” This means long lines and long wait times can increase your risk, but the CDC has issued guidance to […]
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CDC Issues Eviction Moratorium

Posted by ACDL on October 28, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an eviction moratorium in the form of an Agency Order (CDC Order) that will prevent renters from being evicted due to the failure to pay rent. This order is in effect from September 4 until December 31, 2020. Click here to view the CDC Order in its entirety. […]
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AZ Secretary of State Releases Guidance on Preventing Voter Intimidation

Posted by ACDL on October 23, 2020 | 0 Comments
ESPANOL AQUI ASL VIDEO Voter Intimidation is nothing new, dating back hundreds of years, but is a serious problem affecting the potential disenfranchisement of individuals. Given the publicity and the importance of this election, many news outlets are reporting that voter intimidation could be a problem on Election Day. Federal and state laws prohibit voter intimidation. Voter intimidation occurs when someone “intimidates, threatens, or […]
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CMS Publishes New Guidance on Nursing Home Visitation

Posted by ACDL on September 25, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL  ASL VIDEO The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of many, and one particularly hard-hit group is nursing home residents. Nursing homes have greatly limited visitation, leading many residents to feel isolated, depressed, and confused. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance on nursing home visitation during the pandemic. Previously, CMS urged nursing homes to only […]
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What is the Census and Why it’s Important for People with Disabilities

Posted by ACDL on September 23, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO People with disabilities are a part of every single community in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people with disabilities make up 26% of the US population, nearly 1 in 4. But they continue to be ignored and their participation in the Census is historically low. Issues including physical and attitudinal barriers, economic inequality, isolation, and […]
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Cochise County Elections Fails Voters with Disabilities by Prohibiting Curbside Voting

Posted by ACDL on September 2, 2020 | 0 Comments
The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the Arizona Civil Rights Act against Cochise County for denying Kathleen Hoffard, a voter with disabilities, the right to vote curbside in the November 2018 election, and upcoming November 2020 election.  […]
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Overview of Schooling Options for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19

Posted by ACDL on August 13, 2020 | 0 Comments
EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEOS This is the third in a series of blog posts on the Arizona Center for Disability Law’s website about school reopenings during COVID-19. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first two posts in the series, check them out: Post 1 and  Post 2. Today’s post will provide information for families about the different schooling options that exist […]
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