News & Updates - Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL)

Help the Fight for Persons with Disabilities by Donating this Holiday Season

Posted by ACDL on December 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

The fight for persons with disabilities across our state and country is more critical today than ever before. The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) is prepared to take a stand and continue its advocacy for our disability community. Your assistance can help make this possible.

Settlement of EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge

Posted by ACDL on November 2, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Maricopa County will pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination charge filed by Complainant Roberta Bonaski, a former long-term employee of the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). Ms. Bonaski was represented by Arizona Center for Disability Law Staff Attorney Maya Abela.

Settlement of HUD Complaint against City of Phoenix

Posted by ACDL on August 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC), the Arizona Fair Housing Center (AFHC), and the City of Phoenix settled a complaint filed with HUD alleging disability, race, and national origin discrimination in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list process.

12 New National Fair Housing Videos (ASL)

Posted by ACDL on August 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

The National Fair Housing Alliance, along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, created 12 videos in American Sign Language (ASL) with English captioning. These videos provide important legal and practical information about fair housing rights. The videos were produced by Disability Independence Group, NFHA and Sweetwater Media.

Discriminatory Barriers exist with City of Phoenix’s Housing Choice Voucher Lottery

Posted by ACDL on August 5, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC) and the Arizona Fair Housing Center (AFHC) claim that City of Phoenix’s current process to open the wait list discriminates against individuals with disabilities and families and individuals who do not speak English well.

Planning Survey – What Disability Issues Are Most Important to You?

Posted by ACDL on June 30, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Arizona’s Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program is developing its goals and areas of focus for the upcoming 2017 fiscal year. We want to know what disability issues are most important to you and this survey is one way for us to learn what you have on your mind. Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete the survey.

Are You Planning to Vote?

Posted by ACDL on June 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Explore the reasons why voting is so important. Voting is an important way for you to express your opinions, make your voice heard and create positive change in your country and in people's lives. If you need help voting, this video can teach you what you need to know.

9-1-1 Providers Sued for Denying Access to Deaf Citizens

Posted by J.J. Rico, Executive Director on March 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Man holding phone with an emergency text message for 911

Phoenix, AZ — Deaf residents and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) submitted a suit for filing today in Arizona federal court seeking direct access to 9-1-1 services through text. The lawsuit seeks to make 9-1-1 services in Arizona accessible to individuals with a disability, including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The lawsuit comes as few 9-1-1 centers around the country comply with federal law...

Lawsuit Challenges Discriminatory Charge for Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Service

Posted by J.J. Rico, Executive Director on March 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Phoenix, AZ — A class action lawsuit filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona alleges that Total Transit Inc. (“TTI”), doing business as Discount Cab, violates federal and state law bycharging wheelchair users a $10.00 fee per trip – in addition to the standard fare – because they require accessible taxis. TTI is a large transportation provider in […]

ACDL’s 20 Year Anniversary Event

Posted by J.J. Rico, Executive Director on November 3, 2015 | 0 Comments

ACDL Executive Director J.J. Rico with 20th Anniversary event attendees

On May 15, 2015, the ACDL celebrated its 20th anniversary. It was an empowering evening! We honored a great individual and a law firm, both of whom exemplify ACDL’s vision for the future and are committed to social justice. ACDL’s Vision Award was bestowed upon Judge Randall Howe. Judge Howe exemplifies ACDL’s vision statement that one day we shall live in “A society that […]

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