In my last post, I spoke generally about the rights of disabled detainees under the Americans with Disabilities Act, (“ADA”), and Rehabilitation Act. In this post, I want to highlight some recent settlements that enforced these rights. These examples are just a slice of what is possible, but they give a snapshot of the ADA… Read More
The United States Constitution guarantees all individuals the right to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect. This obviously includes individuals, like myself, who have a disability. Too often, I read about law enforcement interactions with disabled people gone terribly wrong. It’s tragic and heartbreaking for a lot of reasons, but for me, knowing that… Read More
I am not “daredevil.” Often that is the first reaction I get when it comes out that I am (1) blind and (2) an attorney. There are way worse people to be compared to than a crime-fighting superhero, but I assure you the similarity ends at “blind” and “lawyer.” I have a good reason for… Read More
