United States Files Statement of Interest in San Juan

November 9, 2020

On November 9, 2020, the United States filed a Statement of Interest in the case of Betancourt-Colon v. City of San Juan, 19-cv-1837 (D.P.R.).  In Betancourt-Colon, four individuals with mobility disabilities allege that San Juan has failed to install and maintain curb ramps necessary to ensure its sidewalks are accessible.  The Statement of Interest asserts the long-held position of the United States that a public entity’s provision and maintenance of public sidewalks is a covered “service” under Title II of the ADA.

Furthering the Promise: Equal Access to Childcare

November 2, 2020

Furthering the Promise: Equal Access to Childcare

DOJ Blog: Furthering the Promise—The ADA Mediation Program

August 26, 2020

Justice Department Settles with Gates Chili Central school District to Ensure Equal Access for Students with Service Animals

August 20, 2020

Justice Department Settles with Massachusetts General Hospital to Ensure Equal Access for Individuals with Disabilities, Including Those in Recovery from Addiction

August 7, 2020

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Spencer East Brookfield School District to Resolve Disability Descrimination Complaint

July 30, 2020

The Justice Department today announced that it reached an agreement with Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District in Spencer, Massachusetts to resolve its lawsuit alleging employment discrimination on the basis of disability.

Justice Department Settles with Private School to Ensure Compliance with the ADA

July 31, 2020

Justice Department Enters Agreement with School District to Ensure Playgrounds are Accessible to Children with Disabilities

June 3, 2020

Protecting Civil Rights While Responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

April 30, 2020

Yesterday, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights issued the statement, Protecting Civil Rights While Responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The statement reiterates that discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and other protected classes continues to be unlawful during this public health emergency. The statement also provides information on how to report civil rights violations and obtain additional civil rights resources.

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Walgreens to Resolve HIV Discrimination

April 2, 2020

The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement with Walgreen Company (Walgreens), a national retail store and pharmacy chain.  The settlement agreement resolves a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that alleges that at a Las Vegas, Nevada, pharmacy Walgreens refused to give a customer an influenza vaccination (flu shot) because he has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis.

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