Election Officials Misusing the ADA to Close Polling Places
Washington, DC – A new report released today by the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) shows many of America’s polling places remain inaccessible to people with disabilities. The report, entitled Blocking the Ballot Box: Ending Misuse of the ADA to Close Polling Places,…
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2019 saw Disability Rights Louisiana/Advocacy Center receive the NDRN Advocacy Award for our work on behalf of people with disabilities in jails and prisons. Our successful defense of P&A standing in the case against David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) and…
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The Advocacy Center suffered a great loss this week with the passing of David Gallegos. David was a Program Director for three employment programs, and worked for the Advocacy Center for 18 years. In addition to his work securing employment…
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