The Civil Liberties of Disabled Citizens
The rights of the disabled, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other relevant statutes.
Hate Crimes and Vulnerable Communities
In reviewing the work of philosopher Martha Nussbaum, Atheism and Agnosticism Guide Austin Cline develops a solid way of explaining the justification behind hate crime statutes.
In reviewing the work of philosopher Martha Nussbaum, Atheism and Agnosticism Guide Austin Cline develops a solid way of explaining the justification behind hate crime statutes.
Case Study: Ian Stillman
About.com Deafness and Hard of Hearing Guide Jamie Berke reports on the distressing case of Ian Stillman, a deaf humanitarian who was arrested in India and convicted of drug possession after enduring a lengthy trial, in Hindi, with no interpreter or translator.
About.com Deafness and Hard of Hearing Guide Jamie Berke reports on the distressing case of Ian Stillman, a deaf humanitarian who was arrested in India and convicted of drug possession after enduring a lengthy trial, in Hindi, with no interpreter or translator.
Case Study: "Larry Smith"
About.com Deafness and Hard of Hearing Guide Jamie Berke describes a 1993 case in which police denied an interpreter to a deaf suspect (among other things), violating ADA regulations an the suspect's broader civil rights. The article includes links providing information on law enforcement agencies' responsibilities in dealing with deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
About.com Deafness and Hard of Hearing Guide Jamie Berke describes a 1993 case in which police denied an interpreter to a deaf suspect (among other things), violating ADA regulations an the suspect's broader civil rights. The article includes links providing information on law enforcement agencies' responsibilities in dealing with deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Legal Rights
Jamie Berke, About.com Guide to Deafness and Hard of Hearing, reports on legal rights and protections guaranteed to those with hearing loss.
Jamie Berke, About.com Guide to Deafness and Hard of Hearing, reports on legal rights and protections guaranteed to those with hearing loss.
Who Decides There's No Hope? - Euthanasia and Disabilities
Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Parenting Special Needs, discusses what happens when the goals of the right-to-die movement come into conflict with the goals of the disability-rights movement.
Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Parenting Special Needs, discusses what happens when the goals of the right-to-die movement come into conflict with the goals of the disability-rights movement.
HIV-AIDS and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AIDS/HIV Guide Mark Cichocki explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees with HIV-AIDS.
AIDS/HIV Guide Mark Cichocki explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees with HIV-AIDS.
The American Civil Liberties Union - Disability Rights
The ACLU's advocacy page for disability issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
The ACLU's advocacy page for disability issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
The American Civil Liberties Union - HIV/AIDS
The ACLU's advocacy page for HIV/AIDS issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.
The ACLU's advocacy page for HIV/AIDS issues, with up-to-the-minute news, links, and special reports.