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In every issue THE $66 BILLION SET ASIDE for passenger rail in the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act holds the promise to jump-start projects across the country, but the Federal Railroad Administration still must develop criteria to prioritize which of those projects receive funding. Amtrak says both pots of money "would support new passenger equipment for state-supported and long-distance trains" and "new passenger trainsets to replace the 45-year-old Northeast Regional Amfleet trains." Much to be determined in Amtrak's funding windfall. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) reasonable accommodation requirement, major differences between the ADA and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and significance of the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA).

The article reports on the legislative activities of the U.S. Congress as of August 2, 2010. These include the passage of H. R. 1320, Federal Advisory Committee Disclosure, the adoption of H. R. 1504, Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary and the passage of H. R. 3101, Communications Technology Accessibility. A chart showing legislators' vote on legislative measures before Congress is presented.

The article informs that in February 2021, the Online Accessibility Act has been reintroduced in to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to include an additional provision, Title VI: Consumer Facing Websites and Mobile Applications Owned or Operated by a Private Entity. It is noted that the proposed legislation includes provisions regarding administrative remedies, reporting of violations, and enforcement by the Department of Justice or through private rights of action.

The article presents the author's perspectives on the ineffectiveness of structured negotiations as an alternative to litigation which concentrates on solution and collaboration. The author mentions that structured negotiations would not be effective to deal discrimination under either Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The author states that Americans would not have attained their ultimate victories and goals in any cases through the structured negotiations procedure.

The article discusses the author's sentiments on the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She says that the primary beneficiaries of the ADA will be people with severe disabilities. She emphasizes that the ADA is not intended as an affirmative action, or preferential treatment, statute. She stresses the areas of importance to blind people which are not addressed in the ADA.

On Feb. 15, 2018, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 620, entitled the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, to amend Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. According to the language of the House bill, its purpose is to “promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action, and for other purposes.” [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Case name:Mathai v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University, No. 12‐2778 (E.D. La. 07/17/13). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers an overview of legislative bills and amendments in the U.S. On January 16, 2009 changes to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) came into effect to include roles regarding notice and certification of family or medical leave. On January 1, 2009, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was revised by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 which expand the definition of disability.

The article discusses the approval of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by the U.S. Senate. The ADA protects against discrimination and compensates those with disabilities. Determining disabilities, the Rehabilitation Act, civil rights, educators' concerns, and concern about the bill are examined. Several government bodies are involved with the decision over the bill, including the Justice Department and the House Education and Labor Committee.

The article reports on Amendments Act (S 3406) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that seeks to strengthen employment protections for people with disabilities. It was passed in the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent that would realign the ADA of 1990. Once the bill is approved, it will reverse several U.S. Supreme Court decisions beginning in 1999 that reduce the number of workers protected from employment discrimination under the law.

The article reports on the approval of the legislative bill, HR 3195 by the U.S. House of Congress which would revise the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill would make public access easier for the disabled and would expand protections for the disabled in the workplace. Pros and cons to the provisions of the bill are cited.

The article features Democrat Senator of Iowa Tom Harkin, who plans to introduce the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Act before his retirement. Harkin says that the disability employment has not increased and about two-thirds of citizens with disabilities are unemployed after the U.S. Americans with Disabilitie Act (ADA) was passed in 1990. It also states that the success of the bill is not clear due to the control of Republican Party in the House of Congress.

The author reflects on the significance of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S. He cites the success of ADA in changing the physical landscape as well as the social landscape in the country. He emphasizes the significance of employees with disabilities such as the visually impaired workers at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and the Louisiana Association for the Blind. He recommends that manufacturers should hire people with disabilities.

The article reports on the publication of the propose regulation for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act (ADAAA). It states that the 93 pages regulation was imposed on January 1, 2009 which provides additional definition on disability with full protection under ADA. It notes that the proposed regulation also cites a detailed discussion on consistency impairments and disabilities qualification.

The author reflects on the significant role of the Senate Bill 1608 introduced by the California Senate to address issues regarding the prevalence of Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 lawsuits in the state. She points out that one of the best provisions proposed in the new law is a stipulation that plaintiffs may recover damages only for a violation they personally encountered. She also discusses other provisions of the bill.

The article offers information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 signed by U.S. President George W. Bush into law. Its statute has reportedly included a lengthy, itemized list of disabilities which can affect cognitive skills, physical capabilities and biological functions. According to Frank Alvarez, who coordinates Jackson Lewis' disability, the new law is expected to impact the 90 percent rate prevailed by employers in ADA lawsuits.

The article reports the passing by full vote in the Senate version of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act. The bill is waiting to be approved by President George W. Bush and the version differs in several critical areas compared to the one passed by the House in 1990. However, both House and Senate bills specify that mitigating measures should not be considered considered when making disability determinations.

The article discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and U.S. president George W. Bush's approval of legislation to amend it. The article mentions civil rights law, school officials, increased costs, the Rehabilitation Act, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The article also mentions students with disabilities and impairments, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The article reports that legislation aimed at shoring up the Americans with Disabilities Act was cleared by the House in the U.S. in September 2008. It includes an in-depth analysis of the key stipulations of the bill, which also clarifies the scope of protections afforded by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The article reports on the redefining of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the legislation passed by the U.S. Senate. The bill is expected to be signed by President George W. Bush after its clearing on September 17, 2008. It highlights the need to reshape the definition on disabilities in the ADA, specifically on court rulings, wherein plaintiffs are being granted with compensation for their disabilities linked to the qualifications for clinically disabled people.

The article reports on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act that passed the U.S. House by a vote of 402-17 in June 2008. The bill expands the protection of disabled employees against workplace discrimination which includes mitigating measures that makes a person ineligible for coverage including medication or prosthesis. Meanwhile, both the House and Senate have reiterate the definition of disability as a physical or mental impairment that limits major life activities.

The article focuses on revisions made to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The details involved in the bills' revision are described and comments from Sue Gamm, the former chief of special education in Chicago, Illinois, are included. The types of aid given to students by schools under the unchanged laws are also discussed.

The article discusses concerns that amendments to the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act could lead to greater numbers of Section 504 claims. Robert Berlow and Jessica Butler, members of the government affairs committee for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates claim the bill is intended to aid in the education of disabled children. Ron Hager, an attorney for the National Disability Rights Network, notes how mitigation measures will affect eligibility.

The article reports that U.S. Congress-House has finally took a step forward in advancing legislation that would help to restore the original intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and improve employment protections for millions of people with disabilities. With a vote of 43-1, the House Education & Labor Committee, and with a vote of 37-0, the House Judiciary Committee, approves the proposed ADA Amendments Act.

The article reports on a legislation approved by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on April 24, 2008 that would let federal regulators punish commercial bus companies that do not give acceptable access for disabled passengers. Accordingly, the Senate committee approved the measure by voice vote, allowing the government to revoke licenses of bus operators who do not comply with requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

The article reports on the signing of California Senate Bill 1186 or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Reform by Governor Jerry Brown.

The article presents an update on several news featured at meetingsnet.com. The U.S. government has proposed new rules that will put more restrictions into the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Convention Industry Council has named Talley Management Group Inc. its new association management company in replacement of Management Options Inc. A study by the Travel Industry Association revealed that travelers avoided 41 million trips in 2007 due to their frustration with air travel.

The article cites that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Restoration Act of 2007, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, intends to restore to the ADA broad protections and expand its definition. The ADA provides important protections for employees and those seeking employment. However, the new bill would dramatically broaden the original legislation to change what constitutes an impairment under the law.

This section offers news briefs related to people with visual disabilities as of October 2010. It notes that the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act awaits the approval of U.S. President Barack Obama after its passage in the House of Representatives. Charlie Hamilton has been named vice president of sales for North America at Dolphin Computer Access. The U.S. Department of Justice has released new Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations which cover areas such as the talking automated teller machines (ATMs).

The article reports on the new regulation, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) in the U.S. as of 2009. An overview of the regulations new definitions of disability is presented as well as a nonexhaustive list of examples such as caring for oneself, seeing, eating, communicating and related topics. The amendments make easier for individuals seeking the law's protection to demonstrate that they meet the definition of disability.