Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.
"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."
Timeline of Events in ERC’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber
This page provides a general timeline of the ERC’s investigation and lawsuit against Uber.
Equal Rights Center Joins Other Leading Civil Rights Organizations in Civil Rights Testing Related Amicus Effort
Yesterday, the ERC joined the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and seven other civil rights organizations to file an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Acheson Hotels, LLC vs Laufer.
“The ADA gave us a remarkable opportunity” – Reflections on the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 33rd Anniversary
As we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the ADA becoming law, Rod Boggs and Rabbi Bruce Kahn reflected on the ERC's historic and ongoing work to increase access for people with disabilities.
Commemorating the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary: Marsha Mazz Reflects
32 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Liz Stuewe and Marsha Mazz spoke about how the disability rights landscape has changed.
Meet Liz Stuewe, the ERC’s New Accessibility Rights Manager
Liz joined the Equal Rights Center in April and we are thrilled to have her on board! We’re excited to introduce her to you through this conversation...
ADA 31st Anniversary Commemoration
July 26, 2021 marked the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
NAD AND ERC INVITE STATE AGENCIES IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND WEST VIRGINIA TO COLLABORATE IN ADDRESSING ILLEGAL DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION
Investigation indicates agencies are failing to ensure equal and meaningful access to signing deaf and hard of hearing individuals seeking assistance with completion of applications for public [...]
IN IMPORTANT OPINION FOR DISABILITY ACCESS AND INCLUSION, FEDERAL JUDGE RULES THAT UBER IS SUBJECT TO ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS
On Monday, March 15th, United States District Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson denied Uber’s motion to dismiss in the case Equal Rights Center v. Uber Technologies, Inc., et al.
ERC Commemorates 30 Years of the ADA
This month, to celebrate the ADA's 30th anniversary, the ERC will be reflecting on the impact the legislation has had, as well as the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equity for [...]
