Disability Rights Washington is having their annual fundraiser: https://disabilityrightswa.ejoinme.org/breakingbarriers2020 Give, if you can...
Disability, History, and Law: Celebrating Thirty Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
My wheelchair ostensibly advertises my disability, so it is not ‘hidden.’ I am paralyzed from the neck down. I cannot move my hands or feet. The wheelchair is bulkier than most chairs, and as an attorney, my chair is inexplicably drawn toward the toes of opposing counsel. It’s an odd coincidence, really. Using a wheelchair …
Masks and Fake ADA cards…
A concerned member wrote to me about fake ADA cards. Picture below. There is justifiable indignation toward people without disabilities claiming a fake disability, forging documents, and claiming a false entitlement. Please don't print these out... There are so many reasons not to make these cards. I do not understand why someone would do it. …
WACDA Newsletter
Washington Civil and Disability Advocate recently published its quarterly newsletter. It can be found at: https://www.wacda.com/wacda-news-may-2020
Some ways to support…
Members had a few suggestions on how to support protesters. If inclined, one can donate to bail funds... https://blacklivesseattle.org/bail-fund/ https://donorbox.org/ncbf Some members have directly contributed to people with disabilities who are protesting. *Disclaimer: We are sharing information on ways some members have shown support independently. WADA is not directly affiliated with these groups.
Statement in Solidarity
We would like to show our solidarity with the Black community in their stand for civil rights, justice, and respect. In the past, the Black community lent their support to the community of people with disabilities, and we would do the same. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to George Floyd, his family, and …
WSBA Resources during the Covid epidemic
The Washington Bar Association has great resources during this time: https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/member-support/covid-19
Judy Heumann interview and Crip Camp
If you are looking for Netflix disability related content to watch, Crip Camp gives real perspectives on disability, identity, and what it took to get the regulations to the Rehabilitation Act signed. Judy wrote a book about her experience, and did an interview on the Daily Show. http://www.cc.com/video-clips/eo9k6n/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-judith-heumann---defying-obstacles-in--being-heumann--and--crip-camp----extended-interview
Working from home before it was cool…
Working from home has been a reasonable accommodation for some people with disabilities. Now that the coronavirus makes working from home a best practice, employers that gave these accommodations find they are better prepared. Read more... https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/disabled-people-have-worked-remotely-for-years-and-theyve-got-advice-for-you-and-your-bosses-/2020/03/17/f99dfd54-67d1-11ea-b313-df458622c2cc_story.html
The Peacock That Roared…
In addition to speaking last year at our annual event, Carolyn Ladd wrote an article for us and the KCBA. It can be found at: https://www.kcba.org/For-Lawyers/Bar-Bulletin/PostId/1053/what-qualifies-as-a-service-animal It's also reproduced with pemission below: THE PEACOCK THAT ROARED: WHAT QUALIFIES AS A SERVICE ANIMAL? In January 2018, a passenger tried to board a United Airlines flight …
