americans with disabilities act

Today's guests joined us to discuss the use of seclusion and restraint in Michigan schools. Students who struggle to regulate their emotions are sometimes physically restrained or isolated, but these tactics are often a threat to children with disabilities.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they're not getting needed assistance in public schools. The question for the justices Wednesday involves a deaf student from Michigan and a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The city had said it would cut those services by 70% later this month, after the Detroit City Council rejected a contract with one of the city’s current providers. But Duggan said the federal government made it clear that would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the city has found temporary providers to fill the gaps.

Health care providers would not be able to deny organ transplants based on a recipient’s disability under a bill expected it to make it through a state Senate Committee this week.

A federal lawsuit against two Detroit-area Kohl’s department stores can go forward. The stores in Novi and Northville are accused of violating the…

A bill just introduced in the Michigan House is aimed at cracking down on the prescription of fake emotional support animals.House Bill 4910, known as the…

The Next IdeaDriverless cars are on the horizon. That much is clear. We’ve heard from businesses, engineers and politicians about how autonomous vehicles…

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on a person’s disability. It…

One of the most profound changes in Michigan has been the way we care for and treat people who are developmentally disabled.In 1970, there were 14,000…

The State of Michigan is close to wrapping up a plan to make its programs more accessible to people with disabilities.The goal is to get State offices,…