Americans with Disabilities Act

A federal judge on Friday refused to stay an injunction against a portion of a new Alabama law that limits who can help voters with absentee ballot applications. Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor last week issued a preliminary injunction stating that the law's ban on gifts and payments for help with an absentee ballot application "are not enforceable as to blind, disabled, or illiterate voters."

While the practice of ballot collection is legal in 35 states, the rules vary significantly from state to state. In some states, the laws are so vague that they are open to interpretation. Alabama is the only state where only the voter is permitted to return the ballot unless there is an emergency situation.

The M Transit and the City of Montgomery are holding special celebration in honor of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On July 26, individuals with disabilities are invited to enjoy complimentary rides as a token of appreciation and support for their rights and contributions to the community.

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that the Alabama Department of Transportation refused to rehire a worker due to his physical disability. The worker was injured while working as a technician for the state department in 2007.

United Ability is hosting an assistive technology expo and learning event. The event is called A.T. Alabama. It is a two day event that will showcase different forms of assistive technology.

Jefferson County and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for North and Central Alabama have come to a settlement on voting access for the disabled.An…

Governor Robert Bentley’s plan to construct four new prisons is moving on through the state legislature, but not without a few red flags. APR’s MacKenzie…