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Oct 10, 2023

D.C.’s Planet Word Opens New Exhibit Aimed At Normalizing Dyslexia

The interactive exhibit is designed to debunk myths about the learning disability that impacts one in five people in the U.S.

Dec 01, 2022

Investigation Finds Fairfax Schools Failed Students With Disabilities During Pandemic

Fairfax Schools failed to meet the needs of students with disabilities during the pandemic, according to the U.S. Education Department.

Jul 07, 2022

A D.C. Queer Bar Got Backlash For Being Inaccessible. It’s Not Unusual, Disability Advocates Say

An incident at A League Of Her Own has drawn criticisms about the inaccessibility of nightlife across the District, including at queer bars.

May 03, 2017

DDOT Is Bringing Back Red Top Meter Rules Downtown

Beginning May 8, only people who have disability placards and tags can park at these meters in the Central Business District. Others will be fined $250.

Dec 11, 2015

Uber Is Now Providing Disability-Friendly Offerings

Passengers who require wheelchairs can access Uber vehicles for persons with disabilities.

Sep 10, 2014

Lawsuit Alleges D.C.’s Emergency Planning Doesn’t Serve People With Disabilities

“We’re very concerned that wheelchair users are underserved in the nation’s capital, and potentially in grave danger during the next disaster.”

May 14, 2013

Sting Reveals D.C. Taxis Ignore Nearly Half of All Customers With Disabilities

D.C. taxicabs aren’t very friendly toward potential customers with disabilities.

May 08, 2013

Lawsuit Claims D.C. Housing Authority Did Not Provide Interpreters to Hearing-Impaired Residents

Two hearing-impaired women are suing the D.C. Housing Authority, claiming the agency continuously denied them access to an interpreter.

 
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