GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash • Tennessee Lookout
The push by Republican Attorney Generals in 17 states to break down some federal laws protecting people with disabilities from discrimination has prompted protests from advocates, parents and local officials. The GOP-led lawsuit covers specific protections for transgender people. However, some experts have warned that it could undermine federal protections for all people with disabilities. […]
Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters
Freshman state Rep. Lee Halsey (R-Helena) passed a bipartisan bill in his first legislative session that would require training for law enforcement officers on interacting with people with special sensory needs. Halsey now plans to take the idea to the next step by introducing legislation to extend this training to firefighters. “At the scene of […]
Supreme Court Rejects Veterans’ Disability Benefits Appeal Over Cold War Nuclear Accident
The Associated Press (AP) reported that the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal by veterans seeking review of a class action claim for disability benefits due to Cold War-era radiation exposure. Victor Skarr of Nixa, Missouri, seeks benefits for himself and other veterans who allegedly fell ill from radiation exposure while recovering and […]
