(KTSM)
July 26, 2012
EL PASO, TEXAS– [Excerpt provided by Inclusion Daily Express] It may be hard to imagine the same people celebrating and protesting at the same time but that’s exactly what happened today at El Paso City Hall.
Advocates of the Americans With Disabilities Act led a protest in front of City Hall to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the act’s passing.
As part of the demonstration, the Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project announced a series of lawsuits against city and county governments, claiming they have violated the ADA.
The lawsuits follow the death of an El Paso man struck by a vehicle as he crossed a street near the eastside bus terminal in his wheelchair. ADA advocates blame local government for the incident for failing to provide accessible pathways near the terminal.
Entire article:
Celebration/Protest At El Paso City Hall Over Disabilities Act
http://tinyurl.com/ide0726123a
Related:
Conference Shines Light on Local ADA Lawsuits
http://www.ktsm.com/news/conference-shines-light-local-ada-lawsuits
Disability Rights Group Files Lawsuits
http://www.ktsm.com/news/disability-rights-group-files-lawsuits
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