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ABA passed resolution calls on LSAT to accommodate people with disabilities

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The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates unanimously passed a resolution February 6 urging the Law School Admission’s Council to improve its procedures for ensuring people with disabilities have a fair shot at attending law school.

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Galaxy now on ABA page

The American Bar Association has added DisAbility Rights Galaxy to its Blawg Directory.

The directory contains a comprehensive list of continually updated law blogs, including more than 50 specifically related to disability law.

In recent years, the ABA has …

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Barney Frank bill back in Congress

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This article was updated June 16.

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank has reintroduced a bill that would create new restrictions on class action lawsuits filed by federally funded entities against facilities housing people with disabilities.

The bill would create a time-limited …

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ABA pledge passes the century mark

This is a photograph of a 300 year old statute of lady justice overseeing the well of justice at Frankfurts Roemer Square.

More than 100 legal employers nationwide have signed the American Bar Association’s Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law one-page pledge to promote disability diversity in the legal profession.

A variety of advocacy law groups, law firms, law schools and …

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Lawyers with disabilities edit book

The graphic is a book cover for "Lawyers, Lead On: Lawyers with Disabilities Share Their Insights"

“Lawyers, Lead On: Lawyers with Disabilities Share Their Insights” is  a new book edited by Carrie G. Basas, Rebecca S. Williford, and Stephanie L. Enyart.  The Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law is the sponsoring entity.

It is described …

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Law School Admission Council to expand screen access

The National Federation of the Blind reached a settlement April 26 requiring the Law School Admission Council  to install screen access technology on its website so it is accessible to people who are blind.

Under the terms of one settlement

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ABA opposes Barney Frank bill

 

The American Bar Association House of Delegates passed a resolution August 10 opposing a bill from U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) restricting the rights of federal Protection and Advocacy groups to file class action lawsuits.

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