Case name: Nehme v. Florida International University Board of Trustees, No. 22-13945 (11th Cir. 12/02/24).
Case name: Nehme v. Florida International University Board of Trustees, No. 22-13945 (11th Cir. 12/02/24).
Case name: Letter re: Bethel College, No. 07206904 (OCR 09/03/24).
The Office for Civil Rights recently released its annual report for the 2024 fiscal year (https://bit.ly/3WCodQi). The report shows that OCR experienced another record number of complaints receiving 22,687 total complaints — an increase from 19,201 in FY 2023 (the previous record). Since 2009, the total volume of complaints has nearly tripled, despite the decline in staffing levels over the same period (629 full-time equivalent staff in 2009 to 588 employees in 2024).
In the last year, natural disasters have devastated many parts of the U.S., ranging from hurricanes in Florida and North Carolina to flooding in the Northeast to wildfires in Los Angeles. Disaster response after such events often rightly focuses on addressing hazards, repairing infrastructure, restoring electricity, and mitigating further damage to affected regions. However, individuals with disabilities frequently face inequities before and after natural disasters and may not receive adequate support in such events.
Case name: Zehnder v. Mayo Clinic, et al., No. CV-23-00355 (D. Ariz. 09/30/24).
Case name: Momanyi v. The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, No. 2:24-cv-467 (N.D. Ala. 12/04/24).
An overview of the key topics faced by disability services providers with citations to noteworthy cases, statutes, regulations, and additional sources.
Case name: Letter re: Howard University, No. 11-23-2337 (OCR 05/17/24).
Case name: Letter re: University of California, Northridge, 09-22-2336 (OCR 06/28/24).
Case name: Letter re: Colorado State University, No. 08-24-2030 (OCR 06/11/24).