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Retired Chicago Cop’s Service Dog Not Welcome in Iowa Town
Retired Chicago police officer Jim Sak, moved to Aurelia, Iowa in Nov. in order to be closer to his 87-year-old mother-in-law. When the Vietnam Vet arrived, however, he was informed that his service dog, Snickers, was in violation of the town-wide ban on pit bulls.
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act Signed into Law
The number of electric and hybrid electric vehicles is increasing rapidly. While having more of these vehicles on the road is good for the environment, this increase is potentially dangerous for pedestrians with limited or no vision. Because these cars operate so quietly, particularly at low speeds, they are involved in more accidents with pedestrians and cyclists who can’t hear the vehicle coming. This problem is even bigger for those with visual impairments, who rely on sounds for guidance.
Court of Appeals Affirms FedEx Field Must Provide Auxiliary Access to All PA System Content, Including Song Lyrics
April 7, 2011
From UDN Alert
Court of Appeals Affirms FedEx Field Must Provide Auxiliary Access to All PA System Content, Including Song Lyrics
According to the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) obligates FedEx Field to provide auxiliary access to the content of all broadcasts over its public address (PA) system, including music lyrics.
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