Legal Framework

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — Article 19

Recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to live independently in the community with choices equal to others, including the right to choose where and with whom they live and access to community support services.

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Systematic Rollback of Disability Rights Protections

Systematic dismantlement of disability protections through withdrawal of ADA guidance, cancellation of pending rules, elimination of Section 503 hiring goals, 50% staff cuts at the disability services …

  • In March 2025, the DOJ rescinded numerous ADA guidance documents dating to 1999 that clarified requirements for accessibility in public …
  • On September 11, 2025, the DOJ announced it would not pursue 54 pending regulatory actions, including two ADA rulemakings: one on accessible …