Legal Framework

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — Article 4

Establishes general state obligations to ensure all rights for persons with disabilities, including adopting legislation, modifying discriminatory practices, and consulting with persons with disabilities in policy development.

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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  • In March 2025, the DOJ rescinded numerous ADA guidance documents dating to 1999 that clarified requirements for accessibility in public …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 …