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In the Headlines is a site dedicated to using technically advanced news agents to search for the latest news stories from several credible and well respected publications. The articles posted will cover a variety of topics related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Latest ADA News for Great Lakes Region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)

Illinois

Americans with Disabilities Act

Jesse White awards public library construction grants
Quad-Cities Online, IL - Quad-Cities Online » --Huntley Area Public Library District, $10394 to install power-assist doors, ADA ( Americans with Disabilities Act ) compliant restroom counters, ... and more »

Illinois could save millions by reforming developmentally disabled services
Medill Reports: Chicago, IL - Medill Reports: Chicago » ... disabled has steadily accelerated, following passage of home- and community-based service waivers under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ... and more »

Chester City Council approves contractors for work at Cohen Complex
The Randolph County Herald-Tribune, IL - The Randolph County Herald-Tribune » Rick Parker was appointed as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. The council then went on to pass a resolution adopting grievance ...

Seeing Eye Dog Refused Entry to Subway
MyFox Chicago, IL - MyFox Chicago » MyFox Chicago ... of the Fair Housing Laws and Americans With Disabilities Act . It should be noted that service dogs, protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act , ... and more »

AHA office getting upgrade
Alton Telegraph, IL - Alton Telegraph » ... office manager's room to meet provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act . A new closet is under construction in the office manager's office; ...

Vietnam vet sues IL Dept of Transportation for disability discrimination
ChicagoNow (blog), IL - ChicagoNow (blog) » A Vietnam vet and former Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) employee is suing IDOT for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act ...

Evanston cop recruit says he lost job because of 'raspy voice' - Chicago Breaking News
Tribune, IL - ~Evanston cop recruit says he lost job because of 'raspy voice'~ Chicago Breaking News - Tribune » Johnson says he was discriminated against and cites the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Johnson is asking for his job ... and more »

New eating disorder raises bias concerns
Business Insurance, IL - Business Insurance » ... government-approved document, it could help plaintiff attorneys successfully sue employers for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act , ... and more »

Pekin OKs 3-year pact with CityLink
Peoria Journal Star, IL - Peoria Journal Star » Under the new contract, a third bus will be devoted to transit service for disabled individuals covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act , ...

DMT seeks funding for bus shelter
Danville Commercial News, IL - Danville Commercial News » ... expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Help America Vote Act

ACLU Challenges Illegal Disfranchisement of American Indian Voters in South Dakota
eNews Park Forest, IL - eNews Park Forest » ... the Help America Vote Act , the National Voter Registration Act and Sections 2 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit names Secretary of State Chris ... and more »

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Indiana

Americans with Disabilities Act

Silencing worthy discussion
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette » It added changes to language to conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) that President ... and more »

ADA compliance topic of Porter County meeting
Gary Post Tribune, IN - Gary Post Tribune » A public hearing on Porter County's compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act is scheduled for 6:30 tonight at the county building. ...

Stimulus money provides boost
South Bend Tribune, IN - South Bend Tribune » "We are expanding our parking lot from 33 spaces to 56, from zero Americans with Disabilities Act -compliant spaces to four and widening our sidewalks to ... and more »

Commissioners asked to review ADA issues
Gary Post Tribune, IN - Gary Post Tribune » The County Board of Commissioners took note of her concerns at a public hearing on the county's compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act . The act ...

City Hall on the move
Gary Post Tribune, IN - Gary Post Tribune » Work began with updating bathrooms to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act , administrative assistant Lori Good said. The back door, which now has ...

Chair lift installed as part of Allen Chapel restoration
Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN - Terre Haute Tribune Star » “[This project] will meet all ADA [ Americans with Disabilities Act ] requirements and we expect to have this completed mid-March,” Major added. ...

MUNCIE Social media session set
Muncie Star Press, IN - Muncie Star Press » Richard Harris will talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act at the monthly meeting of the East Central Indiana Human Resources Association. ... and more »

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Help America Vote Act

County Council OKs voting reimbursement
Winchester News Gazette, IN - Winchester News Gazette » Indiana HB 1071 in 2007 approved the use of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) monies to reimburse Boone, Cass, Parke and Randolph counties for the cost of new ...

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Michigan

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kentwood leaders debate offer to broadcast meetings, but city's support for ... - The Grand Rapids Press
MLive.com, MI - ~Kentwood leaders debate offer to broadcast meetings, but city's support for ~ ... The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com » Commissioner Sharon Brinks said she also has concerns about the stations' ability to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide closed ...

Midland five-year parks plan includes boosting knowledge of amenities - The Saginaw News
MLive.com, MI - Midland five-year parks plan includes boosting knowledge of amenities The Saginaw News - MLive.com » Wasbinski also said he supports the continued Americans with Disabilities Act applications. Mayor Maureen Donker called the report complete and a chance to ... and more »

Just Say 'No' to Drug Tests — Then Bargain
Labor Notes, MI - ~Just Say 'No' to Drug Tests — Then Bargain~ Labor Notes » Does the Americans with Disabilities Act cover alcoholism or addiction? Alcoholism is considered a disability only if the employee is actively undergoing ...

Bernstein: AG post would be platform for 'real battles'
Crain's Detroit Business, MI - ~Bernstein: AG post would be platform for 'real battles'~ Crain's Detroit Business » ... requiring the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act to make Michigan Stadium more accessible to wheelchair users as ...

Telling the boss 'I have a disability ...'
Herald Palladium (subscription), MI - ~Telling the boss 'I have a disability ...'~ Herald Palladium (subscription) » Ecklund talked about people's rights and responsibilities under the Americans With Disabilities Act , particularly as it relates to employment. ...

Special Letter: Veolia met disabled transport rules
The Detroit News, MI - The Detroit News » Detroit's past problems with Americans with Disabilities Act violations centered on the fixed route service operated by the Detroit Department of ...

Nancy Whiskey's
Metromix Detroit, MI - ~Nancy Whiskey's~ Metromix Detroit » ... with a few additions to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act . "I'm really thankful for having the insurance," said Reyes, ...

School bond on ballot Tuesday
Escanaba Daily Press, MI - Escanaba Daily Press » ... which has had virtually no renovations besides barrier-free requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the replacement of a boiler. ... and more »

Morenci may get new walking trail
Adrian Daily Telegram, MI - Adrian Daily Telegram » All components of the trail would be constructed to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards to maximize its accessibility, ...

Renovations at Cranberry Lake Farm close to finished
Romeo Observer, MI - Romeo Observer » Improvements include wheelchair ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and pathways to allow easier access to the buildings along the ...

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Help America Vote Act

Technology may change local elections
Huron Daily Tribune, MI - Huron Daily Tribune » ... each participating precinct will receive a lap top, which will be paid through grant funding that's available from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). ...

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Minnesota

Americans with Disabilities Act

Service dogs: They come in all sizes
Winona Daily News, MN - Winona Daily News » The problem is simply that many stores don't understand the Americans with Disabilities Act , he said. Under the ADA, a service animal is any guide dog, ... and more »

Seeing Eye Dog Refused Entry to Subway
FOX 9 News, MN - FOX 9 News » FOX 9 News ... of the Fair Housing Laws and Americans With Disabilities Act . It should be noted that service dogs, protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act , ... and more »

Board approves repairs for BHS wall
Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN - Brainerd Daily Dispatch » ... gender nondiscrimination policy and a student disability nondiscrimination policy to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. ...

City appoints staff to handle ADA issues
Alexandria Echo Press, MN - Alexandria Echo Press » One of the sessions Jacobson attended, which focused on amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), prompted council action. ... and more »

Wabasha County offices could do four-building shuffle
Post-Bulletin, MN - Post-Bulletin » Money for an elevator has been set aside over the years so the county would be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act . However, ...

Former Sleepy Eye Police Chief Settles Suit With City
KEYC, MN - KEYC » Seivert claims the city of Sleepy Eye violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when they fired him because of a substance abuse problem, which the city ... and more »

Alexandria considers new stormwater ordinance
Alexandria Echo Press, MN - Alexandria Echo Press » One of the sessions Jacobson attended, which focused on amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), prompted council action. ... and more »

SSP considers relaxing front-yard feature restrictions
South West Review, MN - South West Review » -- Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramps may encroach up to the 10-foot setback in front and 2-foot setback in side and back yards. ...

Trail bridge in Forest Lake: a lake view roadblock
Country Messenger, MN - Country Messenger » The approach ramps will be 500 feet and have a 5 percent slope to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act . Sandberg said the overpass allows trail users to ...

Fairview to close therapy pool
Southside Pride, MN - Southside Pride » Southside Pride ... antiquated filtration system; should the pool close for renovation, it would be required to reopen as ADA ( Americans with Disabilities Act ) compliant, ...

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Help America Vote Act

Polling place accessibility federal funds are awarded
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers, MN - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers » The EAID grants are provided through the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. Funds must be used to improve polling place accessibility for voters with ...

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Ohio

Americans with Disabilities Act

The new Squeeze Inn is bigger, but popular burgers haven't changed
Plain Dealer, OH - ~The new Squeeze Inn is bigger, but popular burgers haven't changed~ Plain Dealer » The popular but cramped burger joint, targeted in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act , has moved to a nearby site, ... and more »

Transformed Nature Realm ready for visitors
Akron Leader Publications, OH - Akron Leader Publications » Akron Leader Publications The path features a gentle grade that makes the walk to the Visitors Center compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act , King said. ...

Middletown nets $281K in transit funds
Middletown Journal, OH - Middletown Journal » City officials said the lion's share of the money will go toward operating costs, with a smaller portion funding two new Americans with Disabilities Act ... and more »

Dagmar Celeste busts stigma of mental illness
Columbus Other Paper, OH - Columbus Other Paper » The court ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act may require states to provide community-based services rather than institutional placements. ...

Elections board sets hearing on Ramos residency
Chronicle-Telegram, OH - Chronicle-Telegram » Chronicle-Telegram Because Huntington's Grange Hall does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, the polling site has been moved to the United Church of ... and more »

Design changes lead to budget concerns for Avon Lake stadium
Chronicle-Telegram, OH - Chronicle-Telegram » Chronicle-Telegram The original plan called for installing new seating on the existing structure and widening the aisles to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. ...

Employers need to be mindful of privacy
Crain's Cleveland Business, OH - Crain's Cleveland Business » While mental health issues are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act , she said co-workers and employers sometimes are less accepting of mental ...

County eligible for $100000 in federal funding
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune, OH - Tiffin Advertiser Tribune » "We've been very vocal that this does not meet ( Americans with Disabilities Act ) accessibility requirements, which is why we need to come to some sort of ... and more »

SARTA's meetings with public begin Tuesday in Alliance
Canton Repository, OH - ~SARTA's meetings with public begin Tuesday in Alliance~ Canton Repository » The comprehensive effort will examine all of SARTA's fixed routes, Proline, and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and compare them to ...

Urbana Youth Sports to take on financial tasks
Urbana Daily Citizen, OH - Urbana Daily Citizen » ... area at Melvin Miller Park, making playground equipment compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act . Rather than paving more streets this year, ...

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Help America Vote Act

Old county voting machines on the move
Putnam County Sentinel, OH - Putnam County Sentinel » The iVotronic voting machines, which records votes on internal flash memory, were acquired with federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant money. ...

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Wisconsin

Americans with Disabilities Act

Lawsuit filed over Bible camp
Rhinelander Daily News, WI - Rhinelander Daily News » They also say the county's decision violates the federal Americans with Disabilities Act since the camp intends to serve, among others, youth with medical ...

Abusers hike cost of disabled parking
Isthmus, WI - Isthmus » Says Pribbenow, "The [ Americans with Disabilities Act ] is aimed at giving people access, not necessarily special treatment." He notes that in some cities, ...

Carlson Hall Needs to Be Approved
Royal Purple News, WI - Royal Purple News » ... improving plumbing and electrical systems, making it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act , and improving the quality of the exterior. ...

Senior center plan endorsed despite complaints
Ozaukee Press, WI - Ozaukee Press » ... work during the next year or so, and that work won't bring the facility into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act requirements. ...

Glad You Asked: Freezer disposal; no handicapped-accessible doorways at DMV ...
Journal Times, WI - Glad You Asked: Freezer disposal; no handicapped-accessible doorways at DMV ... Journal Times » It was built after Americans with Disabilities Act took effect. If you mean the automatic doors that open with the push of a button, the law doesn't require ...

Hoping to spin success with food and music
Herald Times Reporter, WI - Herald Times Reporter » ... for what kinds of physical renovations could be undertaken and have the century-old building meet possible Americans with Disabilities Act mandates. ...

DHS: Free webinar training program for Wisconsin businesses March 4, 2010
Wisbusiness.com, WI - Wisbusiness.com » This webinar will aide Wisconsin businesses in ensuring they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act related to pre-employment testing in the ...

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Help America Vote Act

Felon accused of voting in Dodge County
The Reporter, WI - The Reporter » ... spent nearly $23 million to create the statewide voter database as required by federal law under the Help America Vote Act . The system was put into ... and more »

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Last Updated on: Fri Jun 19, 2009