Huge thank you to everyone that joined us yesterday for our celebration of DRA’s work in Los Angeles! Our steadfast ally Loreen Arbus opened her beautiful, art-filled home for an intimate and inspiring get together to celebrate the impactful work DRA is doing in the LA area.

Last week DRA, @lawfoundation.bsky.social, King & Spalding, & Goodwin secured a landmark decision ensuring government agencies in #California are held accountable when they improperly withhold records that are, by law, the people’s records. Read Law.com coverage: www.law.com/therecorder/...

LEGAL VICTORY: DRA, @lawfoundation.bsky.social, King & Spalding, and Goodwin Procter have secured a landmark decision ensuring government agencies in #California are held #accountable when they improperly withhold records that are, by law, the people’s records. dralegal.org/press/califo...

DRA is hiring for a Senior Staff Attorney in our New York office! DRA is looking for experienced litigators excited to work on our groundbreaking, #DisabilityRights impact litigation in #NewYork and across the country. Spread the word or apply today! dralegal.org/jobs/senior-...

DRA is hiring for a Directing Attorney in our #NewYork office! This is an incredible opportunity to build and litigate some of the most blockbuster #DisabilityRights cases that are happening in this country. Spread the word or apply today! dralegal.org/jobs/directi...

We are proud to present DRA's 2025 annual report! Learn how we spent 2025 advancing the rights of people with #disabilities through our work on architectural barriers, the criminal legal system, civics, education, healthcare, housing, pedestrian access, and transit. dralegal.org/featured/202...

What makes DRA worth investing in this giving season? Our #impact. Read DRA’s end-of-year appeal and give today to fuel DRA’s ongoing fight for #DisabilityRights: mailchi.mp/dralegal/202...

DRA's 2025 #SanFrancisco Celebration was a huge success! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for DRA's final event of the year. Your presence made the night truly special, and together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy.

This #GivingTuesday, consider a gift to DRA, an organization with incredible impact. Our mission is to safeguard the #CivilRights of people with #disabilities and our country needs this work now more than ever! Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/

DRA’s #SanFrancisco Celebration is just around the corner! If you missed our exciting 2025 Celebrations in Chicago and New York, you can still join us for our final event of the year on December 2 at @mofollp.bsky.social. Purchase tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for DRA's 2025 #NewYork Celebration. Your presence made the night truly special, and together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy. All proceeds fund our high-impact casework. Donate today: dralegal.org/donate/

Breaking news! Award-winning journeyman actor, director, & producer Danny Woodburn will be joining DRA’s 2025 NY Celebration next week! Join us on Wed Nov 12 at City Winery West Side for an unforgettable program. Get your tickets or sponsor the event today! dralegal.org/annual-gala/...

We are thrilled to announce that DRA's incredible Wolinsky Fellow Raika Kim is now officially an attorney! Today she was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and we are so proud of her. Congratulations!

We are thrilled to announce that @hillaryclinton.bsky.social will be joining DRA's 2025 NYC Celebration on Nov 12! The Former Secretary of State and US Senator from New York will be presenting the Edith Prentiss Award to Janni Lehrer-Stein. Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/...

As #NDEAM comes to a close, DRA is proud to partner with Disability:IN Chicagoland in today’s Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit as we work to improve #accessibility throughout Chicago & the Midwest. Featured speakers include DRA's Rachel Weisberg and Rebecca Williford. #DisabilityInclusion

Check out DRA's fall newsletter! dralegal.org/newsletter/f... -Important updates from DRA's President & CEO -Announcements about our upcoming celebrations in NYC on Nov 12 and SF on Dec 2 -A conversation with our newest board member Jennifer Reddien -Recent case developments and victories

Yesterday's Disability Pride Parade NYC was a truly uplifting event! We had many visitors stop by our booth to learn about DRA and it was wonderful to see so many of our clients, community members, and partner organizations coming together. #DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights

A federal court has granted final approval to a class action settlement that will ensure the Hunters Point Library in #Queens is accessible to visitors with mobility #disabilities. Check out @gothamist.com coverage: gothamist.com/news/queens-... #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion

@nycdot.bsky.social is hosting the second of two town hall sessions in 2025 on #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) to collect public feedback & provide an opportunity for Q&A. Submit questions ahead of time to [email protected]. Tue Oct 21, 5:30-7:30pm Join with this link: on.nyc.gov/nycdotaps

Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement that will ensure the Hunters Point Library in #Queens is accessible to visitors with mobility #disabilities. After the hearing, we snapped this pic of DRA attorney Madeleine Reichman and our amazing client Tanya Jackson.

LEGAL VICTORY: Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement that will ensure the Hunters Point Library in #Queens is #accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities. dralegal.org/press/hunter... #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #LibrariesAreForEveryone

DRA is so excited for the Disability Pride Parade NYC on Sunday October 19! Come by our table to say hello and share your #DisabilityPride as we come together in community! Learn more: www.nycdisabilitypride.org

Last week a federal court granted final approval to a class action settlement for our case against California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) & three counties for failing to provide Medi-Cal notices in #accessible formats such as Braille Daily Journal: www.dailyjournal.com/article/3879...

LEGAL VICTORY: On Friday a federal court granted final approval to a class settlement for our case against California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) & three counties for failing to provide Medi-Cal notices in #accessible formats such as Braille. Press release dralegal.org/press/medi-c...

Today marks the groundbreaking of the New York MTA's Middletown Road subway #accessibility project! When this project is completed, New Yorkers with #disabilities will be able to use the station equally and independently. Check out coverage from @thecity.nyc: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/n...

Today is the 52nd anniversary of #Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, one of the first federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination against people with #disabilities. Now, Section 504 and its regulations are under attack and must be defended. Support DRA: dralegal.org/donate/

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last night for DRA's 2025 #Chicago Celebration. Together we lifted up the importance of #DisabilityRights and the power of legal advocacy. If you couldn’t make it, you can still attend: -New York, Nov 12 -San Francisco, Dec 2 dralegal.org/annual-gala/

DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is this evening! We are so excited to gather together and celebrate DRA’s work in #Chicago. We hope to see you tonight at City Winery, 6-9pm! dralegal.org/annual-gala/... Tickets available at the door, by calling 917-864-9580, or emailing [email protected].

We can't wait to celebrate with our #Chicago supporters tomorrow at DRA's 2025 Celebration! See you at City Winery, West Loop, 6-9pm! Event details: dralegal.org/annual-gala/... All proceeds from will fund our high-impact casework. Support the event by donating here: dralegal.org/donate/

DRA's 2025 Chicago Celebration is next week on Thursday, September 25 at City Winery, West Loop, 6pm-9pm! Buy your tickets now! Ticket sales end on Monday, September 22nd. Details, tickets, and registration for the event: dralegal.org/annual-gala/... Additional info: [email protected]

Yesterday DRA filed a class action lawsuit against #Chicago challenging its widespread and ongoing failure to make sidewalks, curb ramps, and other public pedestrian rights of way #accessible to people with mobility disabilities. @chicagotribune.com coverage: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/10/c...

LAWSUIT FILED: Today DRA filed a major class action lawsuit against the City of #Chicago challenging its widespread & ongoing failure to make sidewalks, curb ramps, & other public pedestrian rights of way #accessible to people with mobility #disabilities. Press release: dralegal.org/press/chicag...

The City of #Chicago is now legally required to install thousands of #Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) over the next 10 years, thanks to the landmark federal court order that DRA & @proskauer.bsky.social secured in June FAQ: dralegal.org/faq-chicago-... Chicago’s new APS website: chicagoaps.org

Rebecca Williford's new column is up on Able News! Learn about DRA's most recent legal victory in #Chicago and the importance of fighting for #Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Thanks to DRA, Chicago is required to install thousands of APS over the next 10 years. dralegal.org/able-news-au...

Join us to toast our shared commitment to protecting the civil rights of people with #disabilities at DRA events in Chicago 9/25, NYC 11/12, SF 12/2, & virtually. In 2025 we’re thrilled to recognize Janni Lehrer-Stein & @proskauer.bsky.social! Purchase tickets or sponsor: dralegal.org/annual-gala/

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Please join us as we celebrate people with #disabilities, commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( #ADA35 ), and promote disability culture and visibility. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPride

Cory Fosco has joined DRA's Advisory Board! Cory is an experienced healthcare IT executive and currently serves as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at PointClickCare. He is widely recognized for his passionate advocacy on behalf of the blind and vision-impaired community. Welcome aboard, Cory!

Rebecca Williford's new column is up on Able News! For #ADA35, Rebecca discusses the scope of DRA's work over the last three decades that has brought the ADA to life & highlights the work ahead—work that is critical if we are to ever fully realize the vision of the ADA: dralegal.org/able-news-ju...

Last week DRA hosted a friendraiser with some of our #BayArea clients, supporters, & members of our Board and Advisory Board. It was delightful to engage in meaningful conversations about how we can ensure that no matter what current events bring, DRA continues our fight to protect #DisabilityRights

On this #Juneteenth, DRA commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans & reflects upon the significance of freedom, equality, & justice. During this time of renewed attacks on marginalized people, DRA continues our intersectional legal advocacy in defense of American #CivilRights.

DRA's Rebecca Williford's June column is up on Able News! In this column, she discusses the importance of jury participation for people with #disabilities & DRA's new lawsuit challenging the systemic discrimination against blind people who report for #JuryDuty in NY. dralegal.org/able-news-ju...

DRA celebrates #PrideMonth in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, during a time when the community faces renewed attacks on their basic #CivilRights. We recognize and are proud of our work to advance the rights of people with disabilities who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

DRA, @legalaidnyc.bsky.social + Winston Strawn have secured a court ruling granting class certification & denying the State’s motion to change venue in our lawsuit challenging the use of #SolitaryConfinement on incarcerated New Yorkers with #disabilities in state prisons dralegal.org/press/ny-sol...

A federal court has ordered #Chicago to install thousands of #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) over the next 10 years, a historic win in the years-long legal battle by blind and low vision pedestrians for #SafeStreets. @cbschicago.bsky.social coverage: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

As a result of ACBNY v NYC, #NYC has installed thousands of #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) across the City & will install thousands more. Members of the #BlindCommunity have requested in-person training on how to use APS. Join VISIONS & NYCDOT on June 22 at Selis Manor, NYC.

Sponsorships & tickets now on sale for DRA's 2025 Celebrations! This year we are hosting events in Chicago, NYC, & SF. Become a sponsor or purchase tickets today: dralegal.org/annual-gala/ Chicago: Sep 25 at City Winery - West Loop NYC: Nov 12 at City Winery - West Side SF: Details coming soon!

We snapped this pic outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco after a court hearing with DRA's Jameelah Najieb, co-counsel Brigitte Nicoletti of East Bay Community Law Center, and our wonderful clients Adrien Bouchard and Yesica Prado. Keep up the great work!

The fight for #accessible NYC subway elevators continues! Last week DRA attorneys, clients, and co-counsel rallied outside MTA headquarters ahead of a settlement conference in our ongoing case challenging the MTA’s failure to maintain the few elevators that exist in the #NewYorkCity subway system.

Last week DRA, Relman Colfax & @washlaw4cr.bsky.social filed a class action lawsuit against #WashingtonDC on behalf of DC Council of the Blind challenging the lack of Accessible Pedestrian Signals at signalized intersections throughout DC @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

LEGAL VICTORY: A federal court has ordered #Chicago to install thousands of #accessible pedestrian signals (APS) over the next 10 years, a historic win in the years-long legal battle by blind and low vision pedestrians for #SafeStreets. Press release: dralegal.org/press/chicag...