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This page collects the 200 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Disability Rights”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Education, Civil Rights, and Criminal Justice.

Active Bills

State BillPENNSYLVANIAOct 26, 2026Pennsylvania Senate recognizes October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness MonthPennsylvania Senate Resolution 404 formally designates October 2026 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" across the Commonwealth to highlight workforce inclusion.State BillCALIFORNIAAug 21, 2026California SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school optionsState BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California mandates statewide evaluation of safety training for regional developmental servicesFederal BillFEDERALAug 3, 2026House resolution condemns June 2026 Department of Justice legal opinion on disability rightsState BillMICHIGANJul 29, 2026Michigan requires court approval and hearings before guardians move incapacitated individuals

Recent Activity

  1. Yesterday2 items
    1. Director Siân Heder and actor Ruth Madeley discuss the new film 'Being Heumann' about disability rights pioneer Judy HeumannDirector Siân Heder and lead actor Ruth Madeley discuss the making of 'Being Heumann,' a new film about disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann that opened in theaters on Friday and premieres Nov. 13 oMiami-Dade County
    2. Review of the Film 'Being Heumann' Directed by Siân HederLos Angeles County
  2. Thu, Nov 51 item
    1. 24th Street BART elevator outage lasts 94 days, raising questions about legal complianceAn elevator at the 24th Street BART station remained closed for 94 days due to emergency repairs, forcing wheelchair users to detour to other stations. Legal experts note that determining whether suchSan Francisco County
  3. Tue, Nov 31 item
    1. California tightens Medi-Cal asset limits, risking health coverage for seniors and people with disabilitiesCalifornia lawmakers have reinstated asset limits for low-income seniors and people with disabilities to qualify for Medi-Cal, capping eligible assets at $21,000 starting in July 2027. The budget adjuSan Diego County
  4. Sun, Oct 252 items
    1. Pennhurst Asylum hosts seasonal Halloween attraction to fund historic tours and museumPennhurst Asylum operates a seasonal Halloween haunt inside the former Pennhurst State School property to raise funds for its museum and historic tours. The historic site, which opened in 1908 and cloSan Francisco County
    2. Los Angeles in mediation over alleged breaches of $1.4 billion sidewalk repair settlementLos Angeles County
  5. Wed, Aug 261 item
    1. Miami-Dade judge denies request to dismiss battery charges against autistic studentA Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled that criminal battery charges against 21-year-old Halle Hansen must remain open for at least one year despite a court-appointed psychologist finding her incompetMiami-Dade County
  6. Thu, Aug 201 item
    1. Department of Justice shifts legal stance on disability integration mandateThe Department of Justice has issued a legal opinion stating that the federal government does not have the authority to require states to provide disability services in community settings rather than San Diego County2 reports

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Key Actors

  1. 01American Senior High Schoollocation3 mentions
  2. 02Americans with Disabilities Actother2 mentions
  3. 03Jose Rodriguezperson2 mentions
  4. 04Texas v. Kennedyother2 mentions
  5. 05Miami-Dade State Attorney's Officeorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Department of Justiceorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Olmstead decisionother2 mentions
  8. 08Committee on Labor and Public Welfareorganization2 mentions
  9. 09NBC Bay Areaorganization1 mentions
  10. 10U.K.location1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsPennsylvania Senate recognizes October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, California SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school options, California mandates statewide evaluation of safety training for regional developmental services (+2 more)
  • Topic to peopleJose Rodriguez
  • Topic to orgsMiami-Dade State Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, Committee on Labor and Public Welfare (+1 more)
  • Topic to meetingsCoral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: August 5, 2026, Coral Gables Disability Affairs Board Meeting: July 1, 2026
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  1. Nov 6, 2026NewsDirector Siân Heder and actor Ruth Madeley discuss the new film 'Being Heumann' about disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann
  2. Nov 6, 2026NewsReview of the Film 'Being Heumann' Directed by Siân Heder
  3. Nov 5, 2026News24th Street BART elevator outage lasts 94 days, raising questions about legal compliance
  4. Nov 3, 2026NewsCalifornia tightens Medi-Cal asset limits, risking health coverage for seniors and people with disabilities
  5. Oct 26, 2026State BillPennsylvania Senate recognizes October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  6. Oct 25, 2026NewsPennhurst Asylum hosts seasonal Halloween attraction to fund historic tours and museum
  7. Oct 25, 2026NewsLos Angeles in mediation over alleged breaches of $1.4 billion sidewalk repair settlement
  8. Aug 26, 2026NewsMiami-Dade judge denies request to dismiss battery charges against autistic student
  9. Aug 21, 2026State BillCalifornia SB 1381 requires schools to inform parents of state special school options
  10. Aug 20, 2026NewsDepartment of Justice shifts legal stance on disability integration mandate

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