Five Hearings, No Parent: How Maryland Family Courts Build a Record Without Participation

The article discusses the troubling issue of "non-appearance" in Maryland family courts, particularly highlighted in the case of Jeffrey Reichert.…

When Accessibility Becomes Optional: The White House ASL Interpreter Fight and America’s Disability Enforcement Gap

Federal court rulings requiring the White House to provide ASL interpreters for briefings highlight systemic issues in disability rights enforcement…

Disability Advocates Condemn New York Court of Appeals and Judge Anthony Cannataro for Denying Disabled Father Access to Justice

On November 19, 2025, New York's highest court dismissed Marc Fishman's appeal for ADA accommodations, claiming it lacked jurisdiction. Advocates…

Md. ID law is a good step (Published in The Washington Post, Oct. 15, 2025)

Maryland's "Eric's Law," allowing non-apparent disabilities to be marked on driver's licenses, is a positive step for disability rights, promoting…

The Disabilities You Don’t See — and the Systems That Still Don’t See Us

The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities in America, highlighting systemic bias in courts and institutions…

Maryland’s ADA Mirage: Rhetoric, Red Tape, and the Quiet Punishment of Invisible Disabilities

Maryland's political rhetoric emphasizes equity and inclusion, but parents and students facing disabilities experience skepticism and delayed support. Federal deficiencies…

Eric’s ID Law: Maryland’s New Driver’s License Option for Nonapparent Disabilities Marks a Major Step Toward Safety and Inclusion

Maryland's HB0707, known as Eric’s ID Law, allows individuals to optionally designate a "nonapparent disability" on their driver's licenses and…

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