Trump is now going after the ADA! He strip out many of the protections for the disablied.
March 20, 2025The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday removed what it called “outdated” and “unnecessary” red tape for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).The department withdrew 11 pieces of compliance guidance in what it called an effort to streamline review processes and reduce costs for consumers.The first five repealed pieces of guidance reference COVID-19 conditions including mask exemption policies, access to resources that help disabled employees explain their rights, and regulations for a medical or family aide in hospital settings, in addition to rules for street eateries to remain ADA compliant.
Yeah, I can go along with that, but...
The six other pieces related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
But not these!
The canceled guidance includes a 10-part manual issued in 2005 for business owners and operators about what they need to do to comply with the ADA as well as documents aimed more specifically at requirements for hotels and lodging facilities, gas stations and retail establishments.[...]“The Americans with Disabilities Act guidance removed by the Department of Justice is both necessary and incredibly timely,” she said. “Although the Americans with Disabilities Act is close to 35 years old, disabled people frequently experience barriers in retail, lodging, and hospitals. Individuals, employers and other entities still need this guidance and still benefit from it.”
Who is next in Trump & Company's cavalcade of hatchet jobs?
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