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Disability Law Committee

Overview

The Disability Law Committee Law addresses issues including employment, housing, barrier-free design and construction, public accommodations, education, health care, transportation, activities of state, local and federal governments and benefit systems.
Chairs
- Rebecca Juliet Rodgers
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Reports
- Progress Report and Recommendations: Creating Lasting Reform in the Wake of Secretary Jeh Johnson's Equal Justice Report (August 03, 2023) PDF
  
  Author(s): Council on Judicial Administration Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Civil Court Committee Civil Rights Committee Council on Children Criminal Courts Committee Criminal Justice Operations Committee Disability Law Committee Domestic Violence Committee
  
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- Testimony Regarding Mental Health Involuntary Removals and Mayor Adams’ Recently Announced Plan (February 06, 2023) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Disability Law Committee Mental Health Law Committee New York City Affairs Committee Social Welfare Law Committee
  
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- Guidance on Future of the New York Bar Examination (September 21, 2022) PDF
  
  Author(s): Council on the Profession Disability Law Committee Civil Rights Committee
  
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- Supported Decision Making (May 16, 2022) PDF
  
  Author(s): Mental Health Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Recommendations on COVID Safety Protocols for February 2022 Bar Exam (February 15, 2022) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Council on the Profession Disability Law Committee Women in the Legal Profession Committee Visitor Information
  
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- Letter to the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Regarding their May 19, 2021 Meeting with New York City Family Court Stakeholders (June 15, 2021) PDF
  
  Author(s): Visitor Information Council on Judicial Administration Council on Children Family Court & Family Law Committee Pro Bono & Legal Services Committee Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Civil Court Committee Criminal Courts Committee Criminal Justice Operations Committee Disability Law Committee Domestic Violence Committee Housing Court Committee Juvenile Justice Committee Litigation Committee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Rights Committee Minorities in the Courts Committee State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction Committee
  
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- Support for Eliminating Mental Health-Related Question from the New York State Bar Application (October 17, 2019) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee Lawyer Assistance Program Committee Mental Health Law Committee
  
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- Report on the Inadequate Financial Support for Legal Services for Veterans Seeking Benefits (May 22, 2019) PDF
  
  Author(s): Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Disability Law Committee Social Welfare Law Committee
  
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- Statement Opposing Proposed Changes to Broaden "Public Charge" Rule (October 24, 2018) PDF
  
  Author(s): Social Welfare Law Committee Immigration & Nationality Law Committee Bioethical Issues Committee Civil Rights Committee Council on Children Domestic Violence Committee Family Court & Family Law Committee Federal Courts Committee Health Law Committee Housing Court Committee Housing & Urban Development Committee Labor & Employment Committee Legal Problems of the Aging Committee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Rights Committee Mental Health Law Committee Pro Bono & Legal Services Committee Sex & Law Committee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee European Affairs Committee Children & the Law Committee International Human Rights Committee United Nations Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- A Guide to the Use of Service Animals in New York State (May 04, 2017) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee Animal Law Committee
  
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- Report raising concerns over legislation which would prohibit the misrepresentation of pets as service animals (June 02, 2016) PDF
  
  Author(s): Animal Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Transition letter to Chief Judge Janet DiFiore offering recommendations to improve the state courts and the judicial system during her term (April 10, 2016) PDF
  
  Author(s): Council on Judicial Administration Civil Court Committee Criminal Courts Committee Disability Law Committee Housing Court Committee Matrimonial Law Committee Minorities in the Courts Committee Pro Bono & Legal Services Committee State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction Committee Trusts, Estates & Surrogate's Courts Committee
  
  Subject Area(s):
- Revisiting SCPA 17-A: Guardianship for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CUNY Law Review Vol. 18.2) (January 15, 2016) PDF
  
  Author(s): Mental Health Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Report on legislation concerning the use of service animals by individuals with disabilities (February 25, 2015) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Animal Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Report on legislation which would amend the definition of guide, hearing and service animals under State law (June 04, 2014) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Animal Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- 2013 Policy Recommendations for New York City's Next Mayor (May 01, 2013) PDF
  
  Author(s): Animal Law Committee Banking Law Committee Children & the Law Committee Council on Children Civil Court Committee Civil Rights Committee Consumer Affairs Committee Corrections & Community Reentry Committee Criminal Advocacy Committee Criminal Courts Committee Criminal Justice Operations Committee Criminal Law Committee Disability Law Committee Domestic Violence Committee Drugs & the Law Committee Education & the Law Committee Environmental Law Committee Housing & Urban Development Committee Monday Night Law/Moderate Means Committee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Rights Committee Matrimonial Law Committee New York City Affairs Committee Real Property Law Committee Sex & Law Committee Social Welfare Law Committee Transportation Committee United Nations Committee
  
  Subject Area(s):
- Disability Housing Rights and Building Codes of New York (April 2011) (April 01, 2011) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Report urging legislation to require taxicab accessibility in New York City (January 2011) (January 01, 2011) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Proposed amendments to State law definitions of guide, hearing and service dogs (Reissued January 2011) (December 01, 2010) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Animal Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission commenting on the Commission's Proposed Rulemaking to revise its Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") regulations and interpretive guidance - RIN 3046-AA85 (December 01, 2009) PDF
  
  Author(s): HIV/AIDS Committee Civil Rights Committee Disability Law Committee Labor & Employment Committee
  
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- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (November 2008) (March 01, 2009) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Report on The Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007 (H.R.1809) which would provide Medicare coverage of power wheelchairs for use outside the home (February 2008) (October 01, 2008) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Best Practices Guidelines for Employer Interviewing Job Candidates with Disabilities (June 01, 2007) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee Labor & Employment Committee
  
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- Website Accessibility for People With Disabilities (November 01, 2006) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Disability Law Committee Technology, Cyber and Privacy Law Committee
  
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- Ensuring Accessibility for People with Disabilities in the Wake of Katrina and of Other Natural and Man-Made Disasters (September 01, 2006) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Report supporting S.7469/A.10071 ("P.J.'s law") which would require school-bus drivers and attendants transporting children with disabilities to complete training in children's special needs (June 01, 2006) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Statement regarding New York's failure to comply with sections 301 and 303(a) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) which call for the creation of a computerized statewide voter registration list and the development of and implementation of voting systems standards including standards for accessibility for voters with disabilities (April 01, 2006) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Disability Law Committee Election Law Committee
  
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- Report Urging Legislation to Require Taxicab Accessibility In New York City (February 01, 2005) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Letter from the Committee on Legal Issues Affecting People with Disabilities to the Joint Legislative Conference Committee on HAVA (May 18, 2004) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee Election Law Committee
  
  Subject Area(s):
- Letter to the Legislature Urging the Consideration of Access for People With Disabilities, Poll Working Training and Public Education as they Implement the Help America Vote Act in New York State (May 01, 2004) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Amicus Brief: Polan v. State of New York Insurance Department (New York State Court of Appeals, May 2004) (May 01, 2004) PDF
  
  Author(s): Civil Rights Committee Mental Health Law Committee Disability Law Committee
  
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- Comments on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (January 01, 2004) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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- Comments on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (December 01, 2003) PDF
  
  Author(s): Disability Law Committee
  
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News & Media
- Equity in courts improved, but more left to do, NYCBA says (Queens Daily Eagle) (August 07, 2023)
- City Bar Progress Report and Recommendations Related to Secretary Jeh Johnson’s Report on Equal Justice in New York’s Courts (August 03, 2023)
- Having An Impact: City Bar Policy Successes in the 2022 New York State Legislative Session (January 17, 2023)
- 2022 New York State Legislative Session Wrap Up (June 06, 2022)
- Chief Judge DiFiore Announces New York Will Eliminate Mental Health Question in Bar Application (New York Law Journal) (February 26, 2020)
- 2020 NYS Legislative Agenda (January 07, 2020)
- Shortchanging military heroes: Millions don’t access the benefits they have earned and need (New York Daily News) (November 11, 2019)
- New York to DC: Pay Your Bill for Your Veterans (Gotham Gazette) (November 08, 2019)
- City Bar to Focus on Pipeline to Diversify the Legal Profession, Releases Task Force Report (May 20, 2019)
- Animals in Transit (February 28, 2019)
- Exploring Innovative Residential Options for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease (October 22, 2018)
- Breaking the Silence - a New Way Forward on Mental Health: An Address by Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City (March 12, 2018)
- Disability Law Committee Survey 2017 (September 19, 2017)
- Task Force Provides Guide For Service Animal Users (June 01, 2017)
- State, City Bar Groups Issue Guide on Service Animals (New York Law Journal) (May 05, 2017)
- New York City and State Bar Associations Release Service Animal Guide (May 04, 2017)
- Ensuring Language Access: A Strategic Plan for the New York State Courts (April 10, 2017)
- Event Summary: Protecting the Rights of People with Mental Disabilities in Africa (February 07, 2013)
Resources

A Guide to the Use of Service Animals in New York State
Of Interest

Policy Recommendations for New York City's Next Mayor (PDF)

Disability Law Committee

The Disability Law Committee Law addresses issues including employment, housing, barrier-free design and construction, public accommodations, education, health care, transportation, activities of state, local and federal governments and benefit systems.