Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
New York State Human Rights Law Offers Few Protections Without Attorney's Fees
January 16, 2010
The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) has the potential to offer New Yorkers civil rights protections beyond federal law, but these rights cannot be realized without the provision of attorney’s fees. Read More
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Archives
Domestic Violence & the Deaf Community
The Rochester Model Training Project: Assisting Women Who Are Abused in Our Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Community
Interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Litigants in New York State Courts: FAQs
July 1, 2005
“Whenever any deaf person is a party to a legal proceeding of any nature, or a witness therein (emphasis added), the court in all instances shall appoint a qualified interpreter who is certified by a recognized national or New York state credentialing authority as approved by the chief administrator of the courts to interpret the proceeding to, and the testimony of, such deaf person; provided, however, where compliance with this section would cause unreasonable delay in court proceedings, the court shall be authorized to temporarily appoint an interpreter who is otherwise qualified to interpret the proceedings to, and the testimony of, such deaf person until a certified interpreter is available. Read More
The Rochester Model Training Project: Assisting Women Who Are Abused in Our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
Remote Communication with Battered Women Who Are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing: FAQs
July 1, 2005
How to use communication services for Battered women who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Read More
Domestic Violence & the Deaf Community Archives
Domestic Violence & SSI
SSA Issues Administrative Message Addressing Homesteads Owned by Domestic Violence Survivors Who Have Fled Their Abusers
August 1, 2006
In late 2004, advocates from the Empire Justice Center contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) on behalf of survivors of domestic violence who were facing complicated bureaucratic hurdles when they had to flee from their homes to escape abuse.
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Domestic Violence & SSI Archives
Domestic Violence Against Women with Disabilities
SSA Issues Administrative Message Addressing Homesteads Owned by Domestic Violence Survivors Who Have Fled Their Abusers
August 1, 2006
In late 2004, advocates from the Empire Justice Center contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) on behalf of survivors of domestic violence who were facing complicated bureaucratic hurdles when they had to flee from their homes to escape abuse. Read More
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