NJ Spotlight NewsThe East Orange project will make the Brick Church Station fully accessible
NJ Spotlight NewsThe East Orange project will make the Brick Church Station fully accessible

NJ Transit had been accused of multiple violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Advocates say there's a long way to go to make NJ’s train stations fully accessible for people with disabilities
NJ Spotlight NewsThe settlement with the US attorney’s office identified more than 200 violations

'I was often excluded by regular students because they were not taught how to communicate with people like me'
(ISO Robles via NJ Spotlight News)On 31st anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, is protection for people with long-term covid-19 symptoms a prospect?

Senior Correspondent Briana Vannozzi spoke with Anna Landre, a 21-year-old college student and disabilities activist who is still personally waging the battle.

Stations used by NJ Transit passengers in New Brunswick, Elizabeth, Trenton and Princeton Junction will all see improvement projects start this fall.

Recent legislation would make playgrounds more accessible to children and adults in wheelchairs or crutches.

A Cherry Hill high school student went to the State House in support of Charlie's Law, named after his service dog. The measure would fine ...

The historic State House has fallen into disrepair. Can we afford to fix it? Can we afford not to? A candidate for governor slows his ...

The study showed that 26 percent of people with disabilities received fewer expressions of employer interest than those without disabilities. They also found that smaller ...

A higher hurdle for Syrians coming to America. The tough vetting process made tougher by a bill the president says he'll veto. It would effectively ...

Sanctuary cities are on notice. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would make municipalities report illegal immigrants or lose federal funding. A swarm ...

After the Justice Department found violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at five Atlantic City establishments, the parties agreed to a settlement to fix ...

Executive Director of Disability Rights New Jersey Joe Young says that the Americans with Disabilities Act gave people with disabilities a voice, but that challenges ...

The Pope calls for action now to save the planet and its people, especially those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change -- the ...

Kessler Foundation President Rodger DeRose says that disabled individuals face several challenges in the workplace, including lack of training, transportation issues and attitudes from supervisors ...

State roads and federal highways speeding towards collapse. Steeper penalties for swatting? Saint Michael's -- fighting to stay open. Opening summer camps to every child. ...

The U.S. Attorney's Office has sent flyers to summer camps throughout New Jersey reminding them that they must make reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities.