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The End of Olmstead? Some Disabled Americans Fear Return of Institutionalization
Nearly 30 years ago, the Supreme Court reinforced that people with disabilities should learn, live, and work in their communities, rather than in segregated institutions. The “integration mandate”, handed down in the Olmstead decision, bans unnecessary segregation of...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Complaint against Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 Board of Education
On August 11, 2026, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 Board of Education, alleging the school district discriminated and retaliated against our client based upon his association with his disabled minor children,...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Disability Discrimination Complaint against General Motors LLC
On August 7, 2026, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against General Motors LLC, alleging the company discriminated against our client based on her disability and age and retaliated against her during her employment, including by terminating her employment. The...
Special School District of St. Louis County Changes Restraint and Seclusion Policies After DOJ Investigation
The Special School District of St. Louis County recently announced changes to its restraint and seclusion policies for the 2026-2027 school year, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. SSD says it will eliminate its use of “seclusion and supine...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Complaint Against Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School
On May 21st, 2026, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), a private educational institution, for disability discrimination in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act. The lawsuit alleges that MICDS...
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Releases ‘Special Education Dispute Resolution: A Critical Safeguard for IDEA’s Guarantee of Equal Education for Students with Disabilities’
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) recently released a new report, Special Education Dispute Resolution: A Critical Safeguard for IDEA’s Guarantee of Equal Education for Students with Disabilities. The report lays out the role of the dispute...