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Key Differences Between Modifications and Accommodations
Students with or without 504 Plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEP) may receive modifications and/or accommodations to their learning plans in school. While there are many similarities between modifications and accommodations, there are also key differences...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Complaint Against the City of Rockford, Illinois
On October 13th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against the City of Rockford, Illinois over allegations the defendant discriminated against residents at Oxford Houses – homes that support individuals with disabilities who are recovering from alcoholism or...
Kennedy Hunt P.C. Files Complaint Against RV World LLC d/b/a Camping World of Marion
On July 13th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a class action complaint against RV World LLC d/b/a Camping World of Marion over allegations employees were not paid for all the time they were required to be at work and were not compensated for overtime work, in violation...
The Importance of Sports for Transgender Youth
Right now, the rights of transgender people are under attack in this country. At least 21 states have bans on gender affirming care for transgender yourh, with more and more legislatures introducing bills like these. According to the Movement Advancement Project, 23...
Key Differences Between IEPs and 504 Plans
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans are both crucial programs to help K-12 students with disabilities who need specialized education get the support they need in school. Students’ rights to IEPs are protected under the Individuals with Disabilities...
News: $36 Million Verdict Awarded in Disability Discrimination Case Against Werner Trucking
A jury in Nebraska just returned a $36 million verdict in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and against Drivers Management, LLC and Werner Enterprises, Inc. for denying employment and accommodations to a deaf truck driver, in violation...