by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Dec 1, 2023 | Civil Rights, Disability Law
On October 26, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against the City of Peoria, Illinois over allegations the city violated the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit claims the City of Peoria unlawfully interfered with the... by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 6, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently resolved a disability harassment investigation at a Pittsburgh-area school, and found the Allegheny School District failed to protect a student with disabilities who faced constant, pervasive... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 6, 2023 | Disability Law
On October 30th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed its second complaint against the City Of Springfield, Missouri, over allegations the City prohibited our client, New Beginning Sanctuary, from operating a recovery home for residents in recovery from drug or alcohol... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 31, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
On October 27th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against O’Fallon Township High School District 203 and Dr. Tony Sanders, in his official capacity as State Superintendent of Education for the State of Illinois, over allegations defendants discriminated... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 25, 2023 | Disability Law, Education Law
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... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 18, 2023 | Disability Law, Local News
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...