At a press conference on Monday, ADAPT of Austin and the Texas Civil Rights Project announced the launching of a new Americans with Disabilities Act campaign to recognize the 20th anniversary of its creation.  The two organizations have filed over 20 disability discrimination lawsuits across the state.

One case was filed against U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith for not adding a ramp to his office, another against Duck Tours in Austin for not being wheelchair accessible, and another against the University of Texas School of Architecture for not providing full access to exhibits in Goldsmith Hall.  Another lawsuit is being filed against Seton Healthcare of Brackenridge for not providing a hearing-impaired patient with an interpreter.

Officials at the conference said they hope they can settle the issues outside of court, stating that the point was not to sue, but to obtain fair access to the places being sued.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of disability discrimination, contact the Houston disability discrimination attorneys of Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your rights.