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    Property Owner Sues Town, Chair and Commission  Nov 21, 2009
    Ms. Zurko-Smith is also alleging that the defendant violated the American Disabilities Act because the actions taken were based on the disability of prospective residents. She is also attesting that a violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution took place because the defendant sought to deprive her of her property right without due process. (Voices, CT)

    Canutillo Voters Shoot Down CISD Tax Increase  Nov 5, 2009
    That includes the $300,000 of improvements they need to make under the American Disabilities Act, which is state mandated. Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Keynotes for Oct. 15  Oct 15, 2009
    - The Hudson committee of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) will present its annual benefit social Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7-11 p.m., at Riverside Gun Club, 16 Wilkins St., Hudson. Evening s program will include live music, dancing, food, cash bar and drawing of prizes generously donated by local merchants and friends of the committee. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Aging Mifflinburg High to receive upgrades  Sep 18, 2009
    Other items include upgrading some restrooms and ramps to meet American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, ceiling and window replacements, selective plumbing upgrades, upgrades to the electric system to handle the new technology and other small fixes. The cost overall is between $15. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)

    Commissioners to discuss upgrades to old police station  Aug 4, 2009
    We can use some of the offices as is, but we do have to make sure that it is compliant with American Disabilities Act. Washington County, Faith Mission and Trinity Medical Center is collaborating on the facility. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    MANCHESTER FIELD: Selectmen give nod to new scoreboard  Aug 1, 2009
    The board authorized the town to spend approximately $22,000 to hire a third-party vendor to update its plan with respect to American Disabilities Act compliance. The town conducted a $75,000 study in 1995, and plan on having a vendor update and re-prioritize the plan in order to get a clearer picture of what still needs to be done. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Thurston County to host ribbon cutting for renovations  Jul 30, 2009
    She said the funds were instrumental in helping the county meet the federal requirements to become compliant with the American Disabilities Act. U.S. Rep. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Porn Star's Husband Out of a Job  Jul 25, 2009
    NEW YORK, July 24, 2009. Fired Town Manager and Wife Appear on "The Early Show"; He Says He Tried to Resign, But Was Fired Anyway. (CBS News)

    WHO: Swine Flu Could Infect 2 Billion  Jul 25, 2009
    GENEVA, Switzerland, July 24, 2009. Pandemic Still in its Early Stages, World Health Organization's Flu Chief Says. (CBS News)

    Click to read:Jurors Convict Evangelist on 10 Sex Counts  Jul 25, 2009
    Jurors Convict Evangelist on 10 Sex Counts - CBS News. Jurors Convict Evangelist on 10 Sex Counts. (CBS News)

    Liukin Excited And 'a Little Nervous' To Compete  Jul 25, 2009
    Olympic Champion Nastia Liukin Eager To Return To Competition For First Time In Almost A Year. (AP) Nastia Liukin is excited about competing for the first time since the Beijing Olympics. (CBS News)

    Travel "Hot" Spots Not Off-Limits  Jul 25, 2009
    NEW YORK, July 24, 2009. Travel Expert Peter Greenberg On Vacation Destinations That Might Surprise You -- Places You Thought You Couldn't Go To. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    U.S. to Sign U.N. Disabilities Rights Pact  Jul 25, 2009
    Treaty Would Call on Nations to Guarantee Rights Similar to Those Under American Disabilities Act ... Treaty Would Call on Nations to Guarantee Rights Similar to Those Under American Disabilities Act. (CBS News)

    Click to read: Capitalizing on "Cash for Clunkers"  Jul 25, 2009
    Capitalizing on "Cash for Clunkers" - The Early Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, July 24, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Black, White Cambridge Cops Back Officer  Jul 25, 2009
    BOSTON, July 24, 2009. Man Who Arrested Henry Louis Gates Taught Racial Profiling Class; No "Rogue Cop," Colleagues Say. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Amid Poverty, a Family of Riches  Jul 25, 2009
    31 Years After CBS' First Visit, Assignment America Checks In on an Inspirational Family in Mississippi. Nov. 26th, 1978: Charles Kuralt's original report on the Chandler family called their rise from humble beginnings the "ultimate American success story.". (CBS News)

    Zimbabwe Launches `national Healing' Campaign  Jul 25, 2009
    HARARE, Zimbabwe, Jul. 00004000 (AP) Zimbabwe's coalition government launched a campaign of "national healing" and reconciliation on Friday, with political leaders urging supporters to end years of political violence and intimidation. (CBS News -- World)

    Spacewalkers Continue Replacing Batteries  Jul 25, 2009
    Astronauts Switch Out Aging Components of Space Station's Solar Arrays, After Earlier Spacewalk Was Cut Short. Mission Specialist Christopher Cassidy is pictured during his spacewalk on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. (CBS News)

    Cambridge Cops Want Obama Apology  Jul 25, 2009
    Police "Deeply Resent" Implication of Racial Profiling in Controversial Arrest; Obama Calls Own Remarks "Unfortunate". Cambridge police Sgt. James Crowley, left, whispers with Sgt. Leon Lashley, right, as police from various unions hold a news conference in Cambridge, Mass. (CBS News -- US)

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    Between Fences was a phenomenal success  Jun 16, 2009
    One of the major, underlying reasons that the old building had to be replaced was due to not meeting the standards and compliance set out by the American Disabilities Act. It was a result of the new facility that we could even host the Between Fences exhibit; this sort of project certainly would not have been able to take place in the old building. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Little league light project approved  May 20, 2009
    BLS Construction President John Schmermund explained that, by law, elevator companies were not allowed to work on the existing elevator because it was not compliant with current American Disabilities Act standards. Councilman Bruce Tesch asked why this had not been addressed originally and was visibly upset about the dollar amount of the change order. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)

    Fair board wary of building 'adoption'  May 9, 2009
    Remodeling, like construction, would require modern seismic and American Disabilities Act upgrades. "If you remodel it, you have to bring it up to new code," Hirst said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Chamber hands out three Community Pride Awards  Apr 30, 2009
    The bathrooms were remodeled and made American Disabilities Act compliant. However, the tin ceiling was kept in place. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Gaston Clinic gets much-needed new facility for health care  Apr 10, 2009
    It is in violation of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the American Disabilities Act. According to Gay, the Gaston Town Board agrees that the new unit meets their building and zoning codes. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    SU advocates for disability minor, accommodations  Feb 20, 2009
    Some of Syracuse University's buildings currently do not comply with the American Disabilities Act, according to the university's Accessibility Map on the SU Web site. The act states, "At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces and elements within the building or facility.". (Daily Orange, NY)



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