Deaf woman sues, saying Aiken police denied her an interpreter
Jodi Bennett says since she's deaf, she couldn't hear the beep to know her items had been self-scanned, so she missed some. That led to her arrest.
Source: wrdw.com
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DOJ lawsuit: City of Anoka discriminated against residents with mental health disabilities
The city of Anoka discriminated against individuals with mental health disabilities, discouraging tenants from making emergency service calls for fear of eviction, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday.
Source: mprnews.org
De Soto's new pickleball courts open | Local News
De Soto Mayor Autumn Blanchard and the rest of the City Council surprise City Manager Todd Melkus by naming the park with six new pickleball courts “Melkus Park.”
Source: myleaderpaper.com
Blind man turned away from restaurant in row with waiter over guide dog
Paul Castle, who is blind, says he was turned away from the restaurant and threatened with police because a waiter didn't believe his guide dog was real - and hopes the incident will inspire change
Source: mirror.co.uk
Anoka agrees not to disclose renters' private medical information
The city allegedly violated the ADA by improperly pressuring landlords to evict tenants with mental health issues over multiple police or emergency calls to their addresses.
Source: twincities.com