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Legislature

New Colorado Law Aims to Raise Accessibility Standards in Local Building Codes

The law’s sponsors hope that the measure will increase accessibility and reduce the amount of ADA lawsuits brought against municipalities and businesses.
Michael Rummel -
Legislature

Social Media Blocking, Ranked-Choice Voting Bills Introduced

A bill introduced would allow state elected officials to block people on social media at the official's discretion.
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Courts

SCOTUS Agrees to Hear ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Appeal

The case asks the court to resolve a circuit split stemming from a serial plaintiff who considers herself an ADA “tester.”
Clara Geoghegan -
Briefs

DOJ Settles with Kroger on Accessibility Violations for COVID-19 Vaccine Website

The DOJ announced a settlement agreement with Kroger that’ll help people with disabilities get information about COVID-19 vaccines and book appointments online.
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
Courts

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Jan. 6

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinions on nine cases including People v. Joshua Alan Strickler and People v. Shane Johnson.
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News

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Adopts New Plan to Effectively Communicate with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals

After an investigation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office adopted new policies to address ADA compliance.
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
History

The History of Plain Language in Colorado Law

Plain language efforts date back to a 1990s movement to eliminate “legalese” and bring lawyers and their clients closer together.
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