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VICTORY: PPINK v. Commissioner, Indiana State Department of Health

Update: On April 19, 2018 the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal district court’s ruling striking down HEA 1337, which would have banned women from obtaining abortions based on their reason for seeking one. Seventh Circuit Judge William J.

May 15, 2017

Ashby v. Warrick County School Corp.

Mycal Ashby is a person with a physical disability and is confined to a wheelchair. Her child was in a school choir that conducted its Christmas program at a site that was not accessible.

May 15, 2017

Blade v. City of Richmond

This 2004 case challenged the lack of accessible sidewalks in Richmond, Indiana. A settlement has been reached and has been approved by the Court. The case is open for monitoring.

May 15, 2017

Cantrell v. Town of Liberty

This 2002 case is a challenge under the ADA to the fact that the Town of Liberty does not have accessible sidewalks. The case has been settled in plaintiff’s favor. It remains open for monitoring as the sidewalks are made accessible.

May 15, 2017

Caylor v. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

The plaintiff is a seriously disabled adult who requires constant care and supervision, and receives services through the Medicaid waiver program. As a result of new service limitations that have been imposed on waiver recipients, the plaintiff’s services have been dramatically reduced.

May 15, 2017

Chickadaunce v. Minott

The plaintiffs are three individuals who are enrolled in a home-and-community-based Medicaid waiver program in Indiana. They were assigned by the State to a category of individuals that require 24 hour/7 days a week, or almost 24/7, care.

May 15, 2017