💨 Abstract

The D.C. Council of the Blind and five plaintiffs have sued the District of Columbia for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing adequate Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at intersections. These signals are crucial for blind pedestrians to cross streets safely. The lawsuit claims that the lack of APS forces blind individuals to wait longer, risk their safety, or avoid traveling, imposing a "blindness tax."

Courtesy: Neal Augenstein