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Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets
Read full article: Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasetsSeveral leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train their AI products, and committed to other safeguards to curb the spread of harmful sexual deepfake imagery.
‘A pattern of abuse’: Conditions for children at 5 Texas Juvenile Justice facilities violate constitution
Read full article: ‘A pattern of abuse’: Conditions for children at 5 Texas Juvenile Justice facilities violate constitutionThe Justice Department announced Thursday of its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) has violated the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
It’s so stressful’: Woman living out of hotel waiting for TX General Land Office to make home accessible for her
Read full article: It’s so stressful’: Woman living out of hotel waiting for TX General Land Office to make home accessible for herMargaret Kirby started the repair process with the city of Houston until the U.S. Department of Houston and Urban Development stopped the city’s role when it came to Harvey relief dollars for putting people back into their homes.
Supreme Court lets stand ruling that protects people with gender dysphoria under disability law
Read full article: Supreme Court lets stand ruling that protects people with gender dysphoria under disability lawThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a first-of-its-kind ruling from a federal appeals court that found people with gender dysphoria are entitled to the protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
RodeoHouston, NRG Park correct ADA violations for people with disabilities ahead of 2023 season, US Attorney says
Read full article: RodeoHouston, NRG Park correct ADA violations for people with disabilities ahead of 2023 season, US Attorney saysThe U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that an investigation into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been completed.
President Biden, first lady deliver remarks to celebrate Americans with Disabilities Act, mark Disability Pride Month
Read full article: President Biden, first lady deliver remarks to celebrate Americans with Disabilities Act, mark Disability Pride MonthPresident Biden and the First Lady deliver remarks to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act and mark Disability Pride Month.
Texas’ ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court ruling
Read full article: Texas’ ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court rulingThree-judge panel finds no "concrete, or actual or imminent, injury" caused by Abbott's ban on mask mandates.
Texas schools can again set their own face mask rules after federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban
Read full article: Texas schools can again set their own face mask rules after federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's banThe judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Justice Department argues Texas ban on school mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights
Read full article: Justice Department argues Texas ban on school mask mandates violates disabled students’ rightsPlaintiffs say the governor’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
Ask 2: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act require the city of Houston to provide sidewalks?
Read full article: Ask 2: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act require the city of Houston to provide sidewalks?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Does the Americans with Disabilities Act require the city to provide sidewalks? Answer: According to Houston Public Works, the answer is no. However, when the City of Houston builds a sidewalk, it must be accessible to persons with disabilities to the extent technically feasible. You can apply to request a sidewalk to be built near your neighborhood through the Houston Public Works Sidewalk Program.