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Changes to the ADA could make life harder for people with disabilities

The ADA Education and Reform Act passed on a 225-to-192 vote in February of this year. Proponents of the bill say it is aimed at curbing unscrupulous lawyers who seek profit by threatening businesses with litigation without actually seeking to improve access for the disabled. Activists say the bill, if enacted, would essentially gut the …

Pit Bulls and Breed Bans: Is my dog “illegal”? What can I do?

Currently, Denver, Aurora, Castle Rock, Commerce City, Ft. Lupton, Lone Tree, and Louisville have pit bull and “bully breed” ( i.e., American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier) bans. While every city ordinance is different, pit bull type dogs are defined as any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of …