Americans with Disabilities Act Archives

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Alaska’s human rights commission ushers in resolutions in support of blind and visually impaired Alaskans

by Ryan Cotter | Mar 20, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkan and State Commissioner of Human Rights William Craig introduced the two resolutions, focusing on improving education and voting access. Read More

A pair of court cases will test Sitka Police and their discretion to interpret municipal and federal law

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 5, 2023 | Crime and Courts, Local News, Syndicated

Two new lawsuits were filed against the Sitka Police Department this spring, both alleging that the department arbitrarily applied enforcement powers that it does not have under federal law, in one case, and under municipal code in another. Read More

A Sitka high rise apartment’s lone elevator has been out of service for more than a year, and tenants are frustrated

by Katherine Rose | Apr 22, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The elevator in Sitka’s only high-rise apartment building has been off intermittently – for over 15 months. The situation – although not necessarily illegal – is at best inconvenient, and at worst discriminatory for tenants who may struggle with seven flights of stairs. Read More