It was just after 10 a.m. on a bustling, bleary-eyed morning at the AltaMed clinic in Pico Rivera, and Dr. Marie Flores was fighting to keep herself composed. The waiting room was full. A line snaked ...
A bulletin board in Dr. Marie Flores' office at an AltaMed clinic in Pico Rivera. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Disabled people get pregnant and give birth at the same rates as nondisabled ...
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Behind the fight over expanding disability parking placards for pregnancy
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All expecting mothers can receive an accessible parking placard with a doctor’s note saying they are pregnant. State Representative Fiona McFarland is a mother and brought the need to lawmakers' ...
The physical toll expectant mothers endure during their pregnancy journey is immense. From back pain and swollen feet to morning sickness, all sorts of challenges arise for women as they prepare to ...
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Historically, a pregnant woman with a “normal” pregnancy was not considered “disabled” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and, therefore, there was no requirement for employers to ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A private complaint from the New York Division of Human Rights alleges Amazon discriminated against pregnant and disabled people at its worksites around the state, Gov. Kathy ...
TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — If you’re pregnant and are struggling to get around in the Florida heat, a new law has changed where you can park. “I think every woman is different, but I mean sometimes it’s ...
BOSTON (WPRI) — New and expecting mothers could soon find parking in Boston more easily. A new proposal in the city would allow pregnant women to use handicapped parking spaces. Boston City Councilor ...
Disabled people get pregnant and give birth at the same rates as nondisabled ones. But their outcomes are often far worse — for reasons that can’t be explained by anatomical difference or medical ...
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