Category Archives: Legal Cases

Big Trash – Big Problem? ACT Wants Your Input

November 5, 2009 – 11:24 PM

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is interested in your comments regarding the City of Toledo’s decision to use larger trash cans in residential situations. These trash cans benefit the City because their design allows them to be picked up easily by a truck with an automatic arm, in most cases without need for the [...]

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Ability Center of Greater Toledo Successfully Resolves Complaint Against Toledo Public Schools

September 20, 2009 – 12:17 PM

On September 4, 2009, the Toledo Public Schools entered into a “Resolution Agreement” with the United States Department of Education—Office of Civil Rights, regarding a complaint filed by the Ability Center of Greater Toledo. The complaint, filed against the District on March 12, 2009, cites the District’s failure to adopt Board-approved policies and procedures that [...]

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Nursing Home Budget Protest Held

July 1, 2009 – 1:28 PM

NURSING HOME BUDGET PROTEST, 06/30/09 Ohio Statehouse, Third Street Side On Tuesday, June 30th, about 70 advocates from across Ohio spent the day sharing information, singing songs and shouting slogans. Four advocates had a meeting with Governor Strickland.For more information and photos, visit the Public Policy Page.

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