Civil rights advocate Marc Fishman joins host Mike Bolland to expose a deeply overlooked issue: the routine denial of disability accommodations in America’s family court system. After surviving a devastating car accident that left him with long-term disabilities and communication challenges, Marc found himself battling not only for his parental rights—but also for his basic ADA protections.
In this powerful conversation, Marc shares:
• How New York family courts repeatedly denied him accommodations like real-time transcription
• His federal ADA victories and how Tennessee v. Lane played a role
• The 49-month legal battle that forced the court to act
• Retaliation he faced from judges and public officials
• His advocacy success during COVID, helping disabled tenants secure rent grants
• The urgent need for reform and accountability in family courts nationwide
• Recent legislative wins and what they mean for disabled parents
Marc’s story is one of resilience, activism, and a fight for justice that impacts millions of disabled Americans.
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