Cases she takes
Shut out of a building, a service or a court
Public places and services have to be usable by people with disabilities. That means a way in for a wheelchair, an interpreter for a deaf patient, a guide dog let through the door, and a fair chance at the same program everyone else gets.
Imara takes access cases against cities, counties, courts, schools, clinics, hospitals and businesses open to the public. Most end with the barrier fixed; some include money too.
What counts
Steps and no ramp, or a broken lift that stays broken
No interpreter at a hospital, a court or a police station
A service animal turned away
A program or class closed to you because of a disability
How an access case usually goes
- 01
Document the barrier
Photos, the date, and who you asked. A short note of what you couldn’t do is enough.
- 02
A letter first
Many places fix the problem once a lawyer writes. That letter costs you nothing to send.
- 03
Filing if they don’t
If they refuse or stall, Imara files in court and asks for the change, plus fees and any damages the law allows.
What people ask about access cases
Do I have to want money to bring a case?
No. Many clients only want the ramp, the interpreter or the policy. The law lets a court order that.
It’s a small business. Is that fair?
Imara starts with a letter and a reasonable deadline. Most small places fix it without a lawsuit.
Who pays your fee?
In many access cases the law lets the court make the other side pay your lawyer’s fees if you win. Imara explains the costs before you sign anything.
Shut out of a place you need to use?
Tell Imara where, when and what stopped you. A photo helps.