A proposed settlement has been reached that would resolve the class action lawsuit Douglass v. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-00771 (W.D. Pa.). The lawsuit alleges that Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq., by failing to take the necessary steps to ensure its website and mobile apps does not discriminate against individuals who are Blind and/or who have a Visual Disability.

On November 21, the District Court in the state of Rhode Island issued a permanent injunction in the case of IMLS v. Trump. Previously, President Trump took steps to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The action was immediately challenged in court, where it was temporarily halted. This court ruling permanently vacates his actions. The court held that the dismantling of IMLS was unlawful, unconstitutional, and in direct violation of Congress’ clear statutory directives.

In light of the rapid and ongoing changes to the Department of Education, the American Council of the Blind, in coalition with other blindness organizations, has reached out to Secretary McMahon to schedule a meeting to discuss how such changes will impact the blind and low vision community. The initial outreach email was just sent out on Wednesday by the American Foundation for the Blind and included ACB and the National Federation of the Blind. We will now wait to hear back about scheduling a meeting. WE will keep you updated as to when we hear back.