In Washington, DC, blind and low-vision residents are forced to “guess” when it’s safe to cross the street—risking their safety just to get to work, school, or the grocery store. In May 2025, Disability Rights Advocates, Relman Colfax PLLC, and The Washington Lawyers’ Committee filed a critical public safety class action lawsuit against the District of Columbia on behalf of the DC Council of the Blind (DCCB) and five named plaintiffs. The complaint highlights systemic barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from safely crossing the vast majority of signalized intersections in the District, including a lack of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).

Hear from Reverend Ray Raysor, President of DCCB, here.
Read the press release here.