November 30, 2025

Courts have limited power to order policy changes, lawsuit shows

Key Points

Policy changes requested in disability accommodation practices at Bryn Mawr College, emphasizing urgent need for reform.
Lawsuit filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, targeting inadequate disability services.
Legal action aims to secure injunctive relief for improved accommodations for current and former students.
This case underscores limitations of court authority in mandating policy adjustments in educational institutions.

Abstract

Earlier this year, three current students and three former students of Bryn Mawr College filed a lawsuit challenging the college's disability accommodation policies (see De Camara v. Bryn Mawr College , No. 25‐2287, slip op. (E.D. Pa. 09/26/25)). Suing under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the plaintiffs sought a court order (i.e., injunctive relief) requiring the college to change several practices and policies related to its accommodation policies and disability services.

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