Walden University Staff Members Violated My Rights Under the ADA.
ATLANTA, GA, June 26, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Terrance Alton Cox, III, a Black man, devoted father, a national speaker for the stroke recovery community, author of several books on stroke including, God Is Not Through With Me Yet: My Testimonial: Redemption From A Deadly Stroke, and the creator of the Terrence Alton Cox 12-step Stroke Recovery program created to help people worldwide in there stroke recovery journey, entrepreneur, philanthropist, recipient of a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by former Chairman, the late Congressman Charles Rangel (NY-13), Founder of Terrance Cox Global Network, has filed a formal complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) record # 625976-VTC against Walden University, alleging severe violations of federal disability law, racial discrimination, and causing permanent disability. According to Cox, while he was recovering from a stroke—a period marked by significant medical vulnerability—staff at Walden University conspired with his ex-wife, Dr. Crystal Lewis, to deprive him of essential healthcare and stability. The complaint asserts that university personnel and Dr. Lewis orchestrated the removal of Cox from his health insurance, cut off his access to vital medication and physical therapy, and ultimately forced him out of his home, resulting in homelessness.
Cox's filing further claims that, beyond these actions, Walden University staff and Dr. Lewis engaged in a campaign of harassment and intimidation. He alleges they filed multiple false police reports against him, which not only exacerbated his precarious situation but also constituted an attempt to have him unjustly imprisoned. At the same time, he was disabled and without resources. These actions, Cox contends, represent a pattern of discrimination and retaliation that is explicitly prohibited under the ADA, which mandates reasonable accommodations and protection from discriminatory treatment for individuals with disabilities. However, Dr. Lewis and her colleagues asserted "White Privilege," stating that she can do whatever she wants to do because she is white and Cox is Black, so no one will believe him.
Cox states that, "as a result of my illness and the trauma I suffered thereafter, my balance will never recover. My right side is permanently damaged. My mental ability, state of mind have been damaged. This has caused high blood pressure, and the time for recovery from these ailments was when I was made homeless, living on the streets without medication." The case brings renewed scrutiny to Walden University's compliance with federal disability law and its duty to protect those who are vulnerable. If Cox's allegations are substantiated, the university could face significant penalties and be compelled to reform its policies and practices and undergo significant retraining of staff and employees regarding the treatment of people with disabilities. The university programs focus on public health, health education and promotion, and healthcare management, preparing students for various roles in the healthcare field. The outcome of this complaint may set important precedents for how educational institutions address the rights and protections of disabled individuals.
The Manchester Report will continue to monitor developments in the case and will update you on any further actions against the university.
Vincent Mason
Investigative Reporter
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