Mason v. Correctional Medical Services, Inc.

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• holding that plaintiff's assistance from a fellow inmate, who escorted him everywhere and assisted him with all his needs, satisfied the requirements of the ADA
• explaining that proof of deliberate indifference requires a showing that a defendant possessed a state of mind “amounting to criminal recklessness”
• noting that “[r]ecreational activities, medical services, and educational and vocational programs” are “benefits” under the ADA (citation omitted)
• explaining that to bring a valid Title II claim, a plaintiff “must specify a benefit to which he was denied meaningful access based on his disability”
• explaining that to bring a valid Title II claim, a plaintiff “must specify a benefit to which he was denied meaningful access based on his disability”
• reviewing de novo grant of summary judgment, viewing evidence and drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of non-moving party

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