DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center (Region IX)
The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center (Pacific DBTAC) is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.
Webinar: Tips and Tricks for efficient, Accessible Web Design
This AccessibleTech webinar is a free in-depth look at some little-known tricks to include in your Web site to enhance usability and accessibility. These tips include:
- Making drop-down menus accessible,
- Providing link information on the print-version of your Web page
- Using the Abbreviation tag
- ...and more
Fall 2009 Newsletter Now Available
The Pacific Update newsletter is the Pacific ADA Center's Newsletter. The Pacific Update Newsletter provides the latest important information pertaining to State and Federal issues and regional news affecting the disabled community. The Pacific Update Newsletter is just one of many materials that the DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center provides to all States and areas in the Pacific Region (Federal Region IX).
Download Newsletter: PDF Version| Word Version (.doc)
Commission Approves Proposed ADA Regulations For Public Comment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) revising the ADA employment provision of the ADA.
The NPRM is open for public comment for 60 days following its publication in the Federal Register on September 23, 2009. The EEOC is requesting public comment on how best to regulate the newly passed ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The EEOC encourages the public to offer its views and suggestions. The Commission has also issued a question and answer guide on the NPRM.
Written comments on this rulemaking must be submitted on or before November 23, 2009
More about Commission Approving Proposed ADA Regulations For Public Comment
FEHA celebrates 50th Anniversary
California's comprehensive civil rights law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary throughout 2009. California's FEHA is celebrated for transforming California into the Nation's leader in state civil rights.
Accessible Technology for All:
The purpose of AccessibleTech.org is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through the promotion of technology that is accessible to all.
Technology makes access to jobs, goods, and services possible for people with disabilities - easier for all.
Visit AccessibleTech.org today at www.AccessibleTech.org
Distance Learning Series
The Distance Learning Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessible Information Technology and other related topics.
To register or for more information, visit our Distance Learning page.
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Free ADA HAT!!!!
The Pacific ADA Center is seeking feedback about your satisfaction with our web site Please go to our Web site Survey Page, Fill out the survey and enter your contact information. We will randomly select individuals to receive professionally designed commemorative hats that celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ADA. Winners will be chosen each week while supplies last. Take the survey and secure your piece of ADA history.
