ADA News and Information
Video: Employers Focus on Accessibility (3/29/23)
A new Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion video has interviews with industry experts talking about best practices for making sure products and services are accessible for customers and employees. Read more...
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Public School Students with Disabilities (3/28/23)
The Supreme Court ruled that a deaf student can sue his school for not providing him with a public education that met his needs. Read more...
Mental Health Matters National Online Dialogue Series (3/27/23)
Now through April 3, the U.S. Department of Labor is hosting online discussions to get public input on how public policy can better support workers’ mental health. Read more...
Disability Advocates Announce Support of the All of Us Research Program (3/24/23)
A Coalition of disability advocates supported the National Institutes of Health’s effort to get more than one million Americans involved in biomedical research. Read more...
How to Meet Different Employee Accessibility Needs (3/23/23)
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology has a new resource that provides examples of different employee accessibility needs and offers suggestions for managing them. Read more...
EEOC Webinar Focusing on Vulnerable Workers and Persons from Underserved Communities (3/10/23)
This March 14th Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) webinar will focus on harassment, retaliation, labor trafficking, discriminatory pay, unequal working conditions, and other policies and practices that especially affect vulnerable workers and persons from underserved communities. Read more...
Federal Agencies Send Section 508 Report to the President and Congress (3/6/23)
The US Department of Justice and the General Services Administration have a new report that talks about how well some federal agencies are complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Read more...
Judy Heumann Disability Rights Pioneer 1947-2023 (3/6/23)
The disability rights movement lost a founder and pioneer when Judy Heumann passed away in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2023. Read more...
California State Hotline to Report School Discipline Problems (3/6/23)
The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction has set up a tipline to report schools that have discipline problems including disciplining students of color or with disabilities more than other students. Read more...
HUD Wants Public Input on Fair Housing Proposed Rule (3/6/23)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is looking for comments on its recent proposed rule about the Fair Housing Act’s requirement to "further fair housing". Read more...
Workplace Protections for Individuals Impacted by Cancer (3/6/23)
The U.S. Department of Labor has a new resource to help workers living with cancer, their caregivers, and cancer survivors understand their rights during this difficult time. Read more...
Registration Now Open for 2023 National ADA Symposium (3/5/23)
The 2023 National ADA Symposium is offering two conferences, one in-person from May 21 - 24 in Kansas City, MO, and one virtual from June 12 - 14. Read more...
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Seeks Input on Plan to Increase Accessibility (3/3/23)
The National Park Service is looking for comments on a draft plan that provides recommendations for removing barriers for visitors to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Read more...
FEMA Wants Feedback on its Post-Disaster Recovery Guide (3/3/23)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking for feedback on its draft “Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials.” Read more...
Prepare to Protect With the New Emergency App (in ASL) (3/2/23)
A video in American Sign Language (ASL) discusses how the American Red Cross has rebuilt its all-inclusive Emergency App to improve how it delivers timely, accurate information. Read more...
New Learning Guide: Organization-Wide Accessibility: Everyone Plays a Part (3/1/23)
This Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion guide talks about ways employers can create and keep fully accessible workplaces. Read more...