ADA News and Information
ADA National Network Learning Session: "The Basics of Health Care and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" (9/26/23)
This webinar will help healthcare providers understand their responsibilities under the ADA. We will cover the three basic areas: 1) facility access 2) effective communication with patients with disabilities; and 3) modification of programs, policies, and procedures. Read more...
Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting (9/19/23)
The ability to participate in our democracy by voting in elections is a foundational right of citizenship that we cherish as Americans. No adult should be denied this right because of their age or ability. Read more...
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Settles EEOC Charge (9/14/23)
FRESNO, Calif. – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has settled a federal charge of disability filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for significant training and other injunctive relief, the federal agency announced today. Read more...
Better captioning services and improved accessibility for test preparation services (9/13/23)
The National Association of the Deaf and The Princeton Review (TPR) have entered into an agreement where they will work together to increase accessibility for TPR's test preparation programs. Read more...
New proposed rule to update Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to increase equity and protections for people with disabilities (9/13/23)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a proposed rule that further helps people with disabilities access health and human services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Read more...
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline adds ASL services (9/11/23)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s addition of nationwide American Sign Language (ASL) services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Read more...