Description: This talk will present ways of systematically evaluating and creating ADA-accessible complex digital spatial diagrams and maps. Whether you are working with city GIS, campuses, buildings, or anatomical diagrams, these techniques will be useful. Alternate text, keyboard accessibility, and non-text contrast are a few areas that will be covered. Traditionally, finding the “primary purpose”...
Description Learn how you can design your own accessibility vendor monitoring program from the group up and the most effective ways to work with vendors to create the best digital experience possible. This session will go over everything from getting support from internal stakeholders to navigating discussions with vendors about digital accessibility. Individuals may submit...
Description Presenter: Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist Northeast ADA Center This webinar will review the ADA requirements for summer camps that aid in making camps more inclusive for participants with disabilities. ADA topics discussed will include physical accessibility, reasonable modifications of policies, effective communication, and eligibility criteria. ADA Settlement agreements that address some of these issues...
Description Whether it’s a concert, a movie or a sporting event, the ADA includes specific requirements around ticketing and accessible seating to ensure people with disabilities and their companions have access to these venues and activities. Join us for this session where we take a look at the physical access requirements for accessible seating as...
To help schools create more accessible digital learning environments, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services published a brief on digital accessibility that provides recommendations for districts to consider. The brief was produced under the direction of the Biden administration, not the current Trump...
This Q&A answers questions being asked by federal employees with disabilities who work for Executive Branch agencies in response to recent federal actions. The Q&A was created by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the American Civil Liberties Foundation, and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. To learn more, read "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS on...
A new Rocky Mountain ADA Center post talks about how food insecurity rates are much higher among adults with disabilities compared to those without disabilities. The post discusses: Barriers individuals with disabilities face getting food, Current nutrition assistance and support systems, and Recommendations for dealing with food insecurity amongst individuals with disabilities. To learn more,...
