The National Council on Disability (NCD) released a new report, National Disability Policy: A Progress Report 2025. The report outlines key policy developments related to healthcare, transportation, education, employment, and other social areas and their impact on people with disabilities. The report also highlights emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and future work toward achieving … Continued
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center has a new report: Wearable devices in the workplace and the ADA. It covers how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to wearable devices in the workplace, including: Employers’ responsibilities and considerations when requiring or asking their employees to use these devices, and The rights of people with disabilities. … Continued
The National Center for Disability and Pregnancy Research has a new resource, the Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan. It is a tool to help pregnant women with disabilities or chronic illnesses outline their needs during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and postpartum. The plan was created for people with disabilities who are considering pregnancy or who are … Continued
The ADA National Network has a new resource for business owners: 10 Things for Businesses to Know About the ADA. It covers how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to businesses, including how: Businesses’ goods and services must be accessible to people with disabilities. Tax incentives can help businesses become more accessible. Service animals … Continued
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center created a guide with tips on how to make your travel experience more accessible and enjoyable. Tips for an accessible travel experience recommends: Tip # 1: Plan Early Tip # 2: Know Your Rights Tip # 3: Create an Inclusive Holiday Trip Tip # 4: Access for All Travel and celebration … Continued
In many parts of the country, snow season is here! The Great Plains ADA Center developed a guide with tips for small business owners about snow removal and customers with disabilities. Read the snow removal guide.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs administers and enforces equal employment opportunity requirements that protect workers from discrimination. They apply to companies that have federal contracts or subcontracts above a certain dollar amount. Recently, these dollar amounts increased and, as a result, reduced the number of contractors having to meet these requirements. Under Section … Continued
The ADA National Network has a new frequently asked questions page that talks about the difference between a reasonable accommodation and a reasonable modification. The information is available in both English and Spanish.
Small business owners or managers who have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can find answers on a new website created by the Northeast ADA Center. The site, Small Business at Work: Understanding the ADA and your business, offers practical tools for small businesses as they implement the ADA.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Workplace Accommodation Toolkit helps employers follow the accommodation process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Toolkit has: An overview of reasonable accommodation and key concepts, Step-by-step guidance on the accommodation process, Guidance on documenting the accommodation process, including sample templates, forms, … Continued
