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From Standards to Support: Understanding the Access Board’s Role in Accessibility

Jul 3 2025

Description: Have you previously attended our webinars or reached out with questions and training about accessibility? You might be surprised to learn that some questions may be outside the scope of the U.S. Access Board’s Office of Information and Technical Services (OTIS). Join us for this informative webinar where we’ll explore the U.S. Access Board’s...

SF Board of Supervisors Resolution on the 35th Anniversary of the ADA

Jul 8 2025

Organizer SF Office on Disability Location Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall. Open House at the SF Office on Disability and Accessibility (ODA), 1455 Market Street, 13th Floor B, San Francisco, CA 94103 Event description After the resolution is read, ODA will host a Community celebration with an Open House at ODA's office. Accommodation...

Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy

Jul 11 2025

Organizer Berkeley Center for Independent Living (CIL) & World Institute on Disability (WID) Location Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Event details Learn more about this event at the Center for Independent Living website!

Disability Cultural Center (DCC) Great Opening + ADA event

Jul 17 2025

Organizer SF Office on Disability and Accessibility supporting DCC's Launch + ADA event Event description Grand Opening Reception with ribbon cutting and San Francisco City government speeches. (Hybrid event, available for virtual attendance only) Event link Read more at the Disability Cultural Center Events Calendar!    

35th Anniversary of ADA@Jackie Chan ADS, SF.

Jul 18 2025

Organizer Self-Help for the Elderly Location 5757 Geary Boulevard,  San Francisco, CA 94121 Event Description San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility (ODA)  is invited to give a short presentation on the 35th Anniversary of the ADA for seniors with disabilities at a luncheon event.

San Francisco Disability Cultural Center ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration

Jul 18 2025

Organizer San Francisco Disability Cultural Center Event description 11 AM - 12 Noon: Tea with the DCC – join our co-directors for a virtual-only tour of the space. Register early and get a gift sent to you in advance for your teatime with us! Grand Opening Party, Dinner and Drag with performances by disabled artists...

Disability Cultural Center (DCC) Great Opening Housewarming

Jul 20 2025

Organizer San Francisco Disability Cultural Center Event description Housewarming party with face painting (for ALL ages), zine making, a community vision board project, a cooking demo, plant propagation, and more! Event link Read more at the Disability Cultural Center Events Calendar!

What is the ADA? 35 Years Along

Jul 23 2025

Description Presenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center, Chris Sweet, Technical Assistant and Outreach Specialist Northeast ADA Center The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law that was passed in 1990. It works to ensure equal access and equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the community. This webinar will...

2025 Kern County ADA Conference

Jul 24 2025

Location Bakersfield Marriott 801 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

ADA Anniversary Resources Fair

Jul 24 2025

Location Health and Human Services Conference Center Jeff Brown Room 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

ADA Celebration at Golden Gate Park

Jul 26 2025

Organizers San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA,) in collaboration with the deYoung Museum Location Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Drive on the side across from the Bandshell, next to the Muni bus stop and in between the museums. Across the street from 55 Music Concourse Dr., Golden Gate Park, SF, CA 94118 Event description There...

That Doesn’t Need to Be a PDF

Jul 29 2025

Description Hear how agencies can design an HTML-first approach for electronic content using “@media print” for a superior printing experience (because yes, some people do use paper) during a panel discussion with experts from FDIC, USAB, and GSA when a PDF document is the proper solution. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session...

Small Business at Work: Ensuring Inclusion for All

Aug 12 2025

Description Presenter: Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director Northeast ADA Center When a small business ensures access to both goods and services and commit to inclusive hiring, they can make a huge difference in their communities. This session will introduce a tool that helps to support small business as they seek to welcome community members both...

Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers

Sep 2 2025

Description The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center invites you to participate in the webinar series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA. For Black individuals with disabilities, systemic barriers can present...

ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I

Sep 9 2025

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center This session will present a broad overview of Title I of the ADA, the employment provisions. The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an additional fifteen minutes of Q&A time. One hour of CRC credit available. Registration link https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/register

Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

Oct 14 2025

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center Can an employer ask a job applicant or employee if they have a disability? How do I best support a job seeker/employee in making the best choice for them when it comes to disclosing a disability? What does the ADA mean by “the...

When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability: Key Considerations for the Employment Service Professional

Nov 18 2025

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center The ADA states that employers may request medical documentation as verification of disability, as long as it is “job related and consistent with business necessity.” What exactly does this mean? What are the guidelines for these requests? Who can provide this information and...

The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy

Dec 2 2025

Description The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center invites you to participate in the webinar series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA. Visibility matters. When we share our stories and perspectives,...

Is an Accommodation Forever?

Dec 9 2025

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center Much focus is given to exploring and implementing reasonable accommodations in the workplace, but it is equally important to continue to monitor accommodations to insure they remain effective over time. This session will explore best practices for the employment service professional to consider...

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