The Department of Justice has updated guidance on their website, The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities. It talks about the legal protections for people with disabilities that require full access to all aspects of elections, including registration and voting. For more information on this and … Continued
This edition of Breaking Waves includes items about : Our new Center on Disability website. The Center offers education, support, and advocacy to advance the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society. Center of Disability programs include the Pacific ADA Center and BeyondAccess Consulting, which offers customized training and … Continued
The U.S. Census Bureau is not moving forward with changing its annual survey’s disability questions. The change could have shrunk the estimated rate of disability in the United States by about 40%. The bureau said that most of the more than 12,000 public comments it received about the possible changes to its annual American Community … Continued
In this edition of Breaking Waves: Black History Month celebrates the strengths and talents of Black individuals. Black leaders supported disability rights through actions like protests and legal efforts. Black people and those with disabilities continue to face unfair treatment. A list of articles explores what it’s like for people who are Black and disabled … Continued
The Justice Department is providing information about what it’s doing to make sure upcoming elections are fair and safe for everyone. It has different divisions that help make sure: All eligible people can vote without dealing with discrimination and intimidation, and Our elections are protected and free from problems created by outside groups and governments. … Continued
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a kind of depression that gets worse when the weather is gloomy. SAD symptoms include sleeping a lot, feeling tired, being grumpy, not wanting to do daily activities, and having trouble with stress. If SAD affects someone’s work, there are workplace accommodations that can help. They include using lights that … Continued
This edition of Breaking Waves includes items on: The Pacific ADA Center’s ADA Virtual Conference on Feb 27-28, 2024. It’s a great learning opportunity for healthcare providers, employers, HR staff, ADA coordinators, and other professionals and service providers. The Office of Management and Budget wants to make sure government tech is easy to use for … Continued
This edition of Breaking Waves includes items on: Resources that talk about the rights of and protections for individuals with disabilities when traveling by plane, bus, and/or rail. The Pacific ADA Center’s CASp Exam Prep Course offered January 8 – 11, 2024. Justice Department agreements to improve services for individuals with disabilities in Arizona and … Continued
Registration for our virtual conference is now open! We are pleased to invite you to our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) VIRTUAL Conference! This year, we will have three different tracks: Healthcare, Employment, and Title II State and local governments. When is the conference? Dates: February 27-28, 2024 Hours: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm each … Continued
The University of Kansas is looking for adults with disabilities to complete a survey. The survey is called the National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD). People with disabilities can share what they think and their experiences with things like healthcare, housing, and jobs. It’s open to adults in the U.S. who are 18 or … Continued
