Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
The Pacific ADA Center presents our FREE 2025 Lunch & Learn webinar series!
Join us to learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability! We hope you will join us for the entire webinar series! Each section below has a link to the webinar's registration page.
Upcoming sessions - 2025
Your Rights As A Person with A Disability Under the ADA in Personal Emergency Preparedness
Presentation date
December 10, 2025
Presentation time
12:00 PM (Noon) - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Presenters
- Heather Lafferty, Chief Resilience Officer and State Hazard Mitigation Officer, Nevada Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security
- Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center
Session description
Join Pacific ADA Center staff with guest presenter Heather Lafferty of the Nevada Office of Emergency Management to learn how the ADA protects the rights of people with disabilities in emergency situations. This session will cover how to plan for personal emergencies, communicate your needs, and ensure that emergency services and public alerts are accessible. Gain tools and strategies to stay safe and informed before, during, and after a disaster.
Registration link
Completed sessions - 2025
Your Rights As A Person with A Disability Under the ADA in Health Care
Presentation date
April 16, 2025 (Completed)
Presenters
- Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center
- Savannah Bradley, Pacific ADA Center
Session description
Join Pacific ADA Center staff members as they explain your rights as a person with a disability in health care. Topics covered will include accessibility of hospitals and doctors' offices, medical equipment accessibility, transfer assistance, effective communication, and telehealth visit accessibility.
The ADA 35th Anniversary: What Are Your Rights As A Person with A Disability?
Presentation date
July 16, 2025 (Completed)
Presentation time
12:00 PM (Noon) - 1:00 PM PST
Presenters
- Jan Garrett, Pacific ADA Center
- Savannah Bradley, Pacific ADA Center
Session description
Join the Pacific ADA Center in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session will provide an overview of your rights under the ADA and how the law continues to protect people with disabilities in public life. Learn how the ADA impacts everyday experiences in employment, transportation, public services, and beyond.
Your Rights As A Person with A Disability Under the ADA in Employment: A Deeper Dive
Presentation date
October 15, 2025
Presentation time
12:00 PM (Noon) - 1:00 PM PST
Save the Date!
Presenters
- J.J. Rico, Chief Executive Officer, Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ)
- Jan Garrett, Deputy Director of ADA Programs, Pacific ADA Center
- Pat Swartz, Lead Technical Assistance Specialist, Pacific ADA Center
Session description
Join Pacific ADA Center staff and special guest J.J. Rico, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ), for an in-depth look at your rights in the workplace under the ADA. This session will explore reasonable accommodations, the interactive process, disclosure, and protections during hiring and employment. Whether you’re a job seeker or currently employed, this session will help you better understand your rights and advocate for yourself at work.
Session recording archive
Looking to view a past session? You can find recordings of all the Pacific ADA Center Lunch & Learn webinars on the Pacific ADA Center YouTube channel.