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Promoting the success of employees who are neurodivergent

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has two new briefs that outline ways to help promote the success of employees who are neurodiverse. Both briefs are part of ODEP’s Research Support Services for Employment of Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum, or the REYAAS, project. The first brief, Principles and Promising Practices for Hiring...

NCD's 2025 National Disability Policy Progress Report

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...

Wearable devices in the workplace and the ADA

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....

Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan

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...

10 things for businesses to know about the ADA

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...

Tips for an accessible travel experience

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...

Snow removal and accessibility

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.

Focusing on Accessibility: The Impact to Your Park System

February 12, 2026

Description We are all working in a time where diminished budgets and increasing demands push us to find alternate solutions for resources. What if changing how we frame our parks and recreation systems' needs and requirements allows us to reach more of our community members and have a greater impact overall? This session will provide...

Protected Health Information – Deciphering What is Protected under the Alphabet of Civil Rights and Medical Information Laws

January 21, 2026

Description Join the Great Lakes and Southwest ADA Centers for a legal update and discussion on what laws protect health-related protected information and medical records. Diego Demaya, J.D., and Vinh Nguyen, J.D., with the Southwest ADA Center will review how the ADA, HIPAA, ACA, and other laws may or may not protect the disclosure of...

Building Better Documents - Usable to All

January 15, 2026

Description This session walks through how to design, test, and remediate digital documents so they’re usable with assistive technology and aligned with the new ADA Title II technical standard, WCAG 2.1 AA. We’ll cover accessibility basics in Word, PowerPoint, and Canva (headings, styles, color contrast, typography, alt text, links, tables, reading order), how to export...

Employer Responsibilities Under the ADA: A Basic Training for Businesses

February 5, 2026

Description Save the date! The Pacific ADA Center is pleased to announce an upcoming training for businesses on employer responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This online course will start at $50 for early bird registrants, so don't miss out! Registration link Keep an eye on this page for more registration information soon!

Higher thresholds for Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

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...

Year in Review: The ADA in 2025

January 13, 2026

Description Join us for our annual Year in Review webinar! Jennifer Perry and Joe Zesski of the Northeast ADA Center will look back to notable developments related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as the Northeast ADA Center in 2025. You will find out about: Updates on ADA enforcement activities by different...

New Year, New Hobby—Find Your Accessible Recreation Fun!

January 8, 2026

Description Coming Soon! Registrants will be able to submit questions in advance during the registration process. Real-Time Captioning and Sign Language Interpretation will be provided. Registration link https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111198

The difference between a reasonable accommodation and a reasonable modification

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.

New website helps businesses understand the ADA

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.

Serie de seminarios web sobre colaboración empresarial en función de la ADA de 2025

CCDA and Pacific ADA Center Collaborative Lunch and Learn

New JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit

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,...

Justice Department reaches agreement with Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center to ensure accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada secured an agreement with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, LLC, to ensure that patients and their companions who are deaf have needed auxiliary aids and services, including qualified in-person or video remote interpreting services. The new internal policies will be enforced in all 190 affiliated...