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Federal Cuts and ACL Elimination: How will this impact disability programs and services?

Congress is considering drastic budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the upcoming weeks. These budget cuts put critical programs and services for people with disabilities at risk, including the Pacific ADA Center and the entire ADA National Network. HHS plans to “reorganize” the Administration on Community Living (ACL). Established...

ADA and Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities

May 22, 2025

Description According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 23% of American adults experience some form of mental illness (or psychiatric disability) on a yearly basis. And across the population, almost 6% of American adults live with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression. For...

New film: Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

The film, Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act, is now available to stream. Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Told through the voices of key participants...

Better accessibility for Suns fans who are blind or have low vision

The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation and Ticketmaster have partnered with OneCourt to improve accessibility for Suns fans who are blind or have low vision. These fans will now have access to devices that use tactile broadcast technology. Ten OneCourt devices are available free of charge at every home game and allow fans who are blind...

Latest smartphone accessibility features

Consumer Reports has a new list of the latest smartphone accessibility features. These features will help people with cognitive or mobility disabilities and vision or hearing disabilities. There are also motion settings to help with dizziness issues. To learn more, check out the YouTube video.

IKEA's new accessible home products

The new IKEA home items are made to be stylish and also functional. They all cost less than $40 and can be installed on drywall, tile, and shower walls. The BÄSINGEN line includes six items: Two different step stools with a rail, A shower stool, A toilet roll holder, A towel rail, and A shower...

Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) and Adaptive Skateboarding

June 12, 2025

Description Join this session to learn more about wheelchair motocross, including competitions, and adaptive skateboarding, such as what equipment is needed for an individual. During this session, board members of the newly formed WCMX World Federation will discuss policy modifications that skate park operators can make to include WCMX and adaptive skateboarding and how to...

New Ideas in the International Building Code (IBC) and the ICC A117.1

May 20, 2025

Description As technologies change and new ideas come forward as ‘best practice’ for full inclusion, the International Codes has added requirements into the codes and standard to address these items. This program explores the most impactful accessibility changes in the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and the referenced accessibility standard,...

Justice Department removes disability guidance for businesses

The Justice Department announced the removal of 11 guidelines for businesses looking to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Over the years, ADA rules and guidance have been added to specify protections for people with disabilities. The Department said removing the guidance will help businesses comply with the ADA and eliminate unnecessary review. Advocacy...

American Library Association awards $3.5 million in library accessibility funding

The American Library Association (ALA) awarded $3.5 million in library accessibility funding to 300 small and rural libraries. It is part of the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant program that helps libraries increase the accessibility of their facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities. The 300 funded...

How more people identifying as disabled could impact workplace accessibility

More workers are asking for workplace accommodations for mental-health conditions. People with disabilities are wondering if the growing number of people who identify as disabled helps or hurts workplace accessibility. Some feel that it helps everyone when more people are making sure their needs are met, and no one should be in charge of deciding...

ADA Legal Update: Disability-Related Retaliation, Harassment, and Bullying in employment, education, public service and public accommodation settings

May 21, 2025

Description: Individuals with disabilities may face retaliation, harassment, and bullying in workplaces as well as in education and public settings. This causes barriers to equal participation. This webinar will review requirements and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act Titles I, II, and III. Through real-world examples and best practices, participants will learn about their...

New free web course: How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to addiction and recovery

The New England ADA Center has a new web course, "How the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Applies to Addiction and Recovery". Many people with addiction to alcohol and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This free, self-paced web course provides an overview of how...

Cutting Edge Supply to pay $150,000 in disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit

Black Diamond Blade Company, doing business as Cutting Edge Supply, a California-based construction supply company operating in Arizona, will pay $150,000 to a former welder and take other actions to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Cutting Edge did not accommodate a welder with diabetes...

Steps schools should take so all students can use ed tech

To help schools create more accessible digital learning environments, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services published a brief on digital accessibility that provides recommendations for districts to consider. The brief was produced under the direction of the Biden administration, not the current Trump...

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Intersectionality: Unpacking Discrimination, Stigma, and Multiple Marginalization

June 3, 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. Intersectionality recognizes that individuals hold multiple, interconnected social identities—such...

Frequently asked questions on the rights of federal employees with disabilities in 2025

This Q&A answers questions being asked by federal employees with disabilities who work for Executive Branch agencies in response to recent federal actions. The Q&A was created by the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the American Civil Liberties Foundation, and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. To learn more, read "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS on...

The intersection of disability and food insecurity

A new Rocky Mountain ADA Center post talks about how food insecurity rates are much higher among adults with disabilities compared to those without disabilities. The post discusses: Barriers individuals with disabilities face getting food, Current nutrition assistance and support systems, and Recommendations for dealing with food insecurity amongst individuals with disabilities. To learn more,...

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