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Improving Access to Medical Services for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA Virtual Conference 2025

March 11, 2025

The Pacific ADA Center is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) event, Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA Virtual Conference 2025! Join us on March 11 and 12, 2025 on Zoom to hear from experts on a wide range of ADA-related topics. Sponsorship opportunities will be available. Registration...

CASp Exam Preparation Course: January 6 - 10 (8 AM - noon daily)

January 6, 2025

Description: BeyondAccess Consulting offers a five-day virtual training course to review information covered on the examination to become a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) in the State of California. A CASp is a qualified individual who is certified by the California Division of the State Architect to review buildings and facilities for compliance with state and...

Creating a culture of inclusion at camp: 8 essential habits for staff

February 13, 2025

Description: Equip your team to welcome and support participants with diverse abilities. This interactive session covers essential inclusion strategies, principles, and best practices. Learn effective communication, intake processes, and family engagement techniques. Explore key principles to build a culture where ALL belong and get ready to implement new techniques to ensure every camper feels included...

Highlights from the fiscal year 2024 government-wide Section 508 assessment

January 21, 2025

Description In late 2022, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Section 752, requiring the General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to report annually on the Section 508 compliance of the federal government and each federal agency. The presenters will review an overview of the 2024 report to...

Diversity among people with hearing loss: Implications for workplace accommodation and career success

December 17, 2024

Description: Professor David Baldridge from the Oregon State University College of Business will share his perspectives as a person with lifelong hearing loss, as a researcher, and leader among people with hearing loss. He will begin by discussing diversity among people with hearing loss and then share his research on workplace accommodation and career success....

U.S. Access Board presents its findings on the risks and benefits of AI for people with disabilities

As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board will present its initial findings on the risks and benefits of AI for people with disabilities. The findings are based on the results of three recent AI hearings held in August 2024, research, and comments from the...

Inclusive hiring information for employers

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) has tools, resources, and practical tips to help employers put inclusive hiring practices into action. Inclusive hiring means people with disabilities have equal access at every stage of the hiring process. This benefits both disabled employees and employers because they provide a welcoming work environment...

Flagstaff awarded $5M to improve Amtrak Station accessibility

The City of Flagstaff received a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for $4,989,600 for its Amtrak Station Accessibility Project. The project includes the reconstruction of the north platform and the addition of a new south platform, which will improve passenger accessibility, rail efficiency, and...

DOJ Files Statement of Interest in L.A. County foster care lawsuit

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a statement of interest in a federal lawsuit saying the foster care system operated by Los Angeles County and the State of California fails to provide youth with mental health disabilities with enough access to housing, behavioral health, and other services. Instead, it places them in institutions for care....

Cruz Construction to pay $56,000 for firing worker who requested accommodation for disability

Cruz Construction Co., Inc., agreed to pay $56,000 and complete other actions following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC found that the company fired an administrative assistant in July 2023, two days after she requested a reasonable accommodation for a disability. This action violates the Americans with Disabilities Act....

CalOES Emergency Shelter Assessment Tool

The CalOES Emergency Shelter Assessment Supplementary Guide uses guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Building Code to help emergency professionals determine potential shelter sites.

American Airlines to pay record $50 million fine over its treatment of passengers with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $50 million penalty against American Airlines for serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities between 2019 and 2023. DOT’s investigation into American Airlines uncovered cases of: Unsafe physical assistance that at times led to injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users, Repeated failures to...

Disability and voting access resources

The Southeast ADA Center has updated its list of disability and voting access resources. It includes resources from many organizations, including the: U.S. Department of Justice, Great Plains ADA Center, National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), National Coalition on Accessible Voting (NCAV), American Association for People with Disabilities (AAPD), and U.S. Election Assistance Commission. For more...

Catalyst Family, Inc. settles EEOC charge that it fired assistant teacher instead of accommodating his disability

In response to a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigation, Catalyst Family Inc., a non-profit company that runs child development centers in California, has agreed to: Pay almost $150,000 to a former employee, Revise its non-discrimination policies and procedures, and Conduct training for all managers, recruiters, and HR personnel. The part-time employee worked for...

Animales de Servicio y Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)

Empleo y Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)

U.S. Justice Department sues LA Fitness for disability discrimination

The Department of Justice sued LA Fitness under the Americans with Disabilities Act for preventing members with disabilities from accessing their pools and fitness equipment. The problems included having broken pool lifts and elevators and charging extra to people with disabilities. If you or someone you know had trouble accessing an LA Fitness gym because...

CDC website has accessible resources on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage on Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion now includes resources to promote the importance of emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. It includes videos, audio recordings, easy-read summaries, and infographics. For more information, see the CDC webpage on Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion.

Accommodating public safety workers

A recent article from ODEP’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) gives examples of helpful workplace accommodations for public safety workers. These workers often have difficult, sometimes dangerous jobs. Having a disability can sometimes make this hard work even more difficult to do. For these frontline workers with disabilities, job accommodations can help them carry out their...

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