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Managing accommodations as employees are asked to return to the office

The Job Accommodation Network has a new resource, "Managing Accommodations during the Great Return to the Office". It talks about how employers need to set reasonable timelines for employees to return to the workplace after they've been teleworking, especially employees with disabilities. They may need time to make changes in their personal lives before coming...

FEMA help for survivors with disabilities

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a new factsheet, FEMA Assistance for Survivors with Disabilities. The factsheet covers: The disability-related items that FEMA may help with, When FEMA may provide financial assistance to help with disability-related items, and How FEMA can help with additional repairs and improvements for homeowners or a household member with...

GSA publishes final rule adopting new accessibility guidelines

On July 3, the General Services Administration (GSA) published a final rule adopting the U.S. Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) as part of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). The Architectural Barriers Act is a civil rights law that covers most federal facilities and requires them to be accessible to people with disabilities. All...

New guides to accessible parking

The California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) has released two new guides to accessible parking. One is for business owners and operators and the other is for the construction industry. These guides offer tips for making parking accessible. They are not meant to be all-inclusive and should be used for general guidance and as a...

Access to Medical Care Facilities, Exam Rooms, and Long-Term Care Facilities

August 1, 2024

Description Access to health facilities and equipment is a basic need. Whether it is a routine visit to the dentist, a problem appointment with the primary care physician or assistance with activities of daily living in a long-term care facility. Accessible medical facilities and equipment allow everyone, including people with disabilities, to actively participate in...

What is Sensory Disability?

What is Sensory Disability? Sensory disability happens when one or more of our senses aren't working as they should. This can make it hard to sense or process information. Here are some examples: Visual Disability: Blindness: Complete loss of vision. Partial Blindness: Limited vision, such as difficulty seeing fine details or colors. Hearing Disability: Deafness:...

2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme announced

The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme: “Access to Jobs for All.” NDEAM is observed each October to celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and highlight inclusive workplace policies that benefit both employers and employees. Check out the video...

Hawaii nonprofits to pay $325,000 in EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit

Nonprofit organizations Opportunities and Resources, Inc. and ORI Anuenue Hale, Inc., got federal contracts to provide janitorial services on military facilities throughout Hawaii. They will pay $325,000 and take other actions to settle a disability lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They received requests from Deaf employees for reasonable accommodations—such as...

New resources on protecting students with disabilities in K12 and higher education

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has three new resources for students, parents and families, and schools that cover the civil rights of students with sickle cell disease, epilepsy, and cancer. The resources explain how these students are protected by federal disability rights laws. For example, they provide information about legal...

New factsheet on job coaches as accommodations

The ADA Network Knowledge Translation Center has a new factsheet, Job Coaches as Accommodations: A Guide for Employment Service Professionals. The factsheet covers how employment service professionals, such as job coaches, may be considered a reasonable accommodation in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It explains how to guide employers through the...

Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Phoenix Police Department and City of Phoenix

The U.S. Department of Justice found that the Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix take part in activities that violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The unlawful activities include discriminating against Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, homeless people, and those having behavioral health crises. For more information, read the U.S. Department...

The Intersection of the ADA and FMLA; Which Applies and When

September 25, 2024

Description: Presenters: Patti Bennett Riddle, Medical Leaves Administration at Cornell University Division of Human Resources, Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two laws which afford the right for employees with disabilities to take leave when necessary due to their...

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Marriott agrees to better accommodate guests with disabilities

Marriott International will change its reservations system under a deal reached with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado about alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S. Attorney’s Office received complaints from individuals with disabilities and it found that Marriott’s centralized electronic reservations system didn't have the minimum number...

Registration open for Olmstead Anniversary Celebration

The Administration for Community Living , the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Justice are hosting an event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead decision. The event is on June 20th from 2 - 4 pm ET. The presenters will discuss: The impact of the...

Guide to help state agencies promote disability-inclusive employment

As part of its Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE), the Office of Disability Employment Policy has created a new resource for state agencies. The “A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide for State Agencies” contains information about: How state agencies can play a role in educating the public about the employment of people with disabilities. Campaigns, products, and...

Mid-Atlantic ADA Conference

October 15, 2024

Description: Save the Date! October 15 – 17, 2024 Hotel Du Pont Wilmington, DE Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details coming soon! Questions? Contact: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center 1-800-949-4232 V/TTY in DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or 301-217-0124 or email ADAtraining@transcen.org(link sends e-mail) General Accommodations: American Sign Language (ASL) Open or Closed Captions...

New Accessibility Self-Assessment for Arts and Culture Organizations

August 8, 2024

Description Open Door Arts has developed a comprehensive electronic accessibility self-assessment tool for arts and culture organizations. The tool has been developed in partnership with experts in the fields of arts and culture, disability, and the ADA and uniquely focuses on the needs of arts and culture organizations while centering the voices and perspectives of...

Beyond Section 508 Digital Accessibility Requirements: An Overview of Web Accessibility Requirements from WCAG 2.1 and 2.2

July 30, 2024

Description WCAG 2.0 Level AA became the web accessibility requirement under Section 508 in March of 2017. WCAG 2.1 became a finalized standard in June of 2018 and WCAG 2.2 became a finalized standard in in October 2023. The Europe Union has been using WCAG 2.1 for five years. In April 2023, DOJ published a...

Guide to educate employers about employees' disability disclosure decisions

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) has a new guide for employers on the difficult decisions employees often face when deciding if they will disclose a disability in the workplace. The guide answers the questions: Why is Workplace Disability Inclusion Important? What is Disability Disclosure? Self-Identification and Disability Disclosure: What’s the Difference? What Can...

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