Did you know the ADA Participation Action Research Consortium (ADA PARC) is performing a multiregional strategic gap analyses across three primary participation areas: community living, community participation, and the workplace? adaparc.shinyapps.io/ADA_PARC/

Please wait...

adaparc.shinyapps.io

It's also important to design spaces with access and universal design in mind!

Fast Company@fastcompany.com · 3mo ago

One of the most important things our surroundings give us is a sense of agency—the feeling that we can effect change in the world. f-st.co/nyDI1sY

The EEOC recently settled a discrimination complaint with Massachusetts Dunkin Donuts franchisees that used "100% healed" policies when employees returned to work. Read more about the settlement and the requirement to implement effective workplace accommodations. www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/dun...

Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees to Pay $250,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

BOSTON – The Daly/Kenney

eeoc.gov

This is a reminder that the ADA National Network is not an enforcement agency for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have questions about the ADA or need help with your next steps, connect with one of our regional Centers here: https://adata.org/find-your-region #ADANetwork #ADA #PwD

(1/2) We are pleased to share that Emily Shuman has authored a feature for ABILITY Magazine in recognition of the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Explore the article to gain valuable insights into the ADA’s history and the significant contributions -

Have you wondered about some of the questions we answer on the national ADA hotline? Read about some success stories, including a recent call from an architect curious about handrails and skateboarding deterrents. adata.org/short-succes...

Are you an employer looking for practical tips, advice, and guidelines for employing people with disabilities? Explore Disability@Work for effective strategies from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network. askearn.org/page/disabil...

Disability@Work: A Framework for Employing People with Disabilities

Explore strategies for effectively employing people with disabilities.

askearn.org

An aging population is driving innovations for accessibility in public transit aptapassengertransport.com/aging-popula...

Aging Population Drives Accessibility Innovations in Transit - Passenger Transport

Population trends in the U.S. suggest a busy future for public transportation. Most young people aren’t getting driver’s licenses, families are moving to suburbs, and older adults are aging in place w...

aptapassengertransport.com

The U.S. Department of Labor updated its Secure Your Financial Future toolkit - financial planning resources for disabled workers and support networks, including guidance on ABLE accounts, benefits, budgeting, and employment transitions. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/odep/odep20260424 #ADA

Many employers aren’t sure where to start when creating a plan to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability has some helpful ideas. askearn.org/page/disabil...

Disability Employment in the Workplace: Why It Matters

Learn about the importance of considering people with disabilities to be part of your company’s workforce.

askearn.org

Are you a business looking for a practical guide to reasonable accommodation under the ADA? The Job Accommodation Network has helpful tips on topics such as the initial job posting, interviewing, and processing accommodation requests. askjan.org/publications...

Many people benefit from emotional support animals, but under the ADA and related laws they are not classified as service animals. Learn more about the differences between service animals and emotional support animals from the ADA National Network. adata.org/guide/servic...

It’s estimated that more than 60 million people in the U.S. provide caregiving support for those with chronic, disabling, or serious health conditions, a 50% increase since 2015. Learn how the ADA is important to caregivers and the people needing their assistance. adata.org/factsheet/ad...

A 5-year Gallaudet effort to improve cancer prevention for ASL users is wrapping up, with continued work focused on expanding accessible, language-inclusive care. https://gallaudet.edu/deafhealth/as-major-cancer-prevention-project-winds-down-centers-efforts-to-save-lives-ramp-up #ADA #HealthEquity

Will you be having a picnic this weekend?! If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 800-949-4232

Did you know the DOJ created a webinar to help explain the Title II digital accessibility rule? Learn more about the requirements and some exceptions for digital content. youtu.be/hkhIGSvJC2o?...

Webinar: Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility Rule

YouTube video by The Justice Department

youtu.be

The ADA applies to both public and private ground transportation providers. For more information on accessible ground transportation, visit the fact sheet below from the @adata.org, or contact us for more information at 1-800-949-4232. #AccessibleTransportation #ADA adata.org/factsheet/AD...

Announcing Project PINE: Promoting Inclusion in Natural Environments We are pleased to announce that the Southeast ADA Center will partner to conduct a comprehensive accessibility assessment More bbi.syr.edu/.../announci.... @NEEFusa and @Toyota #NEEFGrants #publiclands #accessibility See less

There's still considerable confusion about service animals, as we receive a lot of questions about them on the TA Hotline (800-949-4232). Did you know the ADA National Network has a centralized resource that can answer most, if not all, of your service animal questions? adata.org/service-anim...

Do you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act? Businesses, state and local government agencies, and people with disabilities often reach out for confidential assistance about the ADA. Call or email, your regional ADA Center is ready to provide guidance. adata.org/technical-as...

Upcoming learning opportunity with our friends at the Great Lakes ADA Center - check out their next ADA Legal webinar about timeliness for employer response to reasonable accommodation requests #DisabilityEmployment #ReasonableAccommodations

ADA National Network@adata.org · 4mo ago

On Wednesday, May 20th, the Great Lakes ADA Center will host the webinar, "Unreasonable Delays in Facilitating Reasonable Accommodations May Impose ADA Liability." Learn more here: https://adata.org/event/unreasonable-delays-facilitating-reasonable-accommodations-may-impose-ada-liability-legal #ADA

Are you an architect or design professional? Did you know the ADA National Network has helpful and relevant resources organized for you such as upcoming trainings, fact sheets, and guides? adata.org/audience/arc...

"A group of federal lawmakers if pushing to establish a first-ever national hotline for caregivers of those with developmental disabilities." Read the latest from @disabilityscoop.bsky.social here: www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/05/08/n... #Caregivers #IDD #Disability

National Hotline For IDD Caregivers Proposed

A group of federal lawmakers if pushing to establish a first-ever national hotline for caregivers of those with developmental disabilities.

disabilityscoop.com

If you've applied for a job, you may have been asked to self-identify whether you have a disability. Learn more about disclosure under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the goals to recruit, hire, and accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace. adata.org/factsheet/se...

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act is one of several laws impacting the rights of students with disabilities attending colleges and universities? Learn more about the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act. adata.org/factsheet/po...

Today kicks off #NationalNursesWeek. If you're a nurse working with a disability, be sure to check out this helpful resource for practical #ReasonableAccommodations ideas - askjan.org/topics/Nurse... #DisabilityEmployment

People sometimes ask us how does the ADA help people with disabilities. Is it something they must sign up for? As a civil rights protection, it’s something you have as a right under the law. adata.org/factsheet/wh...

Observed each year, #WorldAsthmaDay brings attention to the barriers people with asthma and allergies can face in everyday life, from exposure to environmental triggers to challenges accessing safe, healthy spaces.

The NIDILRR-funded RRTC on Improving Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities will host a webinar, Supporting the Young Adult Peer Support Workforce: Insights from a Survey Study, 5/14. https://loom.ly/Hp16DrI Registration is free and required.

Do you ever wonder about the disability rights cases that the Department of Justice litigates? The Civil Rights Division provides updates on different activities, including settlement agreements and DOJ filings. www.justice.gov/crt/disabili...

Disability Rights Cases

justice.gov