It was a pleasure co-hosting this year's National ADA Symposium with the Great Plains ADA Center. Thank you to everyone who made this year's symposium such a meaningful experience, we're already looking forward to next year!
Pacific ADA Center
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Information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Call us at 1-800-949-4232 (Voice/Relay) or email info@adapacific.org for assistance.
New accessibility requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) are going into effect this summer. Compliance deadlines begin July 8, 2026, with additional requirements for government entities taking effect August 9, 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/TTN550Zx6hV
Check out our new factsheet Voting Rights for People with Disabilities, now available on our website! Voting should be accessible for everyone. Read our Voting Rights for People with Disabilities factsheet to learn more about your voting rights: https://ow.ly/vJwa50ZwMRH
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) means continuing to learn and improve accessibility for employees, customers, and community members. Submit your confidential question here: www.adapacific.org/ask-us/ #ADA36
ADA Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions Title V includes a variety of provisions that support and strengthen the ADA, including protections against retaliation and clarification of how the law is applied. Have questions? Ask us: www.adapacific.org/ask-us/ #ADA36 #ADATitleV #ADA
Want to keep learning about disability rights? Subscribe to the Pacific ADA Center’s email list to get updates on: Upcoming trainings and webinars Changes in laws and policies New research and tools for access Sign up here: https://www.adapacific.org/subscribe/
ADA Title IV: Telecommunications Title IV helps ensure people with hearing and speech disabilities have access to telecommunications services. Learn more on our website: https://www.adapacific.org/assistive-technology-and-telecommunications/ #ADA36 #ADATitleIV
Today is 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. We celebrate the progress made and honor those who made it possible. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA
ADA Title III: Public Accommodations Title III helps ensure that businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public provide equal access to people with disabilities. Examples include restaurants, hotels, stores, theaters, and healthcare providers.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps ensure that employees with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations that support success in the workplace. Clear processes help employees get the support they need. Learn more from our fact sheet: https://ow.ly/ggl850ZmZxE
ADA Title II: State and Local Government Services Title II helps ensure that state and local government programs, services, and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more on our website: https://www.adapacific.org/government-agencies/ #ADA36 #ADATitleII
The regional ADA Centers are distributed throughout the United States to provide local assistance and foster implementation of the ADA. Do you need to contact your regional ADA Center? Learn more here: https://adata.org/find-your-region #ADA #Disability #PwD
ADA Title I: Employment Title I of the ADA helps protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace. Learn more from our infographic: https://www.adapacific.org/documents/employment-and-the-ada-infographic/ #ADA36 #ADATitleI #Employment
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do? Watch and share to help spread awareness about disability rights and accessibility. English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfm6PEOaBu4 Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9rVqrK9sdo #ADA36 #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPrideMonth
Join us for our second 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year: Effective Communication under the ADA: A Deeper Dive. Register here: https://www.adapacific.org/event/lunch-and-learn-webinar-series-effective-communication/
Since it is Disability Pride Month, the ADA National Network wants you to know that the first step to realizing if you’re covered under the ADA is understanding what the law defines as a disability. Learn more here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #ADA #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth
(1/2) In 2025 the ADA National Network was active across the country, helping people understand and implement the ADA. We provided trainings, gave technical assistance, and shared information with many thousands of people.
New accessibility requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) are going into effect this summer, impacting health care providers that participate in Medicaid and other federally funded programs. Learn more about the changes from our new fact sheet: https://ow.ly/qqIf50Zjrne
Our offices are closed today, July 3, 2026 in honor of Independence Day, we will re-open on Monday July 6, 2026.
This month is Disability Pride Month! As we begin our month-long celebration about people with disabilities, we want you to know that people with disabilities have protections under the ADA. Learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/what-is-ada #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #DisabilityPride
You May Have a Disability. The video explains what counts as a disability under the ADA, highlights the rights and protections available under the law, explores conditions the ADA covers. English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARh4D0_W_o Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntlJFERLevg
Many DeafBlind people use a variety of communication methods and tools, including tactile sign language, Braille, screen readers, assistive technology, and Support Service Providers (SSPs). Learn more about effective communication here: https://ow.ly/yPeU50Z9t62
DeafBlind Awareness Week is observed during the last week of June to raise awareness about the experiences and access needs of people who are DeafBlind. DeafBlind Awareness Week is an opportunity to promote accessibility, increase understanding, and support full participation.
Join us for an upcoming free webinar Ask an ADA Professional RE: Emergency Management and Preparedness on Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. Register and view session details here: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/adapro/session?id=111226
Today, June 22, 2026, marks the 27th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. Olmstead continues to shape disability rights, independent living, and access to community-based supports across the country. Photo courtesy of U.S. Labor Blog
Our office is closed today June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours Monday, June 22, 2026.
June 18 is Autistic Pride Day, created by autistic people to celebrate identity, not awareness. Autism is a natural part of neurodiversity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects autistic people from discrimination and guarantees access to accommodations. #AutisticPrideDay
Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. Learn more: ejcc.acl.gov/imposters
We’re joining government agencies and organizations across the country to raise awareness about imposter scams. Learn the signs of an imposter scam so you can avoid them: ejcc.acl.gov/imposters #StopGovImposters
What is the difference between a reasonable accommodation and a reasonable modification under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Check out these fact sheets from the ADA National Network! English: https://ow.ly/zx6a50Z8gtk Spanish: https://ow.ly/3Pp550Z8gtl
