Monarch is cutting-edge refreshable braille technology that helps users who are blind or low vision access and fully use visual information. Our April episode of ADA Live! highlighted how the Monarch RISE Project empowered two workers to succeed at employment, and more. www.aph.org/blog/monarch...

🎙️ New ADA Live! Episode! Barry Whaley talks with Tony Stephens of the @afb.org about Possibilities, a groundbreaking documentary challenging misconceptions of blindness through authentic storytelling and open audio description. 🎧 adalive.org/episodes/epi... #ADA #Accessibility #Blindness

Celebrate the 36th anniversary of the ADA at the FREE ADA Expo hosted at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport! ✈️ 📅 August 5 🕙 10 –2 📍 Airport Domestic Atrium Connect with local orgs, explore accessible amenities & disability resources, enjoy interactive exhibits and raffle prizes.

ADA National Network Learning Session: Disability & Health in Extreme Weather Contexts: Identifying Challenges & Building Resilience Thursday, August 27 2:30 p.m. ET Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ADANationalNetwork #DisabilityInclusion #EmergencyPreparedness #Accessibility

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ADA National Network Learning Session: Disability & Health in Extreme Weather Contexts: Identifying Challenges & Building Resilience. After registering, you...

Extreme weather events, and the power disruptions that often accompany these crises, present unique health challenges for community members with disabilities. In this webinar, we will explore both the...

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ADA A–Z Countdown: P is for Prisons, Jails & Correctional Facilities The ADA applies in correctional settings, helping ensure qualified individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs, services, and activities. #ADA36 #Accessibility #CivilRights #DisabilityRights #ThanksToTheADA

ADA A–Z Countdown: N is for Non-Discrimination The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. #ADA36 #NonDiscrimination #CivilRights #Accessibility #ThanksToTheADA

ADA A–Z Countdown: M is for Major Life Activity Major life activities include many everyday functions such as walking, seeing, hearing, learning, communicating, and working. Understanding this term helps explain ADA protections. #ADA36 #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #ThanksToTheADA

ADA A–Z Countdown: J is for Job Description Clear job descriptions help identify the essential functions of a position and support fair hiring and accommodation discussions. Clarity benefits everyone. #ADA36 #Employment #JobDescription #Accessibility #ThanksToTheADA

ADA A–Z Countdown: I is for Interactive Process The interactive process is a collaborative conversation between an employer and employee to identify effective reasonable accommodation. #ADA36 #ReasonableAccommodation #InteractiveProcess #ThanksToTheADA #Employment

ADA A–Z Countdown: H is for Health Care Access Everyone deserves equal access to quality health care. The ADA helps ensure medical facilities, equipment, communication, and services are accessible for people with disabilities. #ADA36 #HealthcareAccess #Accessibility #ThanksToTheADA #DisabilityRights

ADA A–Z Countdown: G is for Government State and local governments have important responsibilities under the ADA to provide accessible programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. #ADA36 #GovernmentAccess #Accessibility #ThanksToTheADA #CivilRights

ADA A–Z Countdown: F is for Facility Access Accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and pathways help ensure everyone can independently access buildings and services. #ADA36 #FacilityAccess #AccessibilityMatters #ThanksToTheADA #DisabilityRights

ADA A–Z Countdown: E is for Employment The ADA helps ensure qualified individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment and reasonable accommodations when needed. Inclusive workplaces benefit everyone. #ADA36 #Employment #AccessibilityMatters #ThanksToTheADA #WorkplaceEquity

ADA Countdown: D is for Definition of Disability Understanding how disability is defined under the law helps ensure people know their rights and the protections available to them. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA #EffectiveCommunication #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityRights

ADA A–Z Countdown: C is for Communication Effective communication means that everyone has equal access to information. Access begins with communication. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA #EffectiveCommunication #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityRights

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

ADA A–Z Countdown: B is for Business The ADA helps businesses understand how to remove barriers, improve customer service, and ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in the marketplace. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityRights #SmallBusiness

On this episode of Let's Get to Work!, Dr. Purvi Sevak, Senior Director at Mathematica, joins Peter Blanck to discuss her path into disability employment policy research and the factors shaping employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 🎧 Listen now: bbi-dep-rrtc.org/resources/po...

Job Accommodation Network Launches New Mental Health Hub. This centralized resource helps employers and workers explore effective workplace accommodation solutions for mental health needs. askjan.org/mental_healt...

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

April is Autism Acceptance Month—Explore Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW), which offers free educational modules, workplace resources, fact sheets, and tools focused on autism and employment inclusion. isaw.hdiuk.org?doing_wp_cro... #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #Inclusion

We are pleased to share the latest episode of our Let's Get to Work Reimagining Disability Employment Policy The Business Case for Employing People with Disabilities: A Conversation with Beth Sirull President and CEO of the National Organization on Disability. bbi-dep-rrtc.org/newshighligh...

This March, celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month with the launch of NACDD'S We’re Here: Then, Now, Always campaign. The national campaign recognizes a simple truth: people with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be. nacdd.org/2026-dd-awar...

Just dropped Episode 151: When Eating Is a Disability Rights Issue adalive.org/episodes/epi...

Our newest ADALive! podcast episode has dropped. Learn all about Holiday Hospitality for Guests with Disabilities adalive.org/episodes/epi...

Our newest success story, Building Becomes an Accessible Vinyl Shop, was published today! Read more about Kaia's experience connecting with the ADA National Network here: https://adata.org/short-success-stories#Building%20Becomes%20an%20Accessible%20Vinyl%20Shop #ADANetwork #Disability

Mental Health America’s Hope for the Holidays resource has tips and tools to help you find joy and peace while managing holiday stress, grief, or anxiety. Explore their Hope for the Holidays resources. mhanational.org/hope-for-the...

The Southeast ADA Center staff are deeply saddened by the passing of Jason Jones, our long-time friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed as a passionate disability rights leader and a caring and generous man. Living What You Believe: Jason Jones’ Lasting Influence  hdi.uky.edu/news/living-...

Exciting news from The Ability Center! Join the 2026 Employment Training Program to gain tools and resources for inclusive hiring and workplace practices. Participants will learn strategies to employ and support people with disabilities. Register today at abilitycenter.org/employment-training

During November, voters throughout the U.S. will be going to their polling place or voting by absentee ballot. Check out our fact sheet: “Welcoming Voters with Disabilities.” #ADA #VotingAccess #DisabilityRights #AccessibleVoting adasoutheast.org/wp-content/u...