Southwest ADA Center at ILRU
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Southwest ADA Center provides Information & Training on ADA Rights and Responsibilities. We serve consumers, businesses, employers, service providers, and more! For questions regarding your ADA civil rights or obligations call 800-949-4232!
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Texas abortion bans challenged as unconstitutional in wrongful death suit over denied care
The family of a San Antonio woman who died after allegedly being denied an abortion despite life-threatening pregnancy complications filed suit Tuesday in the District Court of Bexar County, Texas, ch...
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Over a million could lose Obamacare under new plan: who's impacted?
Vice President JD Vance said efforts were underway to ensure all ACA Marketplace enrollees are legal U.S. residents
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Is Meta using disabled people to promote its glasses? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Is Meta using disabled people to promote its glasses?
AI glasses are a double-edged sword for disabled people, who face unique risks from surveillance.
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AMA announces educational video series on caring for people with disabilities www.ama-assn.org/press-center...
AMA announces educational video series on caring for people with disabilities
Offers health professionals practical guidance, strategies, and tools to meet the unique needs of patients with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
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A day to recognize the partnership, trust, and everyday impact of guide dogs and the people who rely on them. #GuideDogDay #DisabilityInclusion #ADA #Accessibility
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities unless it interferes with the essential functions of a job. Learn more here: https://adata.org/faq/what-are-essential-functions-job #ADA #HR #Employment
In AR, LA, NM, OK, TX? Join our FREE Lunch & Learn webinar on the Southwest Regional ADA Trainer Leadership Network (TLN)! Build training skills, great for advocates & professionals! May 4 | 12 PM CT, Find out more or register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Southwest ADA Center- ADA Trainer Leadership Network Program Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Southwest ADA Center and our partners for an introduction to the ADA Trainer Leadership Network (TLN). This session provides an overview of the program, introduces the TLN curriculum, and sha...
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Employers don’t have to navigate ADA Title I alone. The ADA Network offers FREE, confidential technical assistance, training, and guidance on reasonable accommodations and employment responsibilities. Call your regional center today at 1-800-949-4232 or visit adata.org
EEOC Sues Kroger for Firing Employee with Disability After Stripping Her Of Existing Accommodation
HOUSTON – Kroger Texas L.
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Our April newsletter is live! Check it out and sign up for our mailing list here: https://us19.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=d25e82521c232c8679b1458fb&id=8fe461f75f #ADA #Disability #DisabilityNews
Some of the most viewed resources on our website are about service animals! 🐶 Make sure you’ve got service animal basics covered by visiting the Service Animal Resource Hub here: https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub/basics #ADA #ServiceAnimal
(1/2) April is Autism Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing understanding, fostering inclusion, and supporting individuals with autism and those who identify as neurodivergent. Discover more at bit.ly/4rA6o0B.
This webinar is designed to for business professionals involved in operation or facilities management from small businesses to large national companies. Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 📅 Time:12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/si9qgrzYSy-MobmdAR63Uw
Registration for the free virtual ADA State of the Science Research Conference on February 26 and March 12, 2026 is OPEN! Register here: https://adata.org/sos-2026 #ADAStateOfScience #ADANetwork #DisabledSky
With much of the country in the grips of winter weather, we shared recent resources posted by members of the NIDILRR grantee community to prepare and recover from these weather emergencies. https://loom.ly/7YXwXf8
Nearly 23 million Americans get health insurance through one of the online “exchanges” that operate under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Here are answers to some common questions about the exchanges and how they work. 🧵⬇️
“To the world, you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.” -Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #Seuss
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Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
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Great insights from our Affiliate Julie Ballinger in her @pewtrusts interview about the ADA Comprehensive Guide on Court Accessibility! Advancing justice for all means access for all. #ADA #Accessibility #WednesdayWisdom
Courts Can Improve Access for People With Disabilities
According to a recent national poll by The Pew Charitable Trusts, respondents with disabilities are far more likely to have engaged with the court system (49%) than those without disabilities (29%). D...
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November is National Family Caregivers Month! The 2025 theme "Plug-in to Care" focuses on helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey easier. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #PlugInToCare
The ADA turns 35 this year! Help us measure its impact—what’s working, and what still needs to change. Take our quick, anonymous survey to share your experience and help shape future policy! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8264936/A...
RFK Jr. moves to close Administration for Community Living www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr. moves to close Administration for Community Living
The shutdown will mean "more people forced into institutional settings."
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How to Change the #Housing Market for People with Disabilities Examines lack of #AccessibleHousing and proposes changes to #BuildingCodes to improve affordability and functionality for people with #Disabilities www.disabled-world.com/disability/h...
How to Change the Housing Market for People with Disabilities
Article examines lack of accessible housing and proposes changes to building codes to improve affordability and functionality for people with disabilities.
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