Articles
-
The ADA and Employers
This article explains essential employment-related terms and concepts in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. -
The ADA and Employment Service Professionals
Learn about the role of the employment service professional in implementing ADA principles such as disability disclosure and reasonable accommodation. -
Employment Overview
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to many employment practices, including hiring and firing, and pay and promotions—and much more. -
About Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
An important aspect of Title I of the ADA is the idea of a reasonable accommodation. An accommodation is a change in the way an employee works, or in the equipment supplied to an employee -
Who Is Protected by the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the civil rights of people with disabilities, but who is disabled under the ADA?
Fact Sheets
- Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities (PDF)
- Job Coaches as Accommodations (PDF)
Is a job coach a reasonable accommodation? Find expert advice in a fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. employment service professional, ESP
Ask About the ADA
- Essential Job Function
Q: An employee has requested that one of their job functions be removed because of their disability. I think that the function is essential. Is there any guidance on how to figure out whether a job fu... - What about COVID-19?
Q: What COVID-19 resources do you recommend? A: First, let’s acknowledge that coping with COVID-19 can be very difficult, and we hope you’re doing okay with whatever challenges brought yo... - Federal Contractors and Self-Disclosure of a Disability
Q: I am applying for a job with a company that is a federal contractor. The application asks if I want to self-identify as having a disability. Is this illegal? A: Federal contractors and subcontract... - The ADA, the Workplace, and Emotional Support Dogs
Q: My dog provides me with emotional support. Does the ADA give me the right to have my dog with me on the job? A: This is not a yes or no answer. In terms of employment under the ADA, the US E... - Job Coaches as a Reasonable Accommodation
Q: I am a vocational rehabilitation counselor. A large retail store told me that due to COVID-19 restrictions, they cannot accept any job applicants who will need a job coach as a reasonable accommoda...
Infographics
Infographics
Blog Posts
- Should artificial intelligence or algorithms decide who is hired or promoted?
December 09, 2022
The use of software tools like algorithms and other forms of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers has increased significantly over the past several years. These tools are used to make decisions a... - Making Sense of the Numbers
January 30, 2020
Recently, the Northeast ADA Center received an email that asked for direction in understanding estimates of the numbers and percentage of people with disabilities in the United States. The emailer w... - #Thanks to the ADA—NY
July 20, 2020
As we approach the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, many people are celebrating how far we have come, as well as reflecting on how far we still have to go. The Northeast ADA Center is part of the ADA Nati... - #Thanks to the ADA—Puerto Rico
July 29, 2020
As we approach the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, many people are celebrating how far we have come, as well as reflecting on how far we still have to go. The Northeast ADA Center is part of the ADA Nati... - Mental Health & College Students
September 17, 2021
Recognizing the struggle faced by college students with mental illnesses, Brittany Stone has set out to help students find accommodations and raise awareness about mental health issues among students....
Webinars
- ADA 101.2 Overview of Title I and Employment
April 26, 2021
This webinar is the third in the Northeast ADA's ADA 101 series. Intended for those new to the Americans with Disabilities Act or for those wanting a refresher, this webinar will focus on the employme... - Northeast ADA Center Year in Review 2020
January 28, 2021
While COVID-19 was certainly one of the largest stories of 2020, other ADA items of note happened as well. Join the technical assistance team of the Northeast ADA Center as they review the year 2020.... - The ADA & Aging Americans
August 10, 2016
This webinar will discuss the intersection of America’s aging population and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the American population ages and more individuals join the ranks of sen... - Reaching Employers about Disability Inclusiveness: The Just-in-Time Program
June 08, 2016
More than 25 years after the passing of the ADA, people with disabilities still face barriers and discrimination in employment. One key to bringing about change lies in creating more powerful ap... - Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Disability
January 13, 2016
According to the 2014 Workplace Bullying Institute’s U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, 27% of employees have current or past direct experience with abusive conduct at work and 72% are aware of wor...
News
- Free Webinar Series (Part 4 of 8): Seeing Community and Building Connections with an Employment Lens
September 18, 2019
Tuesday, September 24th, 20192:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT The Southeast ADA Center, Georgia APSE, and the Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) are working together to build awareness of... - Free Audio Session-Employment First and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
December 18, 2019
Tuesday, January 21st, 20202:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST Employment First is a value that every person with a disability has a FIRST employment option in an integrated workplace earning competitive wages... - Party City to Pay $155,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
May 15, 2019
The EEOC's lawsuit, filed in September 2018, charged that Party City violated federal law by failing to hire a qualified employee with a disability at its Nashua, N.H., location after it became aware... - The Bureau of Labor Claims Strong Job Gains for the Disability Community
March 20, 2019
A Western New York labor force specialist said that the increase in the national employment-population ratio for persons with disabilities is the case of a rising economic tide lifting all boats. In 2... - Join the Diversity Partners National Kick-Off Webinar on March 29th!
March 16, 2017
The Diversity Partners Project, housed at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, is bridging the gap between employment service professionals, job seekers with disabilities and business....