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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? -
Essential Functions
An essential explanation of essential functions in relation to employment. -
Health care provider as employer
The role of a health care provider as an employer cannot be overlooked -
Perceptions of Disability and the ADA
The way society thinks about and treats disabilities has changed over time. -
Physical Accessibility
Physical Accessibility
Blog Posts
- E-Access to Health Care?
We live in an increasingly digital world. So much of the day-to-day tasks we do are done on the internet on our computers and mobile phones. This is true in all aspects of life, including our health.... - Public Forum Notice We Want to Hear from You!
On July 25-27, 2017 representatives from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Service... - The ADA National Network invites you to join us for the July 18th ADA Audio Conference Series Session titled “ADA Anniversary Update: 27 Years Later.
Mark the 27th anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the EEOC and DOJ present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement ef... - Accessible Beach Access Routes Free webinar Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 1-2PM
by Jeffrey Tamburo, LMSW Differences Challenge Assumptions. --Anne Wilson Schaef A Valuable Resource What comes to mind when you think about getting older? Often it is assumed that with ag... - Spring has Sprung! Time to Consider what the Kids will do all Summer…
By Jennifer Perry Yes, it’s that time of year when parents and guardians are busy trying to finalize plans for summer activities for their children. For many families, that involves exploring s...
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- Coronavirus Resource Guide
Here are important novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people living in our region. You can also view these resources in Spanish. You’ll find up-to-date information from the Centers... - Talking to Managers about Disability: Communications Tools
Most organizations have done the work to develop policies and practices that support disability inclusion in the workplace. Managers and supervisors play a key role in implementing these policies,... - Topic 1. Why this matters How disability inclusiveness helps our business
Home Topic 1. Why this matters Topic 2. Setting the tone Topic 3. Building trust Topic 4. Defining disability Topic 5. Working together Topic 6. Getting talent Topic 7. Disclosing a disabil... - Topic 2. Setting the tone The importance of managers and supervisors
Tips for Leadership The purpose of the messages for this topic is to tell managers that they play a key role in disability inclusiveness for your company. Managers and supervisors are on the front... - Topic 3. Building trust Making it safe to come forward with a disability
Tips for Leadership These message templates are designed to be used in conjunction with Topic 3 message templates. The issue of building trust can be very challenging for managers and supervisors....
Infographics
Infographics
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Four out of five small businesses do not see the cost of accommodations as a barrier to employing people with disabilities.
Note: For the purposes of this study, we define small business as employer’s having 15- 500 employees.
Source: William Erickson (Yang-Tan Institute, Cornell University) analysis of Cornell/SHRM Survey 2011, Private employers only. N=525
“We really wanted to make sure that the employee joined us. So, we did what we had to [to accommodate].” -- Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Manager of a small information and technology company
Quote is from set of interviews with small business representatives conducted by the Northeast ADA research team to investigate small business needs around ADA implementation.
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- Can they ask me to bring my companion to interpret?
Q: I made a first-time appointment with an oncologist. When I let them know I was Deaf, they asked if my wife or other family member could provide sign language interpretation, as interpreters are ver... - Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf?
Q: I am opening a new dental practice. Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf? A: Covered entities must provide aids and services when needed to communicate effectively wit... - How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care?
Q: How has the US Department of Justice helped to ensure equal and effective access for people with disabilities to health care? A: The US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, in coll... - I own a small business that needs some physical modifications for people who are wheelchair users or have other mobility impairments. Does the federal government have any tax incentives to help me with the costs of making these modifications?
Yes. The Disabled Access Credit, IRS form 8826, provides a credit for small businesses that incur expenditures for providing access to persons with disabilities. An eligible small business is one that... - My business has requests from time to time to provide for interpreters and other services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Are there any tax benefits I can claim to assist me with these costs?
Good news! Assuming that your business counts as a “small business” under Section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code, you can get a tax credit of up to $15,000 for a variety of accessibility-...