Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is landmark civil rights legislation that was passed in 1990. The goal of the ADA is to shape American society to include people with disabilities in several key areas, such as employment, state and local government programs and activities, and businesses and nonprofit organizations that are open to the public. The ADA has five titles:
- Title I covers employment.
- Title II addresses the programs, services, and activities of state and local government (public entities).
- Title III applies to businesses and nonprofits that are open to the public (public accommodations).
- Title IV established the relay system for telephone access for people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
- Title V has requirements that apply to both the ADA as a whole and how the ADA impacts other laws.
In 2008, Congress strengthened and clarified the ADA with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
Articles
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About the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
What's in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design? How do these standards relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? This article answers these questions and more. -
What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The ADA defines disability and has five titles (sections) that forbid a wide range of discrimination. -
How to File a Complaint
If you feel that the ADA, or a related law, is not being followed, you can file a complaint. This article helps you figure out where to report the problem. -
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 Parking
Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the Northeast ADA Center hotline.
Articles
- About the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Summary: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for many aspects of the built environment to be accessible to people with disabilities. The requirements for making that happen are found in th... - What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
SIGNED BY: President George H. W. Bush SIGNED ON: July 26, 1990 SIGNIFICANCE: Protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in many ways. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had stron... - How to File a Complaint
Is something not up to ADA standards? Do you want to file a complaint? If yes, start by figuring out which agency you should complain to. For example, to report a problem with public transportation, y... - The ADA and Employers
SUMMARY: Most employers must comply with the ADA’s employment-related rules about disability. These rules apply to all stages of employment: pre-offer, post-offer, and during employment. This ar... - The ADA and Parking
SUMMARY: Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the Northeast ADA Center hotline. This article explains why accessible parking matters an... - The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
Summary: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has many regulations, and as a business owner, you may feel that you have a lot to do to meet ADA requirements. However, it may help to approach comp... - ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)
SIGNED BY: President George W. Bush SIGNED ON: September 25, 2008 SIGNIFICANCE: The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) clarified the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by rejecting several... - The ADA and Transportation Providers
SUMMARY: Many aspects of transportation are covered by regulations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article gives an overview of the ADA requirements for transportation service... - The ADA and Health Care Providers
SUMMARY: This article introduces basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for health care providers. It talks about providing access to the actual building and its features, the use of... - The ADA and Facility Access Stakeholders
SUMMARY: The ADA applies to recreational facilities, and this article explains not only why this is the case, but also why it matters. The article also helps you begin to understand the regulations f... - A History of Discrimination and the ADA
SUMMARY: Discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly compared to others. The United States has laws that prohibit many forms of discrimination, including discrimination against people with dis... - Who Is Protected by the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the civil rights of people with disabilities, but how can we know whether someone has a disability, for the purposes of applying the law? The ADA ans... - Administrative Requirements for Title II Public Entities
SUMMARY: To jumpstart and maintain their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II public entities should adhere to five administrative requirements. To comply with the Amer... - ADA Overview
The ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, is the basis of many laws and rules that protect the civil rights of Americans who have some sort of disability. The ADA was passed in 1990 with strong... - The ADA and Service Animals
SUMMARY: What’s a service animal? The answer depends on the situation, and this FAQ article explains the basics. The term service animal is often misunderstood or misused. Service animal has a... - The ADA and Public Places
Summary: This article focuses on businesses—stores, restaurants, salons, theaters, and more—that are open to the public. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to... - Parking & Transportation Overview
SUMMARY: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has given us inspiration, guidance, and specific rules about parking and transportation. Accessible Parking and Transportation Makes a Difference T... - The ADA and Employment Service Professionals
SUMMARY: This article is a starting point for learning more about employment service professionals (ESPs). It explains how these professionals support the employment of individuals with disabilit... - The ADA and Title II Public Entities
SUMMARY: The ADA ensures access by people with disabilities to buildings, facilities, programs, services, and activities offered by state and local governments (public entities). These include voting... - About Recreation Accessibility
SUMMARY: The ADA applies to recreational facilities, and this article explains not only why this is the case, but also why it matters. The article also helps you begin to understand the regulatio... - Olmstead Decision
SUMMARY: The Olmstead decision, which was issued by the US Supreme Court in 1999, has had a major impact on many people and communities. It clarified that because of Title II of the ADA (Americans wit... - About Advocacy Resources
SUMMARY: The Northeast ADA Center aims to educate the public in our region about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Much of that education comes through providing technical assistance to indiv... - Public Places Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers public places. The ADA has different things to say about different types of public places. Title II of the ADA covers public places that are funded by... - Service Animals Overview
SUMMARY: From the perspective of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are a few key things to know about service animals. Service animals are one of the most asked about topics on the Nort... - The ADA and Service Animal Handlers
SUMMARY: What should someone with a service animal know about their rights and responsibilities as a service animal handler when they go into the community? This FAQ article explains a few important p... - Buildings & Facilities Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to say about the physical objects that make up our built environment. Built environment refers to the things around us that are made by people and t... - State- and Territory-Based Accessibility Requirements
SUMMARY: This article discusses the relationship between federal ADA standards and state or local accessibility standards, in the context of the built environment, that is, things like buildings, side... - About Effective Communication in Title II and Title III
SUMMARY: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discusses communications-related requirements for Title II and Title III entities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets the groundwork for... - Miniature Horses as Service Animals
SUMMARY: Under the regulations for Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from the Department of Justice (DOJ), a service animal must be a dog and no other species of animal. Ho... - The ADA and Fixed-Route Buses
SUMMARY: This page is for bus operators and anyone who needs to understand bus accessibility. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has regulations that describe how operators of fixed-route buses... - State & Local Government Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has an entire title, Title II, devoted to the accessibility of state and local governments. Title II requires that people with disabilities have equal access... - About Voting Access Rights
Summary: Many different laws apply to voting rights for people with disabilities. Also, you can report voting problems. Voting is a right of all Americans, including people with disabilities. As long... - Related Laws Overview
In the United States, several federal laws focus on disability or have provisions for disability. The focus of the Northeast ADA Center and this website is primarily the Americans with Disabilities Ac... - Employment Overview
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says employers may not discriminate against a job applicant who has a disability. It also says employers may not discriminate against employees wit... - About Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
SUMMARY: Rules that stem from Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and from the Rehabilitation Act, concern disability in the workplace. These rules protect the rights of job applican... - Rehabilitation Act
SIGNED BY: President Richard Nixon SIGNED ON: September 26, 1973 SIGNIFICANCE: The Rehabilitation Act was one of the first civil rights laws in the United States to protect people with disabilities... - About Housing Accessibility
It is a common misconception that private residential housing is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Where the ADA does apply in relation to housing is government-owned or -oper... - Health Care Overview
What with Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Rehabilitation Act, nearly all health care providers must follow many rules in order to avoid discriminating against p... - Perceptions of Disability and the ADA
The way society views disability has a big impact on our laws surrounding disability, as well as on our day-to-day lives. Let’s look at where we’ve been—and at where we’re goin... - The clinician-patient with a disability relationship
The clinician-patient relationship is crucial to the diagnosis, treatment, and care for an individual. Respectful communication with and about the patient is essential. Beyond their medical needs, a p... - Fair Housing Act (FHA)
SIGNED BY: Lyndon Johnson (FHA), Ronald Reagan (FHAA) SIGNED ON: 1968 (FHA); September 13, 1988 (FHAA) SIGNIFICANCE: The original Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibited discrimination based on race, colo... - Health care provider as employer
Most often, health care providers are thought of in terms of their relationship to patients or patrons. Significantly, however, the role of a health care provider as an employer cannot be overlooked.... - Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
SIGNED BY: President Lyndon Johnson SIGNED ON: August 12, 1968 SIGNIFICANCE: The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) mandates that buildings and facilities that are designed, built, or funded with fede... - Finding Disability Statistics
Summary: Statistics about disability in New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico are easy to find on the Local Area Disability Data Dashboard. You can also find national disability data and a disability... - Disability-Related Inquiries
SUMMARY: In the United States, there are rules about when and what an employer may ask a job applicant or employee about disability. In order to protect the rights of people with disabilities in empl... - Equal Opportunity versus Affirmative Action
Equal opportunity is the idea that all people, regardless of their diversity characteristic, should be given an equal opportunity to succeed. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an equal oppo... - 8 Tips for Communicating with a Patient Who Has a Disability
SUMMARY: As a health care provider, you may be unsure about how to interact with patients who have disabilities. This article offers easy-to-follow tips that you can put into place today to strengthen... - Essential Functions
SUMMARY: When thinking about reasonable accommodations in the workplace for an employee with a disability, it is often useful to consider essential functions and marginal functions. Essential F... - Health Care Providers and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to any recipient of federal financial assistance. In the health care setting, federal financial assistance can consist of grants, loans, or other arrangem...
Fact Sheets
- Swimming Pool Lift Requirements (PDF)
Read about ADA requirements for swimming pool lifts and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Sections 242 and 1009, in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People (PDF)
Learn about why the ADA is important for older people in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. Search: elderly, retired, senior - ADA Amendments Act Fact Sheet (2009) (PDF)
ADA Amendments Act Fact Sheet (2009) - Because of the ADA Fact Sheet (27th Anniversary) (PDF)
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with fun facts, figures, quotes, and more. - Other Means of Pool Access (PDF)
Read about ADA requirements for swimming pool access—slope, transfer wall, transfer system, stairs, and more—in a fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center.
Documents
- Swimming Pool Lift Requirements (PDF)
Read about ADA requirements for swimming pool lifts and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Sections 242 and 1009, in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People (PDF)
Learn about why the ADA is important for older people in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. Search: elderly, retired, senior - ADA Amendments Act Fact Sheet (2009) (PDF)
ADA Amendments Act Fact Sheet (2009) - Because of the ADA Fact Sheet (27th Anniversary) (PDF)
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with fun facts, figures, quotes, and more. - Other Means of Pool Access (PDF)
Read about ADA requirements for swimming pool access—slope, transfer wall, transfer system, stairs, and more—in a fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - Shopping and Customer Service (PDF)
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require retail stores to provide wheelchairs to shoppers? Find out in a fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. Title III. - The ADA and Small Business (PDF)
- Bus Operators: Key Tips for Serving Riders with Disabilities (PDF)
Discover best practices and ADA rules for bus operators to transport riders with disabilities in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - Including Older People with Disabilities (PDF)
This fact sheet discusses how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to older people. Search: elderly, retired, senior - Effective Communication (PDF)
ADA National Network Fact Sheet #2: Effective Communication - Detention & Correctional Facilities (PDF)
ADA National Network Fact Sheet #8: Detention & Correctional Facilities - Outdoor Recreation & Accessible Routes (PDF)
Explore the topic of accessible routes at outdoor recreation sites in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - Outdoor Recreation & Picnic Tables (PDF)
Equal access includes amenities like picnic tables. This fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center describes the details. - Outdoor Recreation & Accessible Portable Toilets (PDF)
Restroom access is important for outdoor recreation. This fact sheet from the Northeast ADA explains requirements for accessible portable toilets. - Q&A - Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Single Family Homes Used as Vacation Rentals: ADA and FHA Implications (PDF)
- Beach Access Routes (PDF)
What makes a public beach accessible? View photos and get an overview of important standards and best practices in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - Golf Courses (PDF)
Learn about regulations for golf course accessibility and for golf car passages in this fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - 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 - Web Accessibility at Colleges and Universities (PDF)
Accessible virtual learning and web content in higher education, with an overview of WCAG 2.1 recommendations and implementation tips. A fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center. - Overview of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (PDF)
- Service Animals Can Be Miniature Horses (PDF)
Learn why miniature horses can be ideal as service animals in this colorful fact sheet from the Northeast ADA Center
Ask About the ADA
- 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... - Can I call the ADA?
The ADA is not an agency, organization, or service provider. Also known as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with dis... - ADA and Product Certifications
Q: My company produces grab bars according to the design criteria set out in the ADA design standards. A customer, a shipyard in Europe, now asks for stamped certification that our grab bars are ADA c... - Nonprofits and Religious Entities
Q: I am trying to find out if a 501(c)(3) is a “religious entity” for ADA purposes (i.e., accommodations in a day care). I am having no luck. Is there a place to look on tax forms or... - Am I covered under the ADA if I am elderly?
Q: As an older person, am I covered under the ADA if I am elderly? A: Being elderly in itself does not warrant protections under the ADA. However, as a person ages, they can experience changes in how...
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- What about COVID-19?
Q: What COVID-19 resources do you recommend? - Can I call the ADA?
The ADA is not an agency, organization, or service provider. Also known as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA is a civil rights law. - ADA and Product Certifications
Q: My company produces grab bars according to the design criteria set out in the ADA design standards. A customer, a shipyard in Europe, now asks for stamped certification that our grab bars are ADA c... - Nonprofits and Religious Entities
Q: I am trying to find out if a 501(c)(3) is a “religious” entity for ADA purposes (i.e., accommodations in a day care). I am having no luck. Is there a place to look on tax forms or such that would a... - Am I covered under the ADA if I am elderly?
Q: As an older person, am I covered under the ADA if I am elderly? - Does the ADA apply to all apartments and condominiums?
. - Does the ADA apply to websites?
. - Accessible On-street Parking
Q: I've found the ADA standards for accessible parking in parking lots, but I have never found anything for street parking that have marked-out or metered on-street parking spaces. Is there a standard... - Is Stress Covered Under the ADA?
Q: I am the ADA Coordinator at a college. A student is asking for a reasonable accommodation, as they are under stress. Is stress covered under the ADA? - Beach Access
Q: I heard that the ADA applies to public beaches, but I don’t see requirements in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design about how to provide access over the sand. Am I missing something? - I own a small corner store that has double doors at the entrance. Recently, a customer told me that since the doors are not automatic they do not comply with the ADA. Is this true?
. - Is there a list of disabilities that are covered under the ADA?
. - The ADA, the Workplace, and Emotional Support Dogs
Q: My dog provides me with emotional support. Do I have a right under the ADA to have my dog with me on the job? - Do I have to apply to be covered by the ADA?
. - Federal Websites and the ADA
Q: Are federal websites covered by the ADA? - Personal Assistants as a Reasonable Accommodation
Q: Is asking for a personal assistance service a reasonable accommodation in the workplace under the ADA? - Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices
Q: I am a concert organizer. A ticket holder has asked to bring their golf cart to the outdoor event as they use it as a mobility aid. Do I have to allow the use of golf carts? - Are there any State or Federal agencies that proactively enforce the ADA?
. - The difference between service animals, emotional support animals, or therapy animals can be confusing. Are they all covered under the ADA?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog, and sometimes a miniature horse, that has been trained to complete a specific task relative to the needs of an in... - Does the ADA apply to schools as well?
. - Reserved Parking for Renters
Q: I would like to have a reserved parking space at my apartment complex where I live because I have difficulty walking long distances due to my disability and the parking lot is first come, first ser... - Broken Elevators at Transit Stations
Q. If a transit station has an elevator that breaks down, do the ADA regulations address what should be done to accommodate riders with disabilities? - Emotional Support Dogs in Common Areas of Housing
Q: I was told by my apartment complex’s management that that I would need a doctor’s note in order to take my emotional support dog into any common areas like the laundry room. Is this correct? - US Citizens in Foreign Universities
Q: I attend a college that is not based in the United States, but it has an office in New York. Are they required to follow the ADA and provide me with reasonable accommodations for school? - Finding a Lawyer
Q: Do the ADA Centers make referrals to attorneys? - Can the ADA Pay?
Q: Will the ADA pay for things like wheelchair vans or a service animal? - A List of Disabilities
Q: Does the ADA have a full list of all the conditions that are covered under the act? - Can they ask me to bring my companion to interpret?
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 very e... - I am the only HR person in a small business, how do I help our managers understand the Americans with Disabilities Act?
. - Does the ADA provide reasonable accommodation forms?
. - Hiring the Most Qualified Candidate
Q: If I have multiple applicants for my open position and one of those applicants has a disability, am I required under the ADA to offer the position to that individual first? - 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?
tax - My hospital is controlled by a religious organization. Does Title III of the ADA still apply?
. - I applied for a clerical position at a local church. I am a person with a disability and may need a reasonable accommodation. Are churches exempt from the ADA?
. - Does the ADA apply to grades K through 12?
. - Are there State laws that protect people with disabilities?
. - If a business charges for its parking lot access, does someone with a disabled parking placard have to pay?
. - I noticed that snow has been plowed into the accessible parking space(s) at my grocery store. Isn't this an ADA violation?
. - What is the ADA?
. - Service Animals on Public Transit
Q: Are the rules for service animals different on public transportation than they are for service animals in other areas like restaurants and stores? - Churches and Coffee Bars
Q: I am a parishioner at a church in New Jersey. We are constructing a coffee bar in our church. The bar will have a sink on the serving side. What are the ADA requirements for the bar and sink on bot... - Title I and Production Quotas
Q: I am legally blind, and my workplace has a daily production quota. I have the same daily quota as employees without disabilities, and if I do not reach the standard percentage, I could be fired. Is... - Traveling Carnivals and County Fairs
Q: How do the ADA Standards apply to amusement rides at traveling carnivals? - Benches at Bus Stops
Q: My bus stop has a shelter but there are no benches for me to sit on as I wait for the bus. I have a mobility impairment and it is hard for me to stand for long periods. Does the ADA require that bu... - Contacting My Bank
Q: My bank just eliminated its call center and now does everything through an app or on a chat box on their website. Does this violate the ADA? - Building a Single Family Home
Q: I am a contractor and am building a new home for a single family. Where can I find the ADA guidance for designing the bathrooms and kitchens? - My Service Animal Was Attacked
Q: My service animal was attacked by a neighbor’s dog. What can the ADA do to help me? - If I lease my medical office space, am I responsible for making the exam room, waiting room, and toilet rooms are accessible?
. - Essential Job Function
How can I figure out whether a job function is essential or not? - How long should it take to get a reasonable accommodation for my job?
. - What is Title I of the ADA?
What is Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and which employers does it apply to? Is it different in New York or New Jersey? - What does Title III cover under the ADA?
. - Telling an Employer about a Disability
Q: If I have a disability does the ADA make it so I have to tell my employer? - Do I need to get a special license for my service dog to be registered as a service animal?
. - Does an online college class have to be accessible?
Q: Does an online college class have to be accessible? - I’m a small business owner. I’ve been thinking about hiring people with disabilities to fill chronically open positions, but I worry about the cost of accommodations.
Several studies have shown that an ADA accommodation is often an investment rather than a cost. - Is there a place I can certify or register my dog as a service animal?
. - Is a service animal in training afforded the same rights as a fully trained service animal?
. - Do cities and towns have to keep sidewalks clear of snow?
. - Who is protected under the ADA?
. - Many of the stores I go to offer motorized carts. One of the grocery stores I use does not have these. Are they violating the ADA?
. - Does the ADA Title I cover short-term disabilities?
. - I want my town to be more accessible for people who are wheelchair users. Will the ADA come and help me advocate for this?
. - Does the ADA make it so I must hire people with disabilities who are not qualified for the job?
. - Does the ADA make it unlawful to fire a worker who has a disability?
. - Courts and Accessible Electronic Documents
Q: I am an attorney who uses a screen reader due to my disability. I have a case in the circuit court. Must the court provide me with accessible versions of electronic documents? - Limits to Wheelchair Size on Buses
Q: Can a transit provider deny service to a rider based on the size of the mobility device they use? - Accommodations and Job Training
I am a vocational counselor. I referred a customer for training, but the training provider would not accept the customer because he is dyslexic, and they did not have the dedicated staff available to... - Voluntary Disclosure of Disability
Q: I am a cancer patient in remission for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. I have recently been applying to jobs (post cancer diagnosis) and I am confused what I should be answering regarding the volunta... - Reasonable Accommodations and Fairness
Q: How does an individual advocate when the employer says certain requests are not fair to other employees? - 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... - Service Animals in Churches
Q: Is it illegal for a church to deny entry to a person with a service dog? - Food Allergies and Colleges and Universities
Q: My son needs an accommodation from the college where he is applying, as he has food allergies and does not want to use their meal plan. The school says the committee will not meet to see if they ca... - Pool Lifts at a Resort
Q: Do swimming pool lifts have to be at every pool at a resort? Can one be shared by pools located near each other? - Collective Bargaining
Q: Does our collective bargaining agreement allow us to deny reasonable accommodations if they violate the agreement? - Service Dogs at My B&B
Q: I live in and own a bed and breakfast that has four rooms. Do I have to allow service animals or emotional support animals to stay? - 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? - I'm someone with a disability that people can't see. In my job interview tomorrow, do I have to tell the company about my disability in the interview?
. - Are service animals permitted in disaster shelters?
. - Is my ADA Complaint with the Department of Justice anonymous?
. - Can a job coach be a type of reasonable accommodation?
Q: Can a job coach be a type of reasonable accommodation? - Can I ask for a new supervisor as a reasonable accommodation?
. - Are complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission anonymous?
. - Does my employer have to provide a facemask that meets my disability needs if they require face coverings on the job?
. - Service Animals and Vests
Q: Does a service animal need to wear a vest that identifies it as service animal? - Do voting ballots need to be accessible?
. - Do electronic voting machines have to be accessible to someone with a vision related disability?
. - Does a polling site have to be physically accessible?
. - Can I bring my service animal into my polling site on Election Day?
. - Accommodations by Municipalities under Title II
Q: What about an accommodation for attending a town board meeting on a second floor with no elevator? - What is “undue hardship” mean relative to reasonable accommodations?
. - Information about the Fair Housing Act
Q: Where can I learn about the Fair Housing Act and how it is enforced? - Videos for Online College Classes
Q: Must videos for online college classes have closed captions? - Paratransit Eligibility Documentation
Q: When a transit agency is going through the process of determining paratransit eligibility for riders with disabilities, can the transit provider require a disability diagnosis from a licensed physi... - Requests for Telework
. - Reasonable Accommodations for Primary Caregivers
. - Fitness for Duty Exams for College Students
Q: My daughter suspended her college enrollment due to medical reasons but is ready to re-enroll. The school is asking for a letter from her physician stating that she is fit to begin school again. Is... - Personal Mobility Devices and Charging Stations
Q: I have a motorized wheelchair that I use for my mobility. Are municipal buildings required to have charging stations in case I need to charge my wheelchair? - Accessible Routes for Paddleball
Q: My county is building a new, elevated platform paddleball court. The court surface is raised several feet to allow space underneath for heaters that melt snow and ice from the court surface, as thi... - Employment and Medication
Q: I am currently taking Suboxone for my opioid use disorder. This is prescribed as part of my treatment program. Can a potential employer refuse to hire me because of my current medication? - Paying to Assist a Child
Q: My son, who has a disability, attends a gym. His father goes with him as he has personal needs that need attending. The gym wants his father to get a membership even though he is there only to assi...
Infographics
Infographics
![Infographic showing a smiling person dressed business-casual. 4 out of 5 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 employers 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 a set of interviews with small business representatives conducted by the Northeast ADA research team to investigate small business needs around ADA implementation.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production-northeastada-org/local/en/IG-2018-04-30-Biz5.jpg)
Blog Posts
- The ADA and Collective Bargaining Issues
January 08, 2016
This brochure was written by Laurie M. Johnston, Esq., Harris, Beach & Wilcox, Ithaca, New York. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), passed... - #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... - Historical Concerns with H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
April 27, 2017
My friend and colleague Jim DeJong was part of an email chain in which we were discussing the ADA Education and Reform Act. He told a story of the “making of” Title III of the ADA. I asked... - What the ADA Tells Us about Accessibility When Implementing COVID-19 Regulations
July 08, 2020
During these times of uncertainty about what about what the “new normal” will look like as the country begins to re-open, we wanted to remind everyone about an oldie-but-a-goodie law that... - How to Engage in ADA Conversations
May 28, 2021
Like many people, I thought I knew enough about inclusivity when I began as a student employee for the Northeast ADA Center in September 2019. But in my time working with the Americans with Disabiliti...
Blog Posts
- The ADA and Collective Bargaining Issues
This brochure was written by Laurie M. Johnston, Esq., Harris, Beach & Wilcox, Ithaca, New York. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), passed... - #Thanks to the ADA—Puerto Rico
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... - Historical Concerns with H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
My friend and colleague Jim DeJong was part of an email chain in which we were discussing the ADA Education and Reform Act. He told a story of the “making of” Title III of the ADA. I asked... - What the ADA Tells Us about Accessibility When Implementing COVID-19 Regulations
During these times of uncertainty about what about what the “new normal” will look like as the country begins to re-open, we wanted to remind everyone about an oldie-but-a-goodie law that... - How to Engage in ADA Conversations
Like many people, I thought I knew enough about inclusivity when I began as a student employee for the Northeast ADA Center in September 2019. But in my time working with the Americans with Disabiliti... - Welcome to Ask About the ADA, a New Podcast from the Northeast ADA Center!
The Northeast ADA Center’s mission is to educate the public about the Americans with Disabilities Act in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. To put a voice and personal... - Housing accessibility conundrum: What do these questions have in common?
“I would like to know how to file an ADA complaint against my landlord. He told me I cannot have a reserved parking space near my apartment that I need because of my disability.” “M... - Blending the Science with the Art: Disability Service Providers and the ADA
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. —Milton Berle Knowing Your Value Disability service providers (DSP) offer an array of services and supports not only to job seekers and working peop... - #Thanks to the ADA—NY
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—New Jersey
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... - Explainer: Accessible Absentee Voting in NYS
Joe Zesski of the Northeast ADA Center explains the role technology can play in accommodating voters with disabilities. It's the law in New York state that voters must be permitted to vote privately... - The ADA and Small Business Owners: What You (Really) Need to Know
“I own a small business that is grandfathered from the ADA because our building is old. Sure, I would like to be more accessible, but legally I’m not required to make any changes because... - Mental Health & College Students
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.... - Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
This material was published by the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal law that protects the rights of peopl... - #Thanks to the ADA—US Virgin Islands
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... - Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act in a Health Care Setting
Equal access to health care for individuals with disabilities is an ongoing challenge. The Northeast ADA will soon be offering a webinar based in part on this topic. People with disabilities lag be... - Animated Educational Videos for Kids from the Northeast ADA Center
Here at the Northeast ADA Center, we work to educate all our regional stakeholders about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it impacts and applies to their lives and the community. For... - Trying to Understand Web Accessibility
By: Grace Fairchild You probably already understand that many aspects of our daily lives have migrated online—for instance, you are reading this not from a printed pamphlet, but from a blo... - Title II of the ADA
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to all programs, services, and activities operated by, on behalf of, or with the substantial support of state or local government. Thi... - ADA Anniversary: Focus on Accessible Outdoor Recreation
Summer is upon us and this is the time of year that many people find themselves wanting to get outside and participate in outdoor recreation activities. People with disabilities, and their family and... - Issues, Impacts, and Implications of an Aging Workforce
Differences challenge assumptions. —Anne Wilson Schaef What comes to mind when you think about getting older? Often it is assumed that aging brings a host of health problems and limitations.... - Charter for Fun: Private Bus Companies and the ADA
For people with disabilities, travel often involves much more planning and preparation than for someone without a disability. This is no less true for travel by charter or tour bus, such as a bus oper... - Title II and the ADA: You’re not alone!
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, it was hailed by many in the disabled community as a giant leap forward in their struggle for equal... - Parents of Children with Disabilities and Summer Camp Planning: 3 Things to Know
Yes, it’s that time of year when parents and guardians are making plans for summer activities for their children. For many families, that involves exploring summer camp options. If you are a par... - School’s Almost Out! Don’t Forget about the ADA Regulations that Apply to Summer Camps
It’s that time of year when parents are thinking about options for their children to keep them busy, entertained and supervised once school is out for the summer. For parents of children with... - Why Should Retail Operators be Thinking About Accessible Parking?
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are more than 250 pages long. The standards cover a multitude of areas that are required to be accessible, and the technical requirements for how to achi... - Commemorating the 29th Anniversary of the ADA: Considerations for Small Employers
by Jeffrey J. Tamburo In a 2019 research study of small employers conducted by Cornell University’s Yang-Tan Institute, several employers talked about the decision-making processes in their w... - Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation—The EEOC Weighs In
Shared from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Leave Permitting the... - Weather Not So Delightful: Snow Removal and the ADA
As winter hangs on here in the Northeast, snow can be a challenge for businesses and a barrier for individuals with disabilities. Snow plowed into the access aisle of an accessible parking space, or a... - Should artificial intelligence or algorithms decide who is hired or promoted?
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... - A Place for Everyone at the Table: The Importance of Accessible Event Planning
The Northeast ADA Center has received several requests recently for training on hosting accessible events. These requests have ranged from businesses hosting meetings and conferences to groups hosting... - Spring has Sprung! Time to Consider What the Kids Will Do All Summer...
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 summer camp options.... - Transportation Survey
We would like to invite you to participate in a national survey titled, Transportation Access and Experiences, which is designed to improve understanding of accessibility of public transportation for... - Service Animals in Housing
Often, when a person feels that their rights are being infringed upon relative to their disability, the first thing that comes to mind is the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). While t... - Recreation Access for Everybody!
Summer is fast approaching and it’s got the Northeast ADA Center staff thinking about increasing our activity and enjoying parks, beaches, and other recreation spaces! The Americans with Disabi... - Where do I go to learn about the ADA?
Have you ever wondered where to go for information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Northeast ADA Center provides information and training on the ADA in New York, New Jersey, Puert... - Accessible Parking Requirements—Not as Clear Cut as You May Think, Part 2
This is the second of several posts throughout March that discuss accessible parking space design requirements, including those requirements that are unique to the Northeast ADA Center’s&... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Back to Basics
Even though it's been nearly 25 years since the passing of the ADA, many of us are still often unsure or unclear about what the ADA covers, and who and what it applies to. This webinar features the No... - May Flowers and Accessible Gardening
As summer approaches, many people look forward to the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and one of the best ways to do so is by gardening. Whether planting in our own front yard, tending vegetab... - A Common but important question for Disabled Job Seekers
What is the definition of disability under the ADA? It is important to remember that in the context of the ADA, “disability” is a legal term rather than a medical one. Because it has a legal definitio... - No Dogs Allowed? Service Animals at Work
One of the most frequently asked about topics at the Northeast ADA Center is service animals. Often, these questions relate to service animals in businesses and public spaces; or about the right to ha... - Talking to Managers about Disability: New Communication Tools from the Northeast ADA Center
As we outlined in Painting a Deeper Picture of Disability Inclusiveness: Changing Organization Culture and Climate, creating a workplace that includes people with disabilities doesn’t... - Are my accommodations very accommodating?
With summer vacations on our mind here at the Northeast ADA Center, we've been thinking about hotels. More importantly it has us thinking about accessible hotels. While the original Americans with Dis... - The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Accessible Parking
We receive a number of calls about accessible parking in housing settings, like apartments and condos, so today I want to highlight the accessible parking requirements and regulations in the Fair Hous... - Accessible Parking Requirements—Not as Clear Cut as You May Think, Part 1
We receive many requests for technical assistance at the Northeast ADA Center that pertain to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. One consistent “hot topic” is access... - The Critical Role of Managers in ADA Compliance and Disability Inclusiveness
An excerpt from The ADA in Unionized Workplaces: Tips for Front-line Managers Front-line managers play a key role in an organizations compliance with the ADA and in the successful inclusion of worke... - Medical Inquiry for Pre and Post Employment under the ADA
VI. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND INQUIRIES 6.1 Overview of Legal Obligations Pre-Employment, Pre-Offer An employer may not require a job applicant to take a medical examination, to respond to medical inq... - Supporting the Mission of Independent Living Centers
By Chris Sweet On September 10th and 11th, 2019, I had the honor of representing the Northeast ADA Center at the New York Association on Independent Living Statewide Conference and Expo at the Albany... - Service Animals and Social Media (My Lassie Moment)
In June of 2018, Sarah Aswell, a freelance writer and comedian, posted an article titled If a Service Dog Approaches You without Their Owner, They Need Your Help on the website ScaryMommy. The article... - 30+ Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We have been celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ADA all year! This landmark, civil rights legislation is the most far-reaching when it comes to protecting the rights of people with disabilities t... - 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.... - Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Disability
By LaWanda Cook and Sarah von Schrader “I had a particularly bad experience with a supervisor who was attempting to force me to quit the company… making various disparaging statements &h... - Accessible Voting ADA Now: A publication of the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program
From the Great Plains ADA Center With election day coming up on November 8th it is important to remember that the constitution guarantees that our citizens right to vote. Before the ADA and other civi... - Heading to the Shore
It’s the time of year when many of us take advantage of the summer weather and “head to the shore” for some R&R. Given that, we wanted to take a minute to remind stakeholders tha... - Small Business and the ADA: There Is Help for That
From the US Department of Justice ADA Update A Primer for Small Business Your business, like all others, has formal and informal policies, practices, and procedures that keep it running smooth... - Teaching during COVID—ADA Considerations
As the world continues to grapple with the risks and restrictions caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the school year is about to begin. Some school districts will offer classes virtually, oth... - Service Animals: Not as Confusing as It May Seem—New Service Animals Toolkit Clears Up Confusion
I have had five dogs in my lifetime, and I can remember every single nuance of their personalities and what they’ve brought to my life. From my border collie I had as a child, to my mixed mutts... - International Day of Persons with Disabilities Had 17 Goals
Since 1992, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated annually on December 3 around the world. The theme for this day in 2016 was Achieving 17 Goals for the... - Disability: The New Diversity for Talent Acquisition Practitioners
How are hiring decisions really made? Consider the following two real-life descriptions of hiring committees assessing candidates. As you’re reading, guess the year when this took plac... - Air Travelers with Disabilities: Know Your Rights!
Traveling by plane can be stressful for anyone: long waits at TSA, short connection times, lost luggage. Imagine the process for people with disabilities. The Open Doors Organization found that in 20... - Compliance and beyond: Have Section 503 rule changes changed the playing field?
It’s been nearly two years since the rule changes of the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act took effect, holding employers who are federal contractors more accountable for hiring and retain... - Online on the Job: Employers and Web Access
There is a growing awareness of the need for web sites to be accessible. Employers often have questions as to whether or not they have any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)... - Beat the Heat and Play Indoors!
With summer in full swing, here at the Northeast ADA Center we are thinking about sports and fitness. With heat indexes soaring, many are seeking the comfort of indoor sport complexes to keep cool w... - The Inclusive Fitness and Wellness Toolkit
Everyone has different interests and abilities when it comes to wellness activities. Some people like to do yoga, meditation, or knitting to relax and relieve stress; these types of activities can be... - What Does Access to Voting Mean?
by: Joe Zesski Program Manager, Northeast ADA In a recent September 25 webinar, Access to Voting, I discussed some of the laws protecting the right of people with disabilities to vote, such... - All the Buzz About Emotional Support Animals
When I provide technical assistance to our various stakeholders that call into the Northeast ADA Center, a recurring topic is the use of service animals outlined in the American’s with Disabilit... - Making Sense of the Numbers
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... - Time to cool off! Is your swimming pool accessible?
With record heat hitting the country many Americans often seek the refuge of a swimming pool. Personal and public swimming pools can provide much needed relief, especially when 2016 has seen rec... - “Al Fresco” Dining and the ADA
The weather is finally starting to warm up here in the Northeast, and along with the warm weather comes the ability to spend time outside after months of being cooped up indoors. This time of year a... - Service Animals at Work in the Human Workplace
by Joe Zesski and Angela Winfield Is it mandatory to allow service animals in the workplace? This is a tricky question. And, like most tricky questions, the answer is it depends. Under the America... - Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council: Proposed State Plan 2017-2021 Goals
Dear Community Stakeholder: The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (VIDDC) is requesting public comments for the proposed 5-Year State Plan goals. The VIDDC is one of 56 federally... - Take me out to the ball game! Ticketing and accessible seating
This blog post answers common questions about watching live sports in a sports arena or similar venue. Who is eligible to purchase tickets for accessible seats? Individuals with disabilities who use... - Let Me In! What you should know about the Fair Housing Act and disability
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all types of housing transactions. The Act defines persons with a disability to mean those individuals with mental or phys... - I know I am required to have accessible parking spaces…but where do I put them???
Most people understand that that if they provide parking at their site/facility, they then have to provide accessible parking as well. Things get a little trickier sometimes when yo... - Some things to know about essential job function
From the EEOC publication: The ADA: Your responsibilities as an employer http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada17.html Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, wit... - Can I ask for reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?
Taken from the EEOC Enforcement Guidance:Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the American's with Disabilities Act The ADA specifically lists "reassignment to a vacant position" as a form... - El Centro de la ADA del Noreste Ofrece Asistencia Técnica en Español para Hispano Hablantes
¿Está buscando información acerca de sus derechos bajo la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades? Una manera fácil y sencilla es enviarnos u... - Disability and Employment Discrimination Laws in the US Virgin Islands
By: Archie Jennings Archie Jennings is the lead attorney for the Northeast ADA Center’s US Virgin Island affiliate, the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands. He was asked to write a... - Thinking about Electronic Document Accessibility
The internet has transformed everything from research to making restaurant reservations. But despite easing everyday tasks for many people, the Internet adds a new level of complexity for accessibilit...
Webinars
- Introduction to the Service Animal Toolkit
July 27, 2022
Do customers bring dogs into your business claiming they are service animals, emotional support animals, comfort dogs, or therapy dogs? Join Chris Sweet, technical assistant for the Northeast ADA Cent... - 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... - ADA 101.1 Defining Disability
March 26, 2021
This presentation builds on the introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) given in the webinar ADA 101. Intended for those new to the ADA or for those wanting a refresher, this webinar... - 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.... - Access to Voting
September 25, 2019
Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities should have equal access and an equal opportunity to exercise this right. Join the Northeas...
Webinars
- Introduction to the Service Animal Toolkit
07/27/2022- Do customers bring dogs into your business claiming they are service animals, emotional support animals, comfort dogs, or therapy dogs? Join Chris Sweet, technical assistant for the Northeast ADA Cent... - ADA 101.2 Overview of Title I and Employment
04/26/2021- 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... - ADA 101.1 Defining Disability
03/26/2021- This presentation builds on the introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) given in the webinar ADA 101. Intended for those new to the ADA or for those wanting a refresher, this webinar... - Northeast ADA Center Year in Review 2020
01/28/2021- 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.... - Access to Voting
09/25/2019- Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities should have equal access and an equal opportunity to exercise this right. Join the Northeas... - Service Animal Scenarios
03/27/2019- Chris Sweet, Northeast ADA Technical Assistance and Outreach Specialist, will present Service Animal Scenarios. Service animals often appear in popular media as a topic of contention as airlines, sto... - ADA Shopping Season
11/14/2018- Shopping Season is Upon Us! Best Practices for Serving Customers with Disabilities Join us to review both ADA requirements, and best practices, for retail establishments that help to en... - Accommodations for Healthcare in the Workplace
09/26/2018- When people think of accommodations in a health care environment, they often think of patients and visitors. However, health care professionals also have disabilities and may require a reasonabl... - Small Employer Webinar
07/25/2018- How much do small businesses know about disability, the ADA, and their responsibilities related to reasonable accommodation? In the Northeast ADA Center, we are conducting a study to better unde... - Access for All: The ADA and Older People
03/21/2018- The ADA has done much to improve the quality of life for millions of people—including older people—with disabilities. This webinar will educate participants about how the ADA applies... - Is That a Service Animal: What Rights Apply Where
01/24/2018- The Northeast ADA Center is often asked about service animals. It can be confusing for individuals with disabilities, businesses, transit providers, and landlords to know what rights a person with a d... - Transitioning from High School to Post-Secondary Education
11/29/2017- Students moving from high school to college face new and different responsibilities. This is especially true for a student with a disability as their educational rights shift from IDEA to Section 504... - Reasonable Accommodation: A Focus on Small Employers
08/11/2017- Reasonable accommodation is a cornerstone of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation allows people to approach the same work, in a way that works for them;... - Accessible Beach Access Routes
06/28/2017- It’s that time of year that many of us take advantage of the summer weather and “head to the shore” for some R&R. This webinar will review the scoping and technical require... - Online Course Accessibility in the Postsecondary Environment: The Reason and the Design
12/06/2016- This webinar will explore the requirement for college and university online courses to be accessible. It will review the relevant laws and explain their relationship to a postsecondary institution's o... - State of the Community Virtual Conference: How the ADA Trainer/Leadership Network is Changing Local Communities
09/21/2016- Since 2007, the Northeast ADA Center and its ADA National Network partners have trained hundreds of disability professionals, advocates, and others to present a carefully designed curriculum to... - The ADA & Aging Americans
08/10/2016- 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... - How Can We Help? The Impact of Technical Assistance
07/13/2016- The Northeast ADA Center’s technical assistance team provides one-on-one, on-demand ADA guidance to any stakeholder in its region, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Vi... - Employer Panel: Disability Inclusiveness Practices and the Just-in-Time Program
06/22/2016- During this interactive webinar, employers across a variety of sectors will discuss disability inclusiveness practices in their organizations and their implementation of the Just-in-Time approach.&nbs... - Reaching Employers about Disability Inclusiveness: The Just-in-Time Program
06/08/2016- 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... - Trends in Web Accessibility
02/10/2016- Much of work, play and community interaction happens online or via mobile apps. The web connects businesses, government and individuals with and without disabilities in numerous ways. How the ADA appl... - Overview of the Proposed Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
12/09/2015- This webinar will review the proposed accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical settings by health care providers for diagnostic purposes, including: exa... - Air Travel for Individuals with Disabilities: Intersection of the Air Carriers Access Act and the ADA
11/18/2015- A recent study by the Open Doors Organization revealed that in the past two years, more than 26 million adults with disabilities traveled for business or pleasure. While legislation such as the Air Ca... - Issues, Impacts and Implications of an Aging Workforce
10/14/2015- The aging population is growing and the number of older adults in the workforce is rising, which presents multiple challenges to organizations. Age discrimination and the increased prevalence of disab... - Scenario Clinic: ADA And Higher Education
08/26/2015- The Northeast ADA Center receives calls and emails from university faculty, students, offices for students with disabilities services, and administrators. This webinar will highlight some of the most... - The ADA and Higher Education: What you need to know
08/12/2015- With the college semester having just commenced or beginning soon, it Is a good time to review the rights and obligations of students with disabilities and universities. Students with disabiliti... - 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Where we have been and where do we still need to go in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands!
07/22/2015- July 26th marks the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar will engage with William Sanchez, Director of Puerto Rico’s EEOC office, and Noah Sacks, Assistant US Att... - 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Where we have been and where we still need to go in New York and New Jersey!
07/08/2015- July 26th marks the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar discussion will engage with Joe Amoroso, Director of New Jersey’s Division of Disability Services and Ji... - Access to Sports Facilities
06/24/2015- This webinar will provide an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards requirements for access to Sports Facilities. Topics covered will include Areas of indoor and outdoor sports activity, including c... - Access to Community Recreation Areas
06/10/2015- This webinar will provide an overview of the recreation areas required to be accessible under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including: amusement rides, boating facilities, fishin... - The state of Employment for People with Disabilities: Opportunities and Challenges with Social Media and Employment
05/27/2015- It is more and more common that employers recruit, screen, and conduct much of the hiring process online. While this has given employers new ways of finding workers, it has presented challenges for em... - Building & Universal Design Q & A
04/22/2015- The Northeast ADA Center staff will answer the ADA and Universal Design building accessibility questions received from stakeholders and also address the most common questions related to building... - Universal design: What does it really mean?
04/08/2015- This webinar will review the major principles of Universal Design and will also discuss how Universal Design concepts differ from the requirements for physical accessibility that are found in th... - Community accessibility Q & A
03/25/2015- As follow-up to our Webinar on The Rights of People with Disabilities as Community Members, please join us for the webinar on Community Accessibility Q&A. This session will feature guest spe... - The Rights of People with Disabilities as Community Members
03/11/2015- The ADA and other disability laws exist to promote the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community life. This session will feature guest speakers who will discuss... - Regional issues in Transportation: Panel Discussion
02/25/2015- This webinar will highlight recent case law and advancements in accessibility surrounding transportation (i.e. the New York City Accessible Taxi Settlement) and review regional transportation is... - The ADA and accessible transportation (Title II and Title III)
02/11/2015- This webinar will provide an overview of how the ADA applies to transportation for both Title II and Title III entities. We will review the ADA Standards issued by the U.S. Department of Transpo... - Exams and Testing
01/28/2015- The web has opened up new avenues for people with disabilities to participate in education, business, and government. . Many private and public institutions conduct much of their business on the... - Web Accessibility Regulations: Title II
01/14/2015- State and local governments have long had a requirement to ensure effective communication. People are familiar with providing sign language interpreters or alternate materials, but often don&rsq... - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Back to Basics
12/10/2014- Even though it's been nearly 25 years since the passing of the ADA, many of us are still often unsure or unclear about what the ADA covers, and who and what it applies to. This webinar will feature th... - Section 503, the ADA Amendments Act, and Disability Service Providers: Scenario Clinic
10/22/2014- Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (... - Section 503, the ADA Amendments Act, and Disability Service Providers: Your role in supporting employers and people with disabilities
10/08/2014- Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (RA) Se... - Housing Issues for People with Disabilities: The ADA and other laws
09/19/2014- Housing is essential to human survival. This commodity affords the physiological and emotional reassurance needed for citizens to engage in meaningful activities in society (Maslow, 1943). When you th... - School’s Out, Now What? Inclusive Extra-Curricular Activities
09/10/2014- The Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the ADA require that public schools provide program access for students with disabilities. These requirements extend to extra-curricular events offered by... - The State of Disability Law, Policy and Practice in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
08/13/2014- People with disabilities in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are covered by US Federal law covering the rights of people with disabilities in employment, community participation, commerce and other... - Accessible Event Planning: Legal, Human and Practical issues
07/18/2014- Whether you are hosting a small, indoor meeting for a group of employees or a large outdoor event open to the entire public, it is important to plan and create an experience that allows everyone... - Twenty-four years of the ADA: Progress, Pitfalls and Possibilities
07/09/2014- The ADA was passed 24 years ago amidst a great hope that this bold new legislation would remove barriers to equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities across several life spheres.... - ADA In Higher Education: What students and administrators need to know
06/11/2014- In the postsecondary education setting, students with disabilities, faculty, and administration have rights and responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. For stud... - Let's Talk about Effective Communication
02/12/2014- Communicating with most people with disabilities is no different from communicating with anyone else. However, people who have hearing, vision, speech-related, or other types of disabilities may use a... - Accommodations on the Job Scenario Clinic
12/11/2013- Since 1990, when the ADA was passed, employers have been required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with covered disabilities. Though many employers understand the basics... - What’s Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 1
11/15/2013- Part 1 of the series will provide an in-depth review of the Department of Justice’s Title III ADA Regulations and highlight the Barrier Removal Standard. Differences between New Construction and... - Veterans and Service Animals
11/12/2013- This 1.5 hour webinar will focus on the use of service animals by veterans, primarily in ADA Title II (State & Local Government) and Title III (Places of Public Accommodation) settings. The webina... - Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities in Law Enforcement
10/30/2013- Law enforcement officials, such as police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement personnel play an important role within our communities in ensuring and maintaining the safety of all... - ADA Basics: What DSP's Need to Know about the Employment Provisions of the ADA
10/09/2013- Disability Service Professionals (DSPs) play an important role in the employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities. This webinar will review Title I of the ADA as it relates to the work... - Intersections and Crossroads: ADA and territorial laws and policies in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
09/26/2013- This session will review the following topics: Quick overview of ADA Does ADA apply to US territories? Territorial disability law in Puerto Rico Recent case law—Puerto Rico Territorial di... - Accessibility Update: Difficult 2010 ADA Standards Technical Requirements
09/19/2013- On September 19 from 2 PM – 3:30 PM, The Northeast ADA Center is teaming up with United Spinal Association’s Accessibility Services program to host a free Americans with Disabilities Act (... - Worksite Wellness, Leisure and Disability
06/27/2013- This session will review the following topics: • Overview of leisure and disability coping • The ADA and Worksite Wellness Programming • Summary of Cornell/SUNY-Cortland Worksite Wellne... - Accessibility Update: Hotels and Resorts
06/20/2013- Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for Places of Transient Lodging (i.e. What types of occupancies are required to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Places... - Accessibility Update: Play Areas
06/07/2013- Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for play areas (i.e. when are play areas required to be accessible?) -Participants will learn about the ADA’s Program Ac... - New Regulations: Service Animals
05/30/2013- This session will review the following topics: • Revised definition of service animals under the ADA • Service animal inquiries under the ADA • Differences between the ADA and other law... - Accessibility Update: Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spas
05/03/2013- Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for pools and spas (i.e. when are pools and spas required to be accessible?) -Participants will learn about the ADA’s Pr... - Issues in Web Site Accessibility for Employers featuring WebAIM
04/26/2013- This session will review the following topics: • Web accessibility basics (overview of guidelines and laws, principles of accessibility, evaluation tools) • Business case for web accessibili... - Program Access in the Information Age featuring WebAIM
03/22/2013- This session will review the following topics: • Web accessibility basics (overview of guidelines and laws, principles of accessibility, evaluation tools) • Business Case for Web Accessibili... - Employment for People with Disabilities in 2013: Hot-Button Issues
02/28/2013- This session will review the following topics: • What are the issues? Why did they emerge now? • Leave as an accommodation: What are best practices? How much leave has to be granted? Does the AD... - The 2010 Revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines for the Virgin Islands
03/30/2012- This live, instructor-led online program will provide an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements in the Virgin Islands Build... - The 2010 Revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Puerto Rico
03/23/2012- This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in th... - The 2010 Revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines for New Jersey
03/16/2012- This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in th... - The 2010 Revised ADA Accessibility Guidelines for New York
03/09/2012- This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in th... - About Hiring: Responding to Emerging Trends in Hiring Practices and the Labor Force Impacting Jobseekers with Disabilities
12/15/2011- Despite the passing of the ADA in 1990 and ADAAA in 2008, qualified jobseekers with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in getting permanent, viable jobs. While some of these barriers a... - Northeast ADA Center Webinar: Minding Your Business: Engaging People with Learning, Psychiatric, and Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace
12/08/2011- Better diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric, learning, and cognitive disabilities, coupled with the understanding that these disabilities are not character flaws, but brain disorders, have resulted... - Northeast ADA Center Webinar: Inclusive Talent Management: Organizational trends that make engaging people with disabilities a business imperative.
12/01/2011- During this workshop, we will explore connections between disability inclusiveness and organizational effectiveness or competitive advantage. How are current workplace, business and disability trends... - Reaching the Gatekeepers of Disability Inclusiveness in the Workplace: A Just-in-Time Approach for Mid-level Managers
09/15/2011- Managers and supervisors are the kingpins of any diversity or inclusion initiative in the workplace. They are the first-line gatekeepers of decisions about hiring, coaching, performance, promotions,... - Building Capacity from the Inside Out: Lessons Learned from the ADA Trainer Network
08/11/2011- Presented by: LaWanda Cook, Ph.D., DBTAC Northeast ADA Center The ADA Trainer Network was created by the Northeast ADA Center (DBTAC-NE) at the Employment and Disability Institute at Cornell Univer... - Beyond Yellow Ribbons: Workplace Disability Inclusiveness for Veterans with Disabilities
06/30/2011- Recently, there has been a surge of goodwill among employers to “do the right thing” in employing veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. While this goodwill is laudable, we must pose a questio... - Disability IS Diversity: Testing a New Approach to Reach Employers
05/05/2011- Despite two decades of ADA protections, the economic and employment life conditions of people with disabilities have not significantly changed. Though the reasons for this are complex and multi-facet... - Intersections & Crossroads: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the ADA
10/21/2010- The Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination arose from a legacy we can all be proud of. These two laws ensure that people with disabilities can access many areas... - Intersections & Crossroads; New York State Human Rights Law and the ADA
09/23/2010- Guest speaker John Herrion - New York State Division of Human Rights - Next Steps Webinar: Disability in Higher Education: Legal, Practical and Human Issues
03/25/2010- A Northeast ADA “Next Steps” Webinar March 25, 2010 1:00 – 2:30 EST Instructor: Wendy Strobel Gower, Northeast ADA Center. People with disabilities represent a significant portion of the appli... - There's Good News and Bad News: Current Hiring Trends and Techniques; Implications for Job Seekers with Disabilities
02/25/2010- Despite nearly two decades of the ADA, job-seekers with disabilities continue to face discrimination in the hiring process. This webinar will discuss ten current workplace and organizational trends t... - Women with Disabilities: Effects of Gender, Race, and Disability on Employment
01/27/2010- Title: Women with Disabilities: Effects of Gender, Race and Disability on Employment Topic overview: Women in the United States have struggled to be treated fairly and as equal to men since Amer...
News
- 28th Anniversary of the ADA!
July 18, 2018
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This legislation established a comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discr... - Celebrate the ADA
July 17, 2019
Throughout the year, celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Anniversary (July 26) in your workplaces, schools and communities. While much progress has been made, much remains... - When Alcohol Is Involved, the ADA Distinguishes Between ‘Having a Disability' and ‘Disability-related Misconduct'
October 16, 2019
Being under the influence of alcohol at work does not equal a disability, ever. Alcoholism is an ADA-protected disability. Yet the ADA does not require that employers accommodate alcoholics by permitt... - Survey Opportunity
August 15, 2018
Did you know that small businesses (with fewer than 500 employees) constitute more than 98% of New York and New Jersey businesses, and account for over 50% of the private workforce within region 2: Ne... - Updates
April 15, 2020
The Northeast ADA Center team hopes that this newsletter finds you well. The new coronavirus (COVID-19) is hitting the disability community especially hard. Not only are people concerned for their hea...
News
- 28th Anniversary of the ADA!
07/18/2018- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This legislation established a comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discr... - Celebrate the ADA
07/17/2019- Throughout the year, celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Anniversary (July 26) in your workplaces, schools and communities. While much progress has been made, much remains... - When Alcohol Is Involved, the ADA Distinguishes Between ‘Having a Disability' and ‘Disability-related Misconduct'
10/16/2019- Being under the influence of alcohol at work does not equal a disability, ever. Alcoholism is an ADA-protected disability. Yet the ADA does not require that employers accommodate alcoholics by permitt... - Survey Opportunity
08/15/2018- Did you know that small businesses (with fewer than 500 employees) constitute more than 98% of New York and New Jersey businesses, and account for over 50% of the private workforce within region 2: Ne... - Updates
04/15/2020- The Northeast ADA Center team hopes that this newsletter finds you well. The new coronavirus (COVID-19) is hitting the disability community especially hard. Not only are people concerned for their hea... - 2018 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference
09/19/2018- The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) presents the Fall ADA Coordinator Conference October, 1st and 2nd, 2018 in Salt Lake City Utah. This 2-day event will be held at the Salt Lak... - Free Webinar - Implementing the ADA in a Health Care Setting
03/19/2020- Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM ESTPresenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager, Northeast ADA CenterSally Heron, Ithaca Center Manager, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York People wi... - Mid-Atlantic ADA Update - the 26th Annual Conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act
10/16/2019- The Mid-Atlantic ADA Update, the 26th annual conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act will be held this November in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2019 conference will provide a wide range o... - 2019 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference - Charlotte, NC
09/18/2019- Monday, October 14th, 2019 to Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027 This two-day training offers over 20 b... - Check out the Northeast ADA Center's New Infographics!
04/17/2019- Did you know that the Northeast ADA Center makes infographics with easy to understand facts, statistics, and tips about disability and the ADA? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for our wee... - Number of ADA Title III Lawsuits Filed in 2018 Tops 10,000
02/21/2019- The number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal court in 2018 hit a record high of 10,163 - up 34% from 2017 when the number was a mere 7,663. This is by far the highest number of annual filings... - Free Webinar-The Americans with Disabilities Act: Substance Use Disorder and Barriers to Treatment and Recovery
05/20/2020- Wednesday, May 27th, 20203:00 PM EDT - 4:30 PM EDT There are thousands of people in recovery from addiction unaware of their civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This present... - U.S. Access Board Releases Animation on Sales and Service Counters
08/15/2018- The U.S. Access Board has released an animation on accessible sales and service counters as part of its online guide to standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Archite... - Free Webinar for Small Employers
07/18/2018- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST. How much do small businesses know about disability, the ADA, and their responsibilities related to reasonable accommodation? Here at the Northeast... - Free Webinar for Small Employers
06/22/2018- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST. How much do small businesses know about disability, the ADA, and their responsibilities related to reasonable accommodation? In the Northeast ADA C... - The Addams Tavern in NJ Reaches Agreement under the ADA
05/16/2018- The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement agreement with the Harvest Restaurant Group (HRG) after responding to a complaint that the Addams Tavern was... - Northeast ADA Center Contributes to Training for NYC Disability Service Facilitators
10/18/2017- The Northeast ADA Center was happy to participate in a 2 day training program in September, 2017, administered through the ADA National Network, the NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MO... - ADA Anniversary Toolkit
07/19/2017- Throughout the year, celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Anniversary (July 26) in your workplaces, schools and communities. While much progress has been made, much remains... - Did you know you can follow the Northeast ADA Center on social media?
05/18/2017- Did you know you can follow the Northeast ADA Center on social media? You can follow us on Facebook by going to https://www.facebook.com/Northeast-ADA-Center-394193790770343/ On... - The Interplay between the ADA and the FMLA-Free Webinar
05/18/2017- Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Employee leave is one of the most complex and common situations that businesses encounter. This session will compare and contrast the ADA and Fami... - The Northeast ADA Center is on Social Media
03/16/2017- Did you know you can follow the Northeast ADA Center on social Media? You can follow us on Facebook by going tohttps://www.facebook.com/Northeast-ADA-Center-394193790770343/ On T... - Animation on Signs Now Available from the U.S. Access Board
02/15/2017- A new animation on accessible signage is now available from the U.S. Access Board as part of its online guide to standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Arch... - Northeast ADA Center Holiday Closing
03/15/2023- Season's Greetings from the Northeast ADA Center! Please note that our Cornell offices will be closed from 3:00pm ET Friday, December 23, 2016 until 8:30am ET Tuesday, January 3, 2017. ... - Free Webinar - ADA National Network Learning Session: COVID-19, Health Care, and the ADA
04/15/2020- Thursday, April 23rd, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT Given the unprecedented demands posed by the COVID-19 pandemic for the provision of health care, it is critical for health care providers to under... - Free Webinar - Implementing the ADA in a Health Care Setting
02/19/2020- Wednesday March 25, 2020 12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET.Presenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager, Northeast ADA CenterSally Heron, Ithaca Center Manager, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York People with dis... - ADA Year in Review Webinar
01/15/2020- Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM Join the technical assistance team of the Northeast ADA Center as they review the year 2019. They will share what has been happening at the North... - The Ocean County and Union County New Jersey Boards of Elections Enter into Memorandum of Agreements with the United States Department of Justice Regarding Accessibility Compliance Review of Polling Place Locations
10/16/2019- In 2015, the United States Department of Justice, through the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey ("Department"), initiated a compliance review of the Ocean County Board under Title... - University of Montana Research on ADA Has National Implications
01/16/2019- A research center at the University of Montana is brokering answers to contemporary questions about the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The UM Rural Institute for Inclusive Communiti... - Navigating the Interactive Process: Best Practices for Complying with the ADA
11/15/2017- Four recent lawsuits filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") against health care employers underscore the federal agency's intent to continue to ensure that employers are complyi... - New Ruling Requires Websites to Make ADA Accommodations
08/16/2017- In June, a federal judge in Florida passed down an important Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility decision, finding that Winn-Dixie was liable under the ADA because its website... - U.S. Access Board Free Webinar: Differences Between the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards
03/20/2019- April 4th 2019, from 2:30pm EST to 4:00pm EST This webinar will review differences between accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and those of the Architectural Barri... - Hamden Connecticut Restaurant Settles ADA Complaint
07/18/2018- U.S. State Attorney for Connecticut, John H. Durham, announced June 28th that his office has reached settlement agreements with Ibiza Restaurant and Mangos, LLC in Hamden, to resolve allegations that... - Are The Nation's Schools Following the ADA?
05/16/2018- Members of Congress are asking for a federal investigation into whether schools across the country are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Citing a 2015 report from the US Attorney... - Ask the Department of Justice (DOJ): Open Question and Answer Session
05/16/2018- Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTDo you have a burning question regarding the non-discrimination in programs and services provisions of the ADA? Is there a policy or procedural issue... - Withdrawn Technical Assistance and Guidance Documents
01/17/2018- As part of the ongoing government-wide effort to reduce regulatory burdens and improve the quality of guidance documents offered to the public, the Department has been reviewing its catalogue of techn... - Supreme Court Denies Review of Rules That Vending Machines Are Not Places of Public Accommodation
10/18/2017- The Supreme Court declined to review a Fifth Circuit decision stating that a public accommodation covered by Title III of the ADA has to be a physical place and vending machines are not sales establis... - Free Webinar! U.S. Access Board Webinar: Harmonization between the ADA Standards and the IBC/ANSI A117.1
10/18/2017- November 2nd, 20172:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board's monthly series will review differences between the ADA Standards and counterpart provisions in the International Bui... - Avoiding ADA Pitfalls: Navigating Employee Mental Illness
01/18/2017- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) treats mental illness the same as physical disabilities for purposes of coverage. However, dealing with an employee's mental health condition can be particula... - Free Webinar: Small Business at Work: A toolkit to help small businesses leverage the talents of people with disabilities
05/20/2020- Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM It's been said many times: small businesses are the backbone of America. They contribute well over half the money and jobs that fuel our economy. The... - Justice Department Settles with Child Care Providers to Protect the Rights of Children with Diabetes
02/19/2020- The Justice Department entered into two settlement agreements today to resolve allegations that two childcare providers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to reasonably modi... - U.S. Access Board Webinar: Using the ADA and ABA Standards: Chapter 1
12/18/2019- Starting in the new year, the U.S. Access Board will devote its monthly webinar series to a chapter-by-chapter review of the ADA Standards. These standards govern the construction and alteration of a... - EEOC Helps Veterans Understand Their Employment Rights Under ADA
11/20/2019- Veterans Day - a federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces - is an appropriate time for veterans who have returned t... - DOJ Considers Opioid Use Disorder an ADA Covered Disability and Pursues Claims Against a Provider for Refusing Medical Services to Opioid Users
06/21/2019- The U.S. Department of Justice reached a January 31, 2019 settlement of an Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") Title III complaint against health care provider Selma Medical Associates relating to... - Free Audio Conference Series- Ask the EEOC: Open Question and Answer
03/20/2019- Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Do you have questions regarding the employment provisions of the ADA? Is there an accommodation issue that you are confused about? Do you have ques... - Free Webinar - The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Sites: What is Required
02/21/2019- Tuesday, March 19th, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Many businesses and public entities use their web sites to provide information about programs and services, offer registration, enable visitors to p... - Toms River, NJ Seeks Members for ADA Committee
01/17/2018- The committee that advises Toms River, NJ officials on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is seeking new members for 2018. The ADA committee is generally responsible for advising and... - Retail Websites Are 'Public Accommodations' Subject to ADA, Judge Rules
09/20/2017- As courts remain divided over whether or not websites should be held to the same standard under the Americans with Disabilities Act as brick-and-mortar locations, companies across the country continue... - New ADA-Accessible Trail Showcases Cedar Breaks Splendor
08/16/2017- It's not often that we see new trails in our national parks, but Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah recently opened the mile-long Sunset Trail. Designed to be ADA-ABA accessible, the Sunset Trail... - ADA Coordinators: Roles and Responsibilities-Free Webinar
01/18/2017- Thursday January 26th 20172:00pm EST - 3:30pm EST An effective ADA Coordinator is critical to successful ADA implementation. However, the role and responsibilities of the ADA Coordinator are oft... - Grand Hyatt Violated the ADA by Denying Front Desk Agent a Chair EEOC Says
09/19/2018- According to the EEOC the Grand Hyatt New York violated Title I of the ADA when it refused to accommodate an employee with a chronic back impairment. The EEOC said that prolonged standing aggravated t... - Justice Department Reaches Agreement with the Philadelphia Police Department to Ensure Effective Communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
08/15/2018- On August 3, 2018, the Justice Department reached a settlement agreement with the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) to resolve allegations that it violated Title II of the Americans with Disabiliti... - Additional Resources:
08/15/2018- Effective Communication fact sheet from the Department of Justicehttps://www.ada.gov/effective-comm.htm To learn more about Effective Communication for students with disabilities in public school set... - Hammonton NJ Youth Gymnastics Program Settles ADA Complaint
05/16/2018- An investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office determined that the Hammonton youth gymnastics program was in violation of Title III of the ADA. The law requires businesses that serve the public, inclu... - 2018 National ADA Symposium
04/18/2018- June 17-20, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA Wyndham Grand HotelThe National ADA Symposium is an annual conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act. This four day event is made up of pre-conference session o... - Northeast ADA Center to present at the American Society for Aging Conference
03/21/2018- "Know Your Rights! Older People and the ADA" at the American Society for Aging's Annual Conference in San Francisco on Monday, 3/26/18. As many older people are unaware of their rights under the ADA,... - Court Limits ADA's ‘Regarded As' Protections to Current Disabilities
03/21/2018- The Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) "regarded as" protections do not extend to cases where an employee is presently healthy but has the potential to become disabled in the future, a Florida fe... - Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Denver to Improve Accessibility
01/17/2018- The Department of Justice announced on January 8, 2018 that it has reached an agreement with Denver, Colorado, to improve access to civic life for people with disabilities. The agreement was reached u... - Justice Department Scraps ADA Guidance
01/17/2018- Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he is rescinding more than two dozen guidance documents including several clarifying the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Guidance documents are... - Service Animals and the ADA: Exploring Common Issues and Scenarios-Free Webinar!
11/15/2017- Tuesday, November 21st, 20172:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM ESTWhile more than 27 years have passed since the implementation of the ADA, there are areas which continue to raise questions and cause confusion. On... - City Closes Dog Park for ADA Violation
06/21/2017- The city of Piqua Ohio announced on its website that Hollow Park will no longer be used as a dog park, as the U.S. Justice Department has determined that it is not in compliance with the Americans wit... - A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Providers: Are You Actually Providing Effective Communication Under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act?
06/21/2017- The Eleventh Circuit, in Silva v. Baptist Health South Florida, Inc., recently addressed a healthcare provider's obligation to provide effective communication, through appropriate auxiliary... - Housing Accessibility under the Americans with Disability Act and the Fair Housing Act-Free Webinar
05/18/2017- Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET This 90 minute session will provide an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards and Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines. It will include a brief discu... - Employee Can Proceed On ADA Claim That He Was Discriminated Against On Account Of Severe Obesity
02/15/2017- Mark Richardson worked for the Chicago Transit Authority as a Bus Operator from 1999 to 2012. He took an extended medical leave from work and attempted to return to his job in September 2010.&nb... - Department of Justice Issues Final Rule on Movie Captioning and Audio Description
On November 21, 2016, Attorney General Loretta Lynch signed a Final Rule revising the Justice Department's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III regulation to further clarify a public accomm... - Free Audio Conference-Employment First and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
01/15/2020- 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... - Northeast ADA Center Closing During Holidays
12/18/2019- Season's Greetings from the Northeast ADA Center! Please note that our Cornell offices will be closed from 4:30pm ET Monday December 23, 2019 until 8:30am ET Tuesday, January 2, 2020. The Cornell base... - Free Webinar - The Northeast ADA Year in Review 2019
12/18/2019- Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EasternPresenters: Joe Zesski, Program ManagerChris Sweet, Technical Assistant and Outreach Specialist Join the technical assistance team of the Nor... - Free Audio Session-Employment First and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
12/18/2019- 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... - Football Player Sues the New York Jets for ADA Violation
11/20/2019- The Jets' strong safety, Rontez Miles, filed a lawsuit in New Jersey state court against the NFL alleging that his rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ LAD) and the Americans wit... - Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America and the City of Hudson NY
11/20/2019- Based on a complaint from three individuals, alleging, among other things, that the City of Hudson's sidewalks are inaccessible, and, that there is no accessible entrance to City Hall, Promenade Hill... - As the Holidays Approach, the Latest Wave of ADA Cases Challenge the Absence of Braille Gift Cards (National Law Review)
11/20/2019- On Thursday, October 24, we learned that a new wave of lawsuits began to flood the dockets of the New York federal courts. These lawsuits are styled as putative class actions on behalf of individuals... - Free Broadcast-ADA Live! Do You Want a Job or a Career? Reflections on National Disability Employer Awareness Month (NDEAM)
09/18/2019- Wednesday, October 2nd, 20191:00 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the theme for 2019 is "The Right Talent, Right Now." The U.S. Department o... - Obesity Alone Is Not a Disability
07/17/2019- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that extreme obesity, without evidence of an underlying physiological condition, does not meet the definition of a physical impairment and theref... - Free Webinar - Effective Communication: What Does That Mean?
06/21/2019- Tuesday June 25th, 2019 2:00pm EDT to 3:30pm EDT What does it mean to communicate effectively with someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind? This session will begin with a brief review of t... - Free Webinar - Small Employers and the ADA: Challenges and Solutions
05/15/2019- May 29, 2019. Noon-1 p.m. ETPresenter: Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA The Northeast ADA Center conducted a study of small organizations with 500 or fewer employees in New York, New Je... - Free Webinar - Effective Communication in the Criminal Justice System: Lessons from Case Law
01/16/2019- Thursday, January 24th, 201912:30 PM EST - 1:15 PM EST This is the second of a three-part series, ADA Lessons from Case Law, where the presenter will examine recent court cases as they pertain to dif... - Owner of Betty Ford Center Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Americans with Disabilities Act
07/17/2019- The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation finalized a settlement agreement, agreeing to remove architectural barriers to access at the Betty Ford Center, a well-known drug and alcohol treatment facility in R... - Settlement Agreement between the United States of America, Bhupinder S. Mangat, M.D., and Seminole Neurology Associates, P.A
08/15/2018- This complaint involved the denial of interpreter services to a patient who is deaf, when the patient tried scheduling a medical appointment. The office receptionist asked whether the complainant need... - Free Webinar - Access for All: The ADA and Older People
02/22/2018- March 21, 2018 1:00 EST-2:00 ESTThe ADA has done much to improve the quality of life for millions of people—including older people— with disabilities. This webinar will educate participant... - New York Passes Law Against Service Animal Fraud, Joining Other States
01/17/2018- New York recently joined an increasing number of states that have passed laws aimed at curbing abuse of laws and regulations designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities can be accompanied by... - Free Webinar: ADA Basics for Museums
07/19/2017- Tuesday, July 25th, 201712:30 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT The ADA impacts the visitor experience from the moment they first land on your website, purchase a ticket and enter your building. Not sure how to b... - First Public Accommodations Website Accessibility Case Goes to Trial in Florida
06/21/2017- The first trial under the Americans with Disabilities Act about the accessibility of a public accommodations website took place in the southern district of Florida. U.S. District Judge Robert Sc... - Sign Language Translating Kiosks Increase Accessibility at Restaurants
04/19/2017- Self-order kiosks are becoming more and more commonplace at restaurants. A new wrinkle to this type of technology, from manufacturer Juke Slot, includes the ability to set the language on the de... - University of Connecticut Teaching Hospital Settles ADA-Breach Claim
01/18/2017- UConn's teaching hospital in Farmington has agreed to a federal settlement that improves the quality of services to its deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, authorities say. John Dempsey Hospital and Co... - Statement of the Department of Justice on Application of the Integration Mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead vs. L.C. to State and Local Governments' Employment Service Systems for Individuals with Disabilities
In Olmstead vs. L.C., the Supreme Court mandated integration as part of Title II of the ADA, in order to place people with disabilities in the most integrated setting. This means the se... - Free Webinar-ADA National Network Learning Session: Who Let the Dogs (and Miniature Horses) In? Service Animals in Health Care Facilities
05/20/2020- Thursday, May 28th, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT According to the Bureau of Global Public Affairs within the U.S. Department of State, approximately 500,000 service dogs assist people with disabili... - Free Webinar - Accessible Parking, What Does that Mean?
04/15/2020- Tuesday, April 21st, 20202:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Accessible parking continues to be an area of confusion for people with disabilities and businesses. How many spaces must be accessible? Where shoul... - Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA Reaches ADA Settlement Agreement
03/19/2020- Tufts Medical Center has committed to a number of renovations at many of its 16 buildings owned or leased by the hospital in an effort to resolve allegations that they were not accessible to people wi... - Free Webinar - ADA National Network Learning Session: Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment and Prescription Drug Container Labels
03/19/2020- Thursday, March 26th, 202011:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT The Access Board, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment. These sta... - U.S. Access Board Webinar: Scoping Requirements in the ADA and ABA Standards for Alterations and Additions - Chapter 2 (March 5)
02/19/2020- Determining what is required to be accessible when a facility is altered or expanded can be a challenge under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The nex... - Hunters Point Library Violates the ADA, New Federal Lawsuit Claims
12/18/2019- A class action lawsuit filed by a nonprofit group in federal court on Tuesday argues that the newly renovated Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library violates the Americans with Disabilities... - Walmart Changes Its Reassignment Policy to Settle ADA Suit
12/18/2019- Walmart has agreed to change its disability reassignment policy and pay $80,000 to a former worker with a disability to settle claims that it failed to accommodate her by reassigning her to a vacant p... - Generalizations, Speculation and Stereotypes about Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Justify Refusal to Accommodate Use of Service Animals under the ADA
10/16/2019- On August 30, 2019, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the US Virgin Islands, issued a precedential opinion in an important case interpreti... - SCOTUS Orders State, City Responses to Lawyer's Certiorari Petition in ADA Suit Over Courthouse Access
02/21/2019- The high court's directive to the state and city comes as part of an increasingly fierce legal battle being waged between disabled lawyer Caner Demirayak and government officials over what type of cha... - Airline's Provision of Alternative Accessible Website Triggers Hefty Fine Under the Air Carrier Access Act
01/16/2019- In response to the onslaught of website accessibility lawsuits against public accommodations covered by Title III of the ADA, some website accessibility consulting companies have been promoting soluti... - Court Dismisses ADA Suit Filed by Fired Employee Taking Opioids
03/21/2018- A federal district court has dismissed an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit filed by an employee who was terminated after his employer learned he was taking both prescription morphine and nonpre... - Opportunity to Participate in Research
10/18/2017- The Northeast ADA Center, which is located within Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, is seeking participants in a research study on implementation of reasonable accommodati... - Understanding the Word Disability in the ADA-Free Webinar!
04/19/2017- Wednesday April 26th 2017 1 pm EDT to 2 pm EDT. Presented by Joe Zesski Disability is a term that is used by people in many different ways. Often when they call the Northeast ADA Center,... - Northeast ADA Center Operating Hours Have Changed
02/15/2017- Please note that the Northeast ADA Center's technical assistance line hours of operation have changed to 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The Northeast ADA Center will still remain closed... - Northeast ADA Center Operating Hours to Change
01/18/2017- Please note that beginning on January 30th, 2017 the Northeast ADA Center's technical assistance line hours of operation will be changing to 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The Nort... - Village in NY Settles ADA Parking Lawsuit
08/21/2019- After a year in federal court, the Village of Garden City, NY has entered into a settlement agreement with resident Gerry Kelly that will require the Village to designate three on-street accessible pa... - Harris County TX, DOJ Reach Settlement Over Poll Access
05/15/2019- The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor Harris County elections, at county expense, for up to four years under the settlement of a federal lawsuit over inadequate access to polling places for vote... - CRST to Pay $47,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Over Service Animal Refusal
03/20/2019- In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged that CRST violated federal law when it failed to accommodate, refused to hire and then retaliated against a truck driver applicant, a Navy veteran, because he used a s... - National Council on Disability (NCD) Urges DOJ Action on Medical Equipment
09/19/2018- The NCD issued a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging the DOJ to resume regulatory action under the ADA to address access to medical diagnostic equipment, such as exam tables and chairs, we... - Effective Communication and the ADA
08/15/2018- The ADA requires that Title II entities (State and local governments) and Title III entities (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) communicate effectively with people who have... - Monterey Airbus Settles with U.S. Department of Justice over Disability Access.
03/21/2018- Following an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Monterey Airbus has agreed to up its game when it comes to serving riders with disabilities. The airport shuttle service violated Title III of... - Settlement Agreement Reached Between the United States of America and The Beachcomber Resort Motel Condominium Association
01/17/2018- This settlement agreement resulted from an individual complaint that portions of the Beachcomber Resort in New Jersey were not accessible to people with disabilities. The Department of Justice reviewe... - Dependable Health Services to Pay $38,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
01/17/2018- Dependable Health Services Inc., a health care staffing agency, will pay $38,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employ... - Northeast ADA Center Closed November 23rd and 24th
11/15/2017- The Northeast ADA Center and technical assistance services will be closed between 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 22nd and 8:30 AM on Monday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you in ad... - Settlement Reached in Federal Lawsuit against New Albany, Indiana
11/15/2017- A settlement has been reached in a federal case against the City of New Albany, Indiana for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after an officer's personal medical information was... - The Northeast ADA Center Website Has a New Look!
10/18/2017- Please come and visit us at http://www.northeastada.org/ and see our new look. With an expanded search feature you have some of the most popular ADA topics at your fingertips as well as acce... - Resources
09/20/2017- As the Northeast ADA Center typically receives technical assistance questions related to the rights of students with disabilities under the ADA and Section 504 this time of year, we are sharing severa... - The Northeast ADA Center is Updating our Website!
08/16/2017- The Northeast ADA Center's website is getting a new look and expanding the ability to easily access resources regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. To take a look at our Beta site under const... - Facebook Friends-Workplace Enemies-Free Webinar
08/16/2017- Tuesday, September 19th, 20172:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTCan I Google applicants or use information posted on Facebook? Within social media and employment law the risk of social media in the employment w... - Start Spreading the News - EDNY Denies Motion to Dismiss Website Accessibility Complaint
08/16/2017- While the ADA finished celebrating its 27th anniversary at the end of July, for plaintiffs looking to bring website accessibility complaints in New York the party is still ongoing. Following on the he... - Free Webinar! Beach Access Routes—Key Considerations for Public Entities
06/21/2017- June 28, 2017, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presented by Jennifer Perry It's that time of year that many of us take advantage of the summer weather and head to the shore for some R&R. This webinar will review... - Lack of Accessibility at Fitness Facilities
06/21/2017- According to a recent study published in the Disability Health Journal, individuals with physical and mobility disabilities have limited opportunities to participate in physical activity due to barrie... - Accessible Dining Surfaces and Bars-Free Webinar
05/18/2017- Thursday, June 1st, 2017 2:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT The ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards apply to a wide range of spaces in the public and private sectors and specify which elements and spaces mus... - Settlement Agreement between the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York and Camp Treetops under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A resident of Valley Stream, New York, filed a complaint with the United States, claiming that Camp Treetops refused to accept her daughter as a camper because of her daughter's disability. Camp Treet... - Free Webinar! ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards: Open Q & A
01/18/2017- January 5, 2017 2:30-4:00PM ET This is your chance to get answers to your "burning" questions about either the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standard or the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standar... - Convenience of the Employee Is Not Grounds for Accommodation Request
04/15/2020- In looking at a case where an employee wanted to work from home due to a shoulder injury, the Sixth Circuit upheld that employers have the right to establish a link between the barriers to performing... - In Queens Courts, Unequal Access to Justice Starts at the Stairs
03/19/2020- The wheelchair lift at the Queens Supreme Courthouse in Jamaica does not get used, but it is not broken. City and state officials cannot agree on whose responsibility it is to operate the lift on Sutp... - Free Webinar - Using the ADA and ABA Standards Series: Chapter 3, Building Blocks
03/19/2020- Thursday, April 2, 20202:30 PM Eastern Time ZoneSpeakers: Sarah Presley, Accessibility Specialist, Access Board and Juliet Shoultz, Transportation Engineer, Office of Technical and Information Service... - US Attorney Reaches Settlements In Restaurant-Access Complaint
01/15/2020- The US Attorney's Office for the State of Connecticut reached settlement agreements with the Market Place Kitchen & Bar of 32 Church Hill Road and with its landlord, Mesa Contractors, December 17,... - Northeast ADA Center Closed November 28th and 29th
11/20/2019- The Northeast ADA Center and technical assistance services will be closed between 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and 8:30 AM on Monday, December 2nd for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you in adv... - Reminder: U.S. Access Board to Conduct Webinar on Bathing Facilities Oct. 24
10/16/2019- In October, the U.S. Access Board will conduct a free webinar on accessible bathing facilities. This webinar is on October 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 (ET) that will explain and clarify requirements for bathi... - Free Webinar - Access to Voting
09/18/2019- September 25, 201912 PM EST - 1 PM ESTPresenter: Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities... - New Accessibility Specialists Join US Access Board Staff
09/18/2019- The Board has hired four new Accessibility Specialists to serve in its Office of Technical and Information Services: Randall Duchesneau III, Sarah Presley, Joshua Schorr, and Bobby Stinnette. They wil... - Free Webinar - Access to Voting
08/21/2019- September 25, 201912 PM EST-1 PM EST Presenter: Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities... - Free Webinar - Evaluating & Managing Accessibility in 3rd Party Web Content
08/21/2019- Thursday, September 19th, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT These days' web sites are rarely built entirely from HTML under your control. In this age of APIs, embedded widgets and iframes, it is all too... - Free Webinar Series (Part 3 of 8): The ADA, Employment and Disclosure
07/17/2019- Tuesday, July 23rd, 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 Empl... - Free Audio Session-Question and Answer Session: Accommodating Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Medical and Health Science Programs
05/15/2019- May 21, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT This is a follow-up to the January 15th, 2019 session titled "Accommodating Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Medical and Health Science Programs". There wa... - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: USA Parking Services to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
03/20/2019- USA Parking Services, Inc., a hospitality industry-focused valet and parking company, will pay $150,000 to settle the disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity... - Walmart Pharmacist with Palsy Wins $744K In ADA Trial
03/20/2019- A federal jury has ruled that retail giant Walmart Inc. wrongly fired a Washington State pharmacist whose medical conditions kept her from giving injections. The Olympian newspaper reports the Tacoma... - Buffalo Bank Settles EEOC Allegations it Put Workers with Disabilities on 'Involuntary Leave'
01/16/2019- A Buffalo NY bank has settled a lawsuit that alleges the corporation failed to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities by putting them on "involuntary leave" until they could... - The Judicial Branch Signs an Agreement with the University of PR to Benefit People with Disabilities' Access to Justice
01/16/2019- The Presiding Judge of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, the Hon. Maite D. Oronoz Rodriguez, has renewed an agreement for up to five years, together with the President of the University of Puerto Rico (U... - No Vaccine? No Job! Court Affirms Employer's Ability to Condition Employment Upon Vaccinations
01/16/2019- On December 7, 2018, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee who was terminated for refusing to take a rubella vaccine was not discriminated or retaliated against, under the Ame... - Veterans, Disability, and the Power of Literature Free Webinar Series - Part 3: Conversation with the Poets: Veterans and Disability
09/19/2018- Wednesday, September 26th, 20182:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTThroughout human history, there has been armed conflict. For as long as we have recorded that history, humankind has turned to literature as a w... - U.S. Access Board Issues Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
01/18/2017- The U.S. Access Board has issued new accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act. The standards provide design criteria for exa... - EEOC Issues New Guidance for Employers On Compliance With The Americans With Disabilities Act And The Rehabilitation Act During The COVID-19 Pandemic
04/15/2020- The guidance states that, while employers must continue to comply with the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act, those laws do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and sugge... - East Haddam CT Grocery Store to Allow Service Animals Under ADA Settlement
05/15/2019- The U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday it has reached an agreement with Grist Mill Market to resolve allegations that the store was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilitie... - Free Webinar-Accommodations for Health Care Workers
09/19/2018- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1pm-2pmWhen people think of accommodations in a health care environment, they often think of patients and visitors. However, healthcare professionals also have disabiliti... - Free Webinar - Accommodations for Health Care Workers
08/15/2018- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1-2:00 pmWhen people think of accommodations in a health care environment, they often think of patients and visitors. However, healthcare professionals also have disabili... - EEOC Settles with Pacific Bell for Allegedly Refusing an Employee who is Deaf, Requests for an Interpreter
08/15/2018- Pacific Bell has agreed to a $15,000 settlement after the EEOC alleged the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District... - Free Webinar - Open Q & A on the US Access Board's Activities
07/18/2018- Thursday, August 2nd, 20182:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT This is a regular session in the Board's webinar series providing an opportunity to ask questions on any topic related to the Board's activities. S... - Free Webinar - Transportation Facilities
06/22/2018- Thursday, July 12th, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT Accessibility standards for transportation facilities apply to the construction and alteration of transportation facilities covered by the Americans with... - A Note About Technical Assistance:
05/16/2018- The Northeast ADA will be conducting a staff retreat on Thursday May 31 and Friday June 1. During these two days, responses to technical assistance questions will be very limited. Please be patient an... - Why Is It Getting Harder To Find Accessible Parking In NJ?
04/18/2018- With the graying of America, there has been an increased need for accessible parking spaces, said Mary Ciccone, an attorney with the advocacy group Disability Rights New Jersey. The number of accessib... - Free Webinar - Recreation Snapshot Series
04/18/2018- Join us for three 30-minute sessions presented by US Access Board Accessibility Specialist, Bill Botten.Let’s Jump In: Swimming Pools and Spas Tuesday, April 24, 20182:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern Thi... - Free Webinar - Recreation Facilities: A Refresher
04/18/2018- Thursday, May 3, 2018, 2:30 - 4:00pm ET, Presenter: Bill BottenThis session will provide a refresher on the requirements common to both the ADA and ABA for recreation facilities. The presenter will pr... - Why Is It Getting Harder To Find Accessible Parking In NJ?
04/18/2018- With the graying of America, there has been an increased need for accessible parking spaces, said Mary Ciccone, an attorney with the advocacy group Disability Rights New Jersey. The number of accessib... - Cornell launches new disability awareness campaign
02/22/2018- Using campus wide postering and social media, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Team is launching a new campaign, #DiversityIncludesDisability, to build awareness of disability iss... - Free Webinar! "Is That a Service Animal: What Rights Apply Where?"
01/17/2018- January 24, 20181:00pm to 2:00pm One of the most popular topics that the Northeast ADA is asked about is service animals. It can be confusing for individuals with disabilities, businesses, transit pr... - College Websites Must Accommodate Students with Disabilities, Lawsuits Say
11/15/2017- Since January 2015, at least 751 lawsuits have been filed over the issue of inaccessible websites. The lawsuits filed against universities have come one after the other, against Fordham University, Ma... - Free Webinar! Kayaking, Rafting and Ziplining: Making Community Recreation and Adventure-Tourism Accessible to All
10/18/2017- Tuesday, November 14th, 201710:00 AM PST - 11:30 AM PSTThis session is a basic overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) nondiscrimination requirements for outdoor recreational providers a... - Overview of the Final Rule for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment- Free Webinar
09/20/2017- Thursday September 28th 2017 1pm to 2pm ESTPresented By: Jennifer Perry This webinar will review the accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical setti... - U.S. Access Board Consults Stakeholders on Reform Plan
09/20/2017- During its July meeting, the Board met with stakeholders to gather feedback on an agency reform plan for improving its operations and services. Attendees included representatives from the American Ins... - Accessible Hospitals and Medical Care Facilities: A Refresher-Free Webinar
09/20/2017- Thursday, October 05, 2017, 2:30pm - 4:00pm ESTThis session will provide a refresher on the requirements in the ADA and ABA Accessibility standard for Hospitals and Long-Term Care facilities. The pres... - Free Webinar! Overview of the Final Rule for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
08/16/2017- Thursday, September 28, 20171:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDTThis webinar will review the accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical settings by health care providers... - Regional International Sued by EEOC for Firing Employee Who Requested Leave for Surgery
08/16/2017- Regional International Corporation, a commercial truck and trailer dealership with locations in Western New York, unlawfully fired an employee after he requested leave for hip replacement surgery. Aft... - Open Q & A-Free Webinar
08/16/2017- Thursday, September 7th, 20172:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDTThis is a regular session in the Accessibility Online webinar series that provides an opportunity to ask questions on any topic related to the Acc... - Web Accessibility
08/16/2017- The internet is a source of entertainment, news, commerce, education and much more. However, many people with disabilities struggle to access this key resource. Web accessibility ensures that people w... - DOJ Disables Titles II and III Website Regulations
08/16/2017- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed its once-planned website accessibility regulations under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on an inactive list, putting to... - Information Access to Healthcare Medical Records-Free Webinar
07/19/2017- July 26th 2017 1:00 pm ET to 2:00pm ETPresented by Joe Zesski Whether a person is going to their general doctor for a checkup or being admitted to a hospital for a procedure, today the record of... - Sensient Pays $800,000 to Settle ADA Claim Because of Inflexible Leave/Accommodation Policy
07/19/2017- The EEOC announced on 6/30/17 that Sensient Natural Ingredients, a division of Sensient Technologies, has agreed to pay up to $800,000 and also provide other significant relief, to settle a charge of... - Happy 27th Anniversary ADA!
07/19/2017- On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public... - Battle-Tested People with Disabilities Fight for Rights
07/19/2017- July is widely celebrated as Disability Pride Month in the U.S. This year, the month marks the 27th anniversary of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. The ADA, a landmark... - City Agrees to Settlement of Housing Discrimination Suit with DOJ
06/21/2017- On May 26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the city of Jacksonville, Florida (city), agreed on a settlement over claims that the city violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American... - Free Webinar! Accessible Courthouses (A refresher)
06/21/2017- July 6, 2017, 2:30- 4:00 p.m. ET This session will provide a refresher on requirements in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards for courthouses and courtrooms. Presenters will review provisions in... - Horizon NJ Health to Pay Former Employee $80,000 After Alleged Wrongful Termination
05/18/2017- New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced April 10th that health insurer Horizon NJ Health will pay $80,000 to a former employee after allegations of wrongful termination. Horizo... - U.S. Access Board Issues Guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility
04/19/2017- The Access Board has released guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) to address questions that have arisen on the use of alternative symbols. Some cities and states have adopted a... - Free Webinar - Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans: Some Considerations
02/15/2017- Thursday, February 16th, 2017 2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST All public entities subject to Title II of the ADA must complete a self-evaluation, and those with 50 or more employees must also have a trans... - Princeton University reaches deal with U.S. Department of Justice on ADA compliance issues
01/18/2017- Princeton University students with mental health disabilities will have better access to seeking "reasonable" housing and other accommodations, according to a settlement agreement that Princeton's Nas... - Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans: Some Considerations-Free Webinar
01/18/2017- Thursday February 16th 20172:00pm EST - 3:30pm EST All public entities subject to Title II of the ADA must complete a self-evaluation, and those with 50 or more employees must also have a transi... - Northeast ADA Center Closed November 24th and 25th
The NEADA Center and technical assistance services will be closed between 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23rd and 8:30 AM on Monday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reope... - McDonald's to pay $56,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
The EEOC charged that McDonald's refused to interview a job applicant at its Belton, Mo., restaurant because of his deafness, resulting in McDonald's paying $56,500 to settle a discrimination suit. Th... - Jefferson County agrees with DOJ to improve access to polls for disabled voters
Jefferson County, Alabama has agreed to improve physical access at polling sites to accommodate voters who are blind or use wheelchairs. This settlement was reached under Title II of the ADA in order... - AccessibilityOnline Free Webinar Series: Transient Lodging Q & A
01/18/2017- December 1, 2016, 2:30 to 4:00pmPresented by the US Access Board and the ADA National Network The Access Board will partner with the American Hotel and Lodging Association to provide an overview of t... - Back to Business after COVID-19: Addressing Disability Accommodation Requests in New York
05/20/2020- Despite the lack of guidance from the EEOC, the New York City Commission on Human Rights contends that in many cases, a COVID-19 infection would meet the definition of a disability under the New York... - Warming Up To Employee Temperature Checks: Employer Guidance from the EEOC and NYC
05/20/2020- In response to COVID-19 concerns, the EEOC clarified that under the Americans with Disabilities Act; employers are allowed to take employees temperatures to determine whether they have a fever. If an... - ADA Does Not Require "Forgiveness or a Second Chance"
05/20/2020- In a case where a call center employee was terminated for violating the employer's conduct policy after a verbal meltdown with fellow employees, the employee disclosed she had PTSD and subsequently as... - BLI Northwest & Successor Harris Pacific Northwest to Pay $100,000 and Provide Other Relief to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
02/19/2020- According to the EEOC's suit, Angela Watson was dispatched by her union to work on a project for Diamond B Constructors in Anacortes, Wash. Watson is a pipefitter by trade and holds an additional cert... - Federal Government Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit over Preschool's Expulsion of a Child with a Disability
01/15/2020- A nationwide chain of day care centers has agreed to settle federal litigation accusing it of disability discrimination. Spring Education, formerly known as Nobel Learning Communities, agreed to adopt... - Massey Services Will Pay $63,000 to Settle EEOC Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
01/15/2020- Pest control and landscaping company Massey Services, Inc. will pay $63,000 and provide other significant relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor... - EEOC Scores $2.7M Disability Bias Deal for Sample Servers
12/18/2019- A company that provides retailers with food sample demonstrators agreed to pay nearly $2.7 million to resolve a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claiming it violated federal anti-d... - Free Webinar-Accessible Restaurants and Bars
11/20/2019- Thursday, December 5th, 20192:30 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST New trends in the design of restaurants and bars pose challenging questions on the best way to achieve access so that they are inclusive of every... - Free Webinar - Accessibility in the Laboratory
10/16/2019- Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM Eastern Access to STEM education and careers can be challenging for people with disabilities. Given the importance of creating a pipeline of qua... - Dallas Electric Utility to Pay $50K to Settle Federal Disability Discrimination Suit
10/16/2019- A Dallas-based electric utility company will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit, federal officials said. A consent decree in the U.S. Equal Employment... - Free Webinar Series (Part 4 of 8): Seeing Community and Building Connections with an Employment Lens
09/18/2019- 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... - Tamco Professional Coating Services to Pay $90,000 to Resolve EEOC Disability Lawsuit
08/21/2019- Tamco Professional Coating Services, Inc. (Tamco) has agreed to pay a foreperson $90,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced to... - Free Webinar! Outdoor Access Scenarios
07/17/2019- Wednesday, July 31, 201912:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern This one hour webinar will review key ADA regulations and design features related to outdoor recreation by providing case scenarios to explore topics s... - Department of Justice Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court Decision Protecting the Rights of Americans With Disabilities
07/17/2019- Twenty years ago, the Supreme Court issued the groundbreaking decision in Olmstead v. L.C., holding that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities in institutions is a form of unlawful discr... - Riders With a Disability Face Scarcity of Accessible Vehicles
06/21/2019- The question over whether or not ride-hail companies need to comply with the ADA arose after a resident of White Plains, New York, along with the advocacy group Westchester Disabled on the Move, filed... - Masterbuilt to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
04/17/2019- According to the EEOC's suit, Masterbuilt denied Joshua Moore's request for an accommodation in the form of leave for a short period to undergo treatment and counseling for stress caused by his Asperg... - U.S. Access Board Free Webinar: Accessible Sales and Service Counters
04/17/2019- May 2nd 2019, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm Eastern Counters can pose barriers to people with disabilities in accessing goods and services. This session will cover access to sales and services counters and r... - Free Webinar - Service Animal Scenarios
03/20/2019- Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM ESTPresenter: Chris Sweet, Northeast ADA Technical Assistance and Outreach Specialist Service animals have begun emerging in popular media as a topic... - Consumer Complaint Leads to Major Accessibility Improvement Plan at Winery
03/20/2019- A woman with a disability faced several "physical barriers" when attending a concert at a winery in Washington, and after a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the venue has ag... - Free Webinar - Service Animal Scenarios
02/21/2019- March 27th 2019 1:00pm EST to 2:00pm ESTPresenter: Chris Sweet, Northeast ADA Technical Assistance and Outreach Specialist Service animals have begun emerging in popular media as a topic of contentio... - Free Webinar - Accessible Entrances, Doors, and Gates
02/21/2019- Thursday, March 7th, 20192:30 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST Entrances, doors, and gates are key components of access along routes and to buildings, rooms, and spaces. This session will cover scoping and techn... - A Look into the Accessibility Problem Within the New York City Mass Transit System
07/18/2018- The MTA New York City Transit is one of the largest public transportation agencies in the world with 472 operating subway stations. According to MTA, the subway system has a daily ridership of an aver... - MTA and NYCTA Sued over Accessibility Issues at Bronx Subway Station
04/18/2018- The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman, has filed a lawsuit against the MTA and the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) because the agencies failed to ma... - DOJ Reaches Settlement with WeHo's Atlantis Events
03/21/2018- The U.S. Justice Department reached a settlement on 2/20/18 with Atlantis Events Inc., a cruise and resort vacation company with offices in West Hollywood, to ensure that customers who are deaf or har... - School Settles Claim it Didn't Evacuate Student with a Disability During Fire Alarm
09/20/2017- The Watchung Hills Regional High School District Board of Education in Warren, New Jersey, agreed to settle claims that staff failed to evacuate at least one student with a disability during an unplan... - City's Disability Pride Parade Marches Through Health Care Concerns
07/19/2017- July 9th, 2017 saw thousands take part in the third annual NY City Disability Pride Parade held in Manhattan. While participants said rights for people with disabilities have come a long way in the ne... - Edinburg Hospital to Settle Lawsuit Claiming Ineffective Communication for Deaf Patients
07/19/2017- After being sued by the US Attorney's Office from the southern district of Texas, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming the hospital failed to provide auxiliary aids... - Accessible Fitness Facilities and Exercise Equipment-Free Webinar!
04/19/2017- Thursday, May 4th, 2017 2:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT The 2010 ADA Accessibility Standard and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard include provisions for health club and fitne... - Wayne Farms to Pay $175,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit for Disability Discrimination
05/20/2020- In a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Wayne Farms, one of the nation's largest poultry producers, settled charges that the company capped the number of allowable absences r... - Disability Discrimination Complaint Filed Over COVID-19 Treatment Rationing Plan in Washington State
04/15/2020- Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL), Disability Rights Washington (DRW), and The Arc of the United States (The Arc) filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for C... - An Opportunity for NYS Residents! IRT Toolkit
02/19/2020- Seeking input from youth, educators, staff from community organizations, disability organizations & businesses about a new toolkit designed to improve employment outcomes for youth with disabiliti... - Where the Sidewalk Ends for New Yorkers with Disabilities
08/21/2019- Nearly three decades after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and a quarter-century after a class action lawsuit was filed by the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association against New York Ci... - Free Webinar-Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 3: Curbside Access
05/15/2019- May 28, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S...