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The ADA and Public Places
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to say about businesses that are open to the public. -
The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
If you are merely complying with the ADA to meet a legal requirement, you’re missing the true purpose—or spirit—of the ADA. -
The ADA and Title II Public Entities
The ADA ensures access by people with disabilities to buildings, facilities, programs, services, and activities offered by state and local governments. -
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. -
Public Places Overview
Title III of the ADA discusses public accommodations. This article gives an overview of ADA-related goals and rules for public accommodations, and it links to longer articles that provide more depth o...
Articles
- 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... - 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... - 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 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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...
Fact Sheets
- Places of Lodging (PDF)
- Service Animals (PDF)
Documents
Ask About the ADA
- I am the only HR person in a small business, how do I help our managers understand the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Small business is a critical driver in our economy and a very attractive option for those who are looking for work. The people seeking jobs include people with disabilities. However, because small bus... - Does my employer have to provide a facemask that meets my disability needs if they require face coverings on the job?
As of September 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have offered guidance on... - 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... - Is a service animal in training afforded the same rights as a fully trained service animal?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal in training is not recognized as a service animal and therefore would not be given the same rights to access places of public accommod... - Personal Assistants as a Reasonable Accommodation
Q: Is asking for a personal assistance service a reasonable accommodation in the workplace under the ADA? A: Under the ADA, private employers are not obligated to provide or pay for personal services...
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- I am the only HR person in a small business, how do I help our managers understand the Americans with Disabilities Act?
. - Does my employer have to provide a facemask that meets my disability needs if they require face coverings on the job?
Q. Does my employer have to provide a facemask that meets my disability needs if they require face coverings on the job? - What about COVID-19?
Q: What COVID-19 resources do you recommend? - Is a service animal in training afforded the same rights as a fully trained service animal?
. - Personal Assistants as a Reasonable Accommodation
Q: Is asking for a personal assistance service a reasonable accommodation in the workplace under the ADA? - What is the ADA?
. - 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... - Does the ADA apply to websites?
. - Are there any State or Federal agencies that proactively enforce the ADA?
. - 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? - 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?
. - Are service animals permitted in disaster shelters?
. - 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. - Can my service animal sit in a shopping cart or up on restaurant seating with me?
. - 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... - 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... - 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... - Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf?
Q: I am opening a new dental practice. Do I have to pay for an interpreter for every patient who is Deaf? - 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 - Does the ADA apply to grades K through 12?
. - Does the ADA apply to all apartments and condominiums?
. - 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? - Reasonable Modification of Polices
Q: I own a dental practice. A patient asked if my staff could fill out their paperwork for them because they have a cognitive disability. Our policy is that they complete this on their own. Do we have... - 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?
. - 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? - Can I bring my service animal into my polling site on Election Day?
. - 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? - 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 does Title III cover under the ADA?
. - Garbage Pick Up
Q: My town agreed to come onto my property to pick up the garbage, as I cannot do any heavy lifting. I asked if they could also pick up my bagged yard-waste but they refused and cited that it is again... - 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... - 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...
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Blog Posts
- 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... - Service Animals: Not as Confusing as It May Seem—New Service Animals Toolkit Clears Up Confusion
July 06, 2022
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... - Parents of Children with Disabilities and Summer Camp Planning: 3 Things to Know
May 19, 2020
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... - #Thanks to the ADA—NY
July 20, 2020
As we approach the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, many people are celebrating how far we have come, as well as reflecting on how far we still have to go. The Northeast ADA Center is part of the ADA Nati... - Explainer: Accessible Absentee Voting in NYS
May 10, 2022
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...
Blog Posts
- 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... - 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... - 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... - #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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - #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... - #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... - 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... - 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.... - 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...
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 101.1 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...
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 101.1 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...
News
- Free Webinar: Small Business at Work: A toolkit to help small businesses leverage the talents of people with disabilities
May 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... - Free Webinar - Service Animal Scenarios
March 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... - Service Animals and the ADA: Exploring Common Issues and Scenarios-Free Webinar!
November 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... - National Council on Disability Recommends Decoupling Eligibility for Cash and Health Benefits; Amending Small Business Act to Benefit Business Owners with Disabilities
November 15, 2017
The National Council on Disability (NCD) - a nonpartisan, independent federal agency comprised of presidential and congressional appointees - On October 26, 2017 released an advisory report to Congres... - Free Webinar - Service Animal Scenarios
February 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...
News
- 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... - 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... - 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... - National Council on Disability Recommends Decoupling Eligibility for Cash and Health Benefits; Amending Small Business Act to Benefit Business Owners with Disabilities
11/15/2017- The National Council on Disability (NCD) - a nonpartisan, independent federal agency comprised of presidential and congressional appointees - On October 26, 2017 released an advisory report to Congres... - 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... - More Businesses are Opening up to People with Disabilities
09/20/2017- More than a decade ago, when Jenny Lay-Flurrie was looking for a job, she told an interviewer at Microsoft that she had some trouble hearing. "I didn't tell them I was profoundly deaf," Lay-Flurrie te... - Formulation/Development of New York's 3-Year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) 2020-2022
07/18/2018- Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, provides the authority for the New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC) and the network of Federally-Funded Centers for Indepen... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Microsoft Launches $25M Program to Use Artificial Intelligence for Disabilities
05/16/2018- CEO Satya Nadella announced the new "AI for Accessibility" effort as he kicked off Microsoft's annual conference for software developers. It comes as Microsoft faces off with Amazon and Google to offe... - A Hidden Market: The Purchasing Power of People With Disabilities
05/16/2018- A New report by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), quantifies the purchasing power of working-age adults with disabilities. In the United States 1 in 5 adults, or 64 million people have a dis... - Community Care for Adults with Disabilities to Continue Through Fiscal 2021
04/19/2017- The federal government has given New Jersey the go-ahead to expand and reform work it has done over the past 45 years to provide community-based services to adults with serious disabilities to h... - Parents of Children with Autism Use Benefits to Continue to Work
04/19/2017- Penn State, University of Pennsylvania, and the RAND Corporation teamed up to research employment trends of parents with children with autism. The data came from the 2005-2006 and 2009-2010 National S... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Access Board ABA Case Results in Improved Access to Historic Federal Building
04/17/2019- The General Services Administration (GSA) has improved access to the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and United States Court House in Chattanooga, Tennessee in response to a complaint filed with the... - NJ Disability Pride Parade & Celebration
09/19/2018- The 8th annual New Jersey Disability Pride Parade & Celebration will take place on Friday, October 5th 2018 in Trenton, NJ. Hundreds of people and organizations representing a wide variety of disa... - 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... - 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... - US Department of Labor to Provide Immediate Grants and Assistance for Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts
10/18/2017- As with Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the US Department of Labor, in cooperation with the territories and local partners, is setting aside funding, making grants to assess workforce needs, and providing... - 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... - 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... - How Employers Can Make Businesses More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
Michael Ray, who has hearing loss, uses technology that allows him to hold a job that requires talking on the phone at VA Western New York Healthcare. He says other people have used simple accommodati... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Colorado Excavating to Pay $42,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
12/18/2019- Gollnick Construction, Inc., which does business as Colorado Excavating, will pay $42,500 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination suit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor... - NYC Denies Nearly 9,000 Children with Disabilities the Services They Need
09/20/2017- As of last May, 8,854 public school students with disabilities were lacking services such as speech therapy, physical therapy and counseling, according to figures the city Education Department supplie... - Disability Integration Act Reintroduced, Fights for Independence of Disabled Individuals
02/21/2019- A piece of civil rights legislation reintroduced on January 15, 2019 to the 116th Congress helps fight for the independence of all people, including the disabled. The Disability Integration Act - orig... - New York State Offers an Access Pass
08/15/2018- Access Pass is for NY State residents with a disability as defined in the application process. It allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated... - 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... - 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... - Guidance from the New York City's Mayor's Office on Winter Snow Removal
01/17/2018- The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) began planning and preparing for the winter snow removal season well in advance. Snow laborers are recruited in early fall to be on call. This year there will b... - 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... - 2017 Study on the Cost of Workplace Accommodations
11/15/2017- The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has released the 2017 update to its annual study of Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact. The research, whi... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - IBM and West Virginia University's Center for Disability Inclusion Unveil Mobile Workplace Accommodation Case Management App
06/21/2017- IBM and West Virginia University's Center for Disability Inclusion (CDI) announced they are developing a first generation mobile workplace accommodation case management app to help U.S. businesses cre... - Disabled veterans find peace and fish during 'thank you' tournament at Table Rock Lake
A group of 21 disabled Missouri veterans got an unusual "thank you" for their service Wednesday morning on the cool water of Table Rock Lake. They went fishing. Guided by professional bass angler... - Access Restored to Popular Boardwalk in New York City under ABA
01/15/2020- When Super Storm Sandy hit New York City in 2012, it destroyed most of the iconic Rockaway Boardwalk in Queens. The following year, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation began work to r... - 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... - 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... - Saving the Teeth of Patients With Special Needs: A New Dental Center is Built to Welcome Patients with Disabilities, Who Often Run Into Obstacles Elsewhere
05/15/2019- Cheryl Closs, a mother of four from West Islip, N.Y., wanted to save her daughter Bella's two front teeth. They were badly decayed, and one dentist wanted to just pull them out. But Ms. Closs was havi... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Uncertainty in the Cases of Special Education in Puerto Rico
01/17/2018- The restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt has cast a shadow of uncertainty over hundreds, if not, thousands of cases that are currently being argued in court as part of claims so that children and young... - 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... - EEOC Launches Online Services for Inquiries, Appointments & Discrimination Charges
11/15/2017- On November 1, 2017, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched an EEOC Public Portal to provide online access to individuals inquiring about discrimination. "This secure online... - Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named
Megan Lordos, a middle school teacher, says she was not allowed to use the word "dyslexia." She's not alone. Parents and teachers across the country have raised concerns about some schools hesitating,... - College Students Rally at New York State Capitol, Fighting to Secure Funding for Disability Services
02/19/2020- Students with disabilities from across the state have gathered at the Capitol to urge increased state funding for higher education disability services. The State Education Department has included a $1... - U.S. Access Board to Conduct Free Webinars on Website Accessibility
08/21/2019- Access to websites is essential in today's digital environment for obtaining information, downloading data, sharing media, obtaining goods and services, and making other transactions. Many websites, h... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Sparta NJ Special Services, Presents Disability Awareness Assembly to Board of Education
03/21/2018- Sparta High School students joined members of the district's Special Services department to hold a Disability Awareness assembly at the Helen Morgan School. Danielle Hamblin, director of special servi... - Bill Introduced for a New Special Education Act in Puerto Rico
03/21/2018- Bill 1484 of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico introduces the new Act for the Education of Children with Disabilities at a local level. This measure was introduced by Representative Rafael (... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - N.J. Schools' Biggest Challenge? Providing Special Education from Home
04/15/2020- With schools closing across the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus, NJ students with disabilities are stuck at home without the access to aides and specialists who typically interact with them... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Employment Training Program Helps Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare
02/21/2019- Atlantic Center for Independent Living (Atlantic CIL) has partnered with Atlantic City and Pleasantville school districts this year for the roll-out of a new pre-employment transition services (pre-ET... - 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... - The Deaf Community Voices its Claims in PR
01/16/2019- The Deaf Autonomous Movement (MAS, by its Spanish acronym), as well as individual deaf people, their families and advocates, have been recently demanding across the media and on social media that thei... - Millions in Disability Housing Assistance Headed To States
09/19/2018- People with disabilities in nearly every state will receive help accessing housing in the community thanks to an infusion of millions in federal dollars. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel... - New State Ombudsman for People With Disabilities Meets Critical NJ Need
08/15/2018- A vulnerable population that has been left behind in recent years now has a new lifeline in New Jersey, thanks to the appointment of Paul Aronsohn, the new Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual... - 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... - 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... - 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... - New Jersey Launches NJ Able Accounts to Help Individuals with Disabilities Save for Expenses
07/18/2018- New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced on June 24th the launch of a major new program to help individuals with disabilities become more independent and better thrive in their... - New Jersey Conference on Disability and Employment
06/22/2018- Happening on Tuesday October 2, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Raritan Valley Community College located at 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg NJ 08876. This conference for job seekers, families, educators,... - Special Education Students Affected by the Closing of Schools in PR
06/22/2018- The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) has announced a new cycle of public school closings, which includes 265 schools, most of which are elementary schools. Some of the factors they indicate... - ACCES-VR Works to Help Remove Barriers, Enrich Lives for Those Living with Disabilities
06/22/2018- New York State held its Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day to highlight both the issues and the accomplishments of advocates, families, and individuals with disabilities across New York State. As... - Free Webinar-Accessible Airport Terminals
05/16/2018- Thursday, June 7th, 2018 2:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDTThis session will review solutions to common access issues in airports and will focus on areas of special concern such as accessible passenger loading... - New York State to Change Way Services for People with Disabilities are Coordinated
04/18/2018- Families with children with disabilities and adults have some decisions to make in the coming weeks. New York State is replacing the Medicaid Service Coordination Program that has served the OPWDD pop... - Google Introduces Wheelchair Accessible Navigation for Maps
04/18/2018- Google has recently introduced a wheelchair-friendly navigation feature on its maps application that will provide optimal transit routes "to make getting around easier for those with mobility needs."... - Google Introduces Wheelchair Accessible Navigation for Maps
04/18/2018- Google has recently introduced a wheelchair-friendly navigation feature on its maps application that will provide optimal transit routes "to make getting around easier for those with mobility needs."... - April is National Autism Awareness Month- Information from the Autism Society and Resources for Stakeholders
04/18/2018- "Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided t... - 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... - Free Webinar - Accessibility of electronic content: How to apply the Revised Section 508 Standards within a Federal Agency; What Resources are Available?
03/21/2018- Tuesday, March 27, 20181:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneOur presenter, Deborah Kaplan, 508 Policy Lead at the Office of the CIO, Department of Health and Human Services will share examples of policies and pro... - 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... - Settlement Reached Over Cumberland County's Access to Polling Locations
02/22/2018- The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Monday announced a settlement with Cumberland County over its access to polling places. According to the attorney's office, it and... - 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... - Free Webinar! The Power of Apprenticeship: Including People with Disabilities
10/18/2017- October 25th, 2017 12pm to 1:30pm ESTApprenticeships serve two purposes. They offer opportunities for job seekers to build real world employment skills while earning money. They also meet the needs of... - 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... - Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26
07/19/2017- This Facts for Features (developed by the U.S. Census Bureau) provides a demographic snapshot of the U.S. population with a disability and examines various services available to them. The statistics c... - Do You Need Assistive Technology for Work or for Home?
06/21/2017- National Disability Institute's Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program provides affordable loans to persons with disabilities, seniors and veterans to help purchase assistive technology products and s... - VA Adopts New Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
05/18/2017- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will adopt new accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Access Board to ensure access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) at its health care... - Allergic Reactions Caused by Mishandling Food in Dining Halls
04/19/2017- Students at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, who have severe food allergies are asking the school to provide a safer eating environment for them. One student recently had a reaction to tree n... - How Accessible are New York City’s High Schools? Students with Physical Disabilities are About to Find Out
03/16/2017- Michelle Noris began her son’s high school search the way many parents of children with physical disabilities do: by throwing out most of the high school directory. She knew her son A... - University Under Investigation After Student Denied Service Dog
02/15/2017- Fordham University denied a student's request for a service dog to live with her on campus, despite her documented disability with the Office of Disability Services. She submitted her request shortly... - New Yorkers with Disabilities Fight to Text 911
01/18/2017- New York City's failure to implement texting access for emergency 911 services inspired a federal complaint Tuesday by a disability-rights group. Disability Rights New York filed the suit&n... - 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... - 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... - When is a student 'gifted' or 'disabled'? A new study shows racial bias plays a role in deciding
A recent study done at NYU shows a direct link between teacher bias and referrals for special services. Teachers were more likely to see academic shortfalls as disabilities in white students than in b... - Somerset County, NJ selects winners of Disability Advocates Award
After receiving many nominations this year, Somerset County selected two individual category winners for the Disability Advocates Award. Karen Kowalski was selected for her commitment to people with s... - New Technology Helps NJ's Developmentally Disabled Gain Independence
New Jersey works with a network of nonprofit agencies to connect residents with disabilities with programs, technologies, and other forms of assistance. Assistive or Adaptive technology is a... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Push to Expand Medicaid Coverage for NJ Disability Services
03/19/2020- In an effort to support young people with disabilities in higher education, NJ legislators have introduced five bills for consideration that would expand coverage for personal aides and lower the age... - Steel Painters Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
03/19/2020- Steel Painters, LLC, an industrial sandblasting and painting Services Company based in Beaumont, Texas, has agreed to pay monetary damages and furnish other relief to settle a disability discriminatio... - 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... - 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... - 508 Webinar: Section 508 Questions and Answers with the Access Board and GSA
01/15/2020- Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 01:00pm - 02:30pm In this webinar, Section 508 Specialists at the U.S. Access Board and the General Services Administration will answer your questions about the refreshed S... - 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... - 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... - 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... - Registration Announcement for Justice Center Regional Conference
10/16/2019- Thursday, October 24, 2019 10am to 3pmShirley A. Chisholm State Office Building55 Hanson Place,Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs will be conducting... - 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... - New York University Dentists Want to Redefine Care for Patients with Disabilities
07/17/2019- For Staten Island residents Donna Agoncillo and her son Christopher Agoncillo, having a dentist that understands how to treat people with special needs is essential. Christopher, 30, has autism, and w... - Lawsuit Claims MTA Discriminates Against Riders with Disabilities
07/17/2019- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of NY has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that they discriminate against transit riders with disabilities. The non-profit group Disability Rights Advocates say that... - 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... - Theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month Announced
07/17/2019- The U.S. Department of Labor has announced "The Right Talent, Right Now" as the theme for the 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The 2019 theme emphasizes the essential role... - Free Webinar-What do we know? Employer Engagement Lessons from the Diversity Partners Project
05/15/2019- May 21, 20192:00 PM-3:00 PM The Diversity Partners Project engaged in a two-year effort to uncover effective employer engagement practices for employment service professionals and organizations. This... - Party City to Pay $155,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
05/15/2019- The EEOC's lawsuit, filed in September 2018, charged that Party City violated federal law by failing to hire a qualified employee with a disability at its Nashua, N.H., location after it became aware... - Amazon Rolls Out Disability Hiring Initiative
04/17/2019- On one afternoon shift, Michael Howard logged some 15,000 steps pushing a cart around the aisles of an Amazon Prime Now warehouse, gathering groceries, electronics and countless other items for one- a... - Free Webinar - Open Question and Answer Session on the Revised 508 Standards
04/17/2019- April 30th 2019, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern This webinar provides an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the Access Board on the revised Section 508 Standards. The 508 Standards apply t... - 508 Webinar: Open Q&A Session on the Revised 508 Standards
01/16/2019- Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 1:00 2:30 p.m. ET This webinar provides an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the Access Board on the revised Section 508 Standards. The 508 Standards app...