A project of TransCen, Inc. & funded by U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, we provide information, guidance & training on the ADA in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Service Animals & the ADA
Service animals perform trained tasks for people with disabilities, like guiding, alerting, or mobility support.
Emotional support animals provide comfort but aren’t task-trained—different laws may apply.
#ServiceAnimals#ADA#Accessibility
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DOJ Civil Rights Division releases 2021-2024 enforcement highlights:
✔️ Fighting discrimination in housing, voting & policing
✔️ Prosecuting hate crimes
✔️ Enforcing ADA for accessibility
Read more: loom.ly/xQB3AOU#CivilRights#MidAtlanticADA#EqualProtection#DOJ
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Looking for expert guidance on workplace accommodations? ♿🏢
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, confidential support to help employers & employees navigate disability employment and the ADA.
Learn more: loom.ly/DZYZbrs#ADA#InclusiveEmployment
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New Webinar: The Intersection of Race, Disability, and the ADA. We'll discuss:
✔️ Systemic barriers
✔️ Advocacy & policy change
✔️ Community resilience
March 4th, 12–1 PM ET | Virtual
Register: loom.ly/AsN9dHo#DisabilityRights#MidAtlanticADA
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Reminder: Accessible Parking Webinar – Feb 19 🚗
Still time to register! Learn about ADA rules, common misconceptions & when other laws apply
📅 Feb 19, 2025
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM ET
🖥️ Virtual Event
👉 Register: loom.ly/9MdyaVY#AccessibleParking#ADACompliance#MidAtlanticADA
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Happy Monday! Compassion guides meaningful change. When we lead with empathy, we create inclusive communities where everyone belongs. 💙
#MondayMotivation#Compassion#MidAtlanticADA
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💡Did you know employers with 15 employees must provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA?
This includes:
✔️Modifying workspaces
✔️Flexible schedules
✔️Assistive technology
The ADA ensures equal opportunities for all!
#ADA#DisabilityInclusion#WorkplaceEquity
ALT ADA Facts: Under Title I, employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities. adainfo.org
Free webinar: Common Myths and Mix-Ups: Accessible Parking
🗓️ Feb 19, 2025
⏰ 2 PM ET
Learn about ADA parking requirements, laws, & misconceptions with expert Nancy Horton.
👉 Register: loom.ly/au9LEKU#AccessibleParking#ADACompliance#FreeWebinar
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Empowering people aging with disabilities:
• Tele Tai Chi: Zoom classes for wellness & connection.
• Fall-Detection Watch: Alerts contacts in emergencies.
• Voice Assistants: Help manage tasks & automation.
Learn more: loom.ly/bUX1a0w#MidAtlanticADA
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💡 ADA Fact:
Public accommodations like restaurants, hotels, & stores must remove barriers if "readily achievable"—simple changes like:
✔️ Adding ramps
✔️ Widening doors
✔️ Accessible signage
Equal access for all! 🌟
#ADA#AccessibilityMatters#InclusiveDesign
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AI is creating new possibilities for students with disabilities, making learning more accessible! Schools are still mastering how to use these tools effectively.
💡 What do you think about AI in education?
📖 Learn more: loom.ly/4Cmk8jM#AIInEducation#EdTech
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The 2025 National ADA Symposium
🖥️ Virtual: May 5-7, 2025
📍 In-Person: June 15-18, Atlanta, GA
Topics: ADA enforcement, accessible design, employment rights & tech trends. Sessions feature DOJ & EEOC experts.
👉 Register: loom.ly/RP887IQ#ADASymposium2025#MidAtlanticADA
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Big News for Digital Accessibility:
Starting April 2024, state & local gov websites/apps must meet new DOJ standards to ensure accessibility.
Deadlines:
•Large entities: April 2026
•Small entities: April 2027
Learn more: ada.gov/resources/web-rule-f…#ADACompliance#MidAtlanticADA
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ALT A promotional graphic for a webinar titled "The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Disability Rights," scheduled for Jan 29 at 2 PM ET. It features a man using a white cane and talking on the phone, with the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo at the bottom.
📖 Spotlight on Employment for People with IDD
The latest *Impact* issue explores challenges & opportunities for people with IDD, from ending subminimum wages to programs driving change.
Read more: loom.ly/dYHb0_4#EmploymentForAll#DisabilityInclusion
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#ICYMI: The EEOC is suing Equinox for denying a woman with endometriosis a job over absence concerns, hiring a less qualified male instead.
Discrimination based on disability or sex is illegal. Know your rights. Learn more: eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-sues-…#EEOC#WorkplaceEquality
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