Description Every day, millions of Americans use social media to engage with their favorite brands and influencers – including the federal government. Federal agencies have a crucial duty to engage the public effectively, share important information, and provide essential services to all Americans, including individuals with disabilities. Among other requirements, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation...
Description Accessible bus and van transportation requires that the vehicles and the infrastructure around transportation be accessible. This webinar will cover many aspects of ADA compliance for bus and van transportation. Presenters will provide insight and a comprehensive look at the updated ADA accessibility guidelines for buses and vans. Also, presenters will cover the technical...
Description A cultural institution’s website is often the first point of contact for guests with disabilities. Are the bathrooms accessible? Where are the elevators? Can services like sign language interpretation be requested, and if so, how? Join members of the Cultural Access Collaborative as they examine how to offer practical and sustainable information to guests...
Sponsored by: Region 9 - Pacific ADA Center Description Join us for the fourth FREE virtual lunch and learn webinar. This session will cover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights in to effective communication. Learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability! Registration link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xrHJJg0uRZuObC0kbkWzIQ#/registration
The City of Flagstaff received a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for $4,989,600 for its Amtrak Station Accessibility Project. The project includes the reconstruction of the north platform and the addition of a new south platform, which will improve passenger accessibility, rail efficiency, and...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a statement of interest in a federal lawsuit saying the foster care system operated by Los Angeles County and the State of California fails to provide youth with mental health disabilities with enough access to housing, behavioral health, and other services. Instead, it places them in institutions for care....
Cruz Construction Co., Inc., agreed to pay $56,000 and complete other actions following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC found that the company fired an administrative assistant in July 2023, two days after she requested a reasonable accommodation for a disability. This action violates the Americans with Disabilities Act....
