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The Americans with Disabilities Act and How it Applies to Addiction and Recovery

Nov 6 2024

Description There are thousands of people in recovery from addiction who are unaware of their civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA insures that people with addiction to alcohol and individuals in recovery from opioids and other drugs have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Attendees will learn how...

Spa Resorts – An Experience for Everyone

Nov 7 2024

Description Spas provide a variety of services for improving health, beauty, and relaxation. In this session, presenters will cover elements and spaces within spa resorts and the relevant accessibility requirements in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards. Such elements and spaces include locker rooms, saunas, soaking tubs, pools, and fitness equipment. Presenters will also provide...

Essential Strategies for Creating Accessible Social Media Content

Nov 26 2024

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...

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Effective Communication

Dec 3 2024

Sponsored by: Region 9 - Pacific ADA Center 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! Register now

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Cruz Construction to pay $56,000 for firing worker who requested accommodation for disability

Posted on October 31, 2024

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....
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American Airlines to pay record $50 million fine over its treatment of passengers with disabilities

Posted on October 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $50 million penalty against American Airlines for serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities between 2019 and 2023. DOT’s investigation into American Airlines uncovered cases of: Unsafe physical assistance that at times led to injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users, Repeated failures to...
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Disability and voting access resources

Posted on October 24, 2024

The Southeast ADA Center has updated its list of disability and voting access resources. It includes resources from many organizations, including the: U.S. Department of Justice, Great Plains ADA Center, National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), National Coalition on Accessible Voting (NCAV), American Association for People with Disabilities (AAPD), and U.S. Election Assistance Commission. For more...

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