ADA News and Information
The Impacts of Extreme Weather on People with Disabilities (6/5/23)
The National Council on Disability has a new report on the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather events on people with disabilities. Read more...
New PSA Video on Mental Health (6/5/23)
The U.S. Department of Labor has put out a video public service announcement (PSA) to help improve mental health and wellness in the workforce. Read more...
Complaint Against the State Bar of California for Failing to Provide an Accessible Bar Exam (6/2/23)
Law school graduates with disabilities have filed a group complaint with the US Department of Justice against the State Bar of California for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more...
Dear Colleague Letter on Online Accessibility at Postsecondary Organizations (6/2/23)
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education put out a Dear Colleague Letter reminding colleges, universities, and other postsecondary organizations to make sure their online services, programs, and activities are accessible. Read more...
Looking for Public Comments on Low Transfer Surface Height of Medical Diagnostic Equipment (6/1/23)
The U.S. Access Board is looking for comments from the public about the low transfer surface height of medical diagnostic equipment. Read more...
Medicare Will Cover Seat Elevation Equipment for Eligible Power Wheelchair Users (6/1/23)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that Medicare will now cover seat elevation devices for power wheelchairs. Read more...
EEOC Releases Update to COVID-19 Technical Assistance (5/19/23)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has added a number of updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws”. Read more...
$700 Million in Grants to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Transit Systems (5/17/23)
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars, improving reliability, safety, and accessibility on the nation's rail transit systems. Read more...
Arizona Law Lays Out What Universities Must Accept to Document Disabilities (5/17/23)
A new Arizona law is making it easier for students to have their disability recognized by universities and colleges. Read more...
Theme for 2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is Announced. (5/16/23)
The Office of Disability and Employment Policy has chosen “Advancing Access and Equity” as its 2023 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Read more...
May 18th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (5/15/23)
Thursday, May 18, 2023, is the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Read more...
FEMA to Host National Resilience Listening Sessions (5/4/23)
FEMA to Host National Resilience Listening Sessions Read more...
Updates to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 504 Regulations (5/4/23)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is looking for public comments on possible changes to regulations dealing with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Read more...
A List of Disability Resources from Benefits.gov (5/4/23)
Benefits.gov has an article, An Overview of Disability Resources, which talks about healthcare benefits, disability insurance, and where to find other resources on Benefits.gov. Read more...
LA Metro agrees to improve access at Union Station (5/2/23)
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority entered into a settlement agreement that requires the agency to correct violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more...
Transit Planning 4 All Virtual Town Halls (5/2/23)
The Administration for Community Living Transit Planning 4 All (TP4A) program is hosting two virtual town halls to identify transportation accessibility problems and the needs of people with disabilities and older adults. Read more...