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The Pacific ADA Center partners with universities on research projects. This research helps us find gaps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ways to fix those gaps. We currently are partnering with two research groups focusing on the Pacific Region: Arizona California Hawaii Nevada The Pacific Basin NYU ADA Coordinator research...

Overview BeyondAccess Consulting offers a five-day online course to review information covered on the examination to become a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) in California. A CASp is a qualified individual who is certified by the California Division of the State Architect to review buildings and facilities for compliance with state and federal construction-related accessibility codes...

We have many virtual opportunities to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws. Check out our Webinars page to learn about upcoming webinars and find recordings of past topics. Check out our ADA Course page to find some online classes you can take.

We can help you: Understand your responsibilities Respond to requests for accommodations Train your staff Explore more topics Ask us Do you have questions about your ADA responsibilities as an employer? Our technical assistant specialists are here to help, Monday to Friday. You can contact us by phone, email, or online form. We also offer trainings,...

The Pacific ADA Center supports ADA Coordinator Networks in our region.  These networks are a way for ADA Coordinators to connect and learn from each other. The networks provide: Monthly virtual meetings An email listserv Opportunities to network with colleagues doing similar work across the state To join, you must serve as the ADA Coordinator...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to private ground transportation providers. Examples include: Airport shuttles Hotel shuttles Private buses Taxis Over the road buses (buses with an elevated passenger area over the baggage compartment) ADA requirements overview If you are a private ground transportation provider, you have ADA requirements. Provide information in accessible formats...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public ground transportation providers. Examples of public ground transportation include: Trains Buses Light rail Subways Ferries A public ground transportation provider can also have an agreement with a private company to operate transportation services for them. For example, a public paratransit provider with limited vehicles may partner...

A service animal is a dog or miniature horse trained to help someone with a disability do something that is hard for them to do. The person with a disability helped by the animal is called its handler. A handler must care for its service animal at all times. Almost always, service animals that behave...

If you are a person with a disability who uses an animal for support, you need to understand: What type of animal you have What the laws say about your rights Service and emotional support animals and housing laws A service animal is a dog or miniature horse trained to do work or tasks for...

As a person with a disability, you have rights that protect you from discrimination in housing. Important housing rights to know Reasonable accommodations and modifications A reasonable accommodation is a change or exception to a rule or service. This change helps a person with a disability use their apartment or condo and the common areas....

Employers have obligations and responsibilities under the ADA to provide an inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities.

Video relay services (VRS) A VRS is a communication service that allows someone who uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with telephone users using video. VRS will connect the user to a communication assistant through video so that they can communicate with each other through signed conversation. The communication assistant will relay the conversation...

A teletypewriter (TTY) and telecommunications device for the Deaf (TDD) are both types of assistive technology. TTY and TDD are often used to refer to the same type of device.  TTY is more commonly used now, since it isn't limited to Deaf individuals. Teletypewriter (TTY) A teletypewriter, or teletype, is a device that allows for...

We can help you: Understand your responsibilities Support and advocate for people with disabilities Train your staff Explore more topics Ask us Do you have questions about your ADA responsibilities as a nonprofit? Our technical assistant specialists are here to help, Monday to Friday. You can contact us by phone, email, or online form. We...

We can help you: Understand your responsibilities Respond to requests for accommodations Train your staff Explore more topics Ask us Do you have questions about your ADA responsibilities as a government agency? Our technical assistant specialists are here to help, Monday to Friday. You can contact us by phone, email, or online form. We also...

We can help you: Understand your responsibilities Respond to requests for accommodations Train your staff Explore more topics   Learn more about your responsibilities with these ADA overviews by the U.S. Department of Justice : Businesses that are open to the public  A primer for small business Ask us Do you have questions about your...

What is a disability? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects people with disabilities against discrimination.  Different laws may have different definitions of the word disability. According to the ADA, you have a disability if it is very difficult or impossible for you to do everyday things like: Hear See Speak Focus...

Our mission The Pacific ADA Center’s mission is to provide resources, training, and support to improve awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Our vision A community that values the full and equal participation of people with disabilities Our values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) We...

Your communication rights If you have a hearing, vision, or speech disability, you have the right to get information in a way you can understand from: Service providers Businesses Landlords or housing providers Government agencies Your employer When you visit or contact an organization, you should be able to: Get information Give information Communicate Services...