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Disability laws and regulations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the main federal law in the United States that protects people with disabilities against discrimination. It ensures fairness in employment, government services, and public places. There are many other laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Check out a summary of some key disability rights laws...

About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects people with disabilities against discrimination. It ensures fairness in employment, government services, and public places. Who is protected The ADA applies to visible disabilities like difficulty with movement, as well as invisible disabilities like autism or diabetes. The ADA considers you to have a...

New guidance on the ADA and people with visual disabilities at work

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently updated a technical assistance document, Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It includes guidance for employers about how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with visual disabilities. Topics When an employer may ask an applicant or employee questions about vision impairment...

Emergency preparedness for people with disabilities

Have you thought about everything you would need in case of an emergency? It is important to prepare ahead of time so you can stay safe when: Your power goes out Your water supply is turned off You need to evacuate or leave your home quickly You can’t get to a drug store for medication...

Emergency preparedness

During a disaster or emergency, people with disabilities often have more things to think about to plan for their needs. They may need to find a shelter that is accessible or bring batteries or chargers for communication devices and assistive technology. It may be harder for them to evacuate. Planning ahead saves lives. If you...

Training

The Pacific ADA Center offers many trainings throughout the year. We also share trainings from our partners that may be helpful to you. You can find all training events on our Events page . You can also visit the pages below for information about specific trainings.

FCC Requires Video Conferencing Platforms to be Accessible

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to require video conferencing platforms, like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex, to follow the accessibility requirements under the Communications Act and agency rules that oversee these types of services. Why was this needed? Millions of people use video conferencing for workplace conferences, classes, and talking with family and friends....

Mental Health Public Service Announcement

Mental Health at Work program Mental health is an important and often unaddressed part of a workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is putting forward resources and information in a campaign called Mental Health at Work. This effort will help teach workers what their rights are and employers what they are required to do...

New resource for employers: accessible onboarding

Employers, how accessible is your onboarding process for new employees with disabilities? A new online resource from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) can help. EARN’s Accessible Onboarding tool includes examples and tips to help employees feel welcome from the start. Onboarding may include Describing available transportation options Describing work location...

Supporting workers with Long COVID

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new factsheet that shares ways employers can support workers with Long COVID. Long COVID Some people who had COVID-19 have new or continuing symptoms—known as post-COVID conditions or Long COVID. These symptoms can last weeks, months, or years and get worse with physical...

Pacific ADA Center ADA Update Conference

Details The Pacific ADA Center is partnering with the Arizona ADA Coordinator Coalition to host the Pacific Region Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Update Conference! Location XYZ Hotel 123 street Phoenix, AZ Conference dates August 22 & 23, 2023 Register Join us in person or online to learn about a variety of topics related to...

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We are here to help you understand and apply the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal disability rights laws. We serve: People with disabilities, and their supporters Businesses Governments Nonprofits Employers ADA Coordinator Networks Know your rights If you are a person with a disability, we can help you understand your rights. If...

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Confidentiality The Pacific ADA Center cares about your privacy. Only Pacific ADA Center staff and some employees who support the ADA National Network can access the information you share. Every three months, these workers reach out to a sample group of people to ask if our services were useful. You can always let us know...

About the Pacific ADA Center

The Pacific ADA Center is here to help the community understand and apply the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal disability rights laws. The Pacific ADA Center is a program of the Center on Disability at the Public Health Institute. The Center is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for...

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California Congressperson introduces accessible tech act

Congressman Mike Thompson introduced the Access Technology Affordability Act. If passed, it would provide a refundable $2,000 credit to blind and vision-impaired people to purchase equipment that helps them to work. The Access Technology Affordability Act will provide those with vision loss the resources they need to get tools and equipment that will help them...

ADA National Network Webinar Series: Health Care and the ADA-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Register here to attend this webinar. The opioid crisis has been an ongoing major issue in the United States. The treatment of those with opioid use disorder in both health systems and the criminal justice system has also raised civil rights concerns. This discussion will focus on how the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been...

Disability inclusion in the workplace: why it matters

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) has a new resource about the importance of including people with disabilities in company diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) activities. This helps employers understand how hiring workers with disabilities can benefit their businesses and increase workplace diversity. Topics What it means to be disability-inclusive...

Impacts of extreme weather on people with disabilities

The National Council on Disability has a new report on the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather events on people with disabilities. The report found that people with disabilities are more affected by extreme weather events and environmental dangers in ways that are often not looked at by state, local, tribal, and territorial governments....

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