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U.S. Attorney's Office reaches settlement with Chandler Nail Salon to end disability discrimination

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement with a nail salon in Arizona to address claims that the salon discriminates against people with mobility disabilities. This goes against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement requires Canvas Nails & Spa LLC to do three things: Approve a non-discrimination policy and put it up...

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Share ideas about disability inclusion in small businesses

The Department of Labor wants to hear from people about how to support small businesses owned by individuals with disabilities or that plan to hire or have workers with disabilities. They're asking for ideas on how to support the success of small businesses and improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. Share your ideas ...

FCC wants feedback on ASL and multilingual emergency alerts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for people's opinions (until April 8, 2024) on its proposal to make emergency video alerts available in American Sign Language (ASL) and in certain non-English languages. The FCC decided on some new rules last year. These rules say that wireless providers must put out certain emergency alerts in...

EEOC releases two reports on the federal workforce and disabilities

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two reports on people with disabilities in the federal workforce. One report focuses on the impact of telework on Personal Assistance Services (PAS), and how agencies changed their PAS programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. PAS are supports given to people with certain disabilities, like deafness or paralysis,...

Pacific ADA Center Newsletter - Breaking Waves, March 2024

This edition of Breaking Waves includes items about : Our new Center on Disability website. The Center offers education, support, and advocacy to advance the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society. Center of Disability programs include the Pacific ADA Center and BeyondAccess Consulting, which offers customized training and...

Supporting employees with Long COVID: a guide for employers

The Office of Disability Employment (ODEP) released a news brief with resources on: Supporting employees with Long COVID, Accomodating workers with Long COVID, The impact of Long COVID on employment, especially on those with disabilities who are part of underserved communities, and Addressing the workplace challenges related to Long COVID. The news brief also includes:...

ADA Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

Lunch & Learn Webinar Series The Pacific ADA Center presents our FREE 2025 Lunch & Learn webinar series! Join us to learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability! We hope you will join us for the entire webinar series! Each section below has a link to the webinar's...

Share your ideas about making AI hiring tools more inclusive

The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) is working to make artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools more inclusive. AI hiring tools can be good or bad depending on how people create and use them. PEAT helps organizations understand and deal with what AI hiring tools can do especially when it comes to job seekers...

Proposed rule to increase protections for airline passengers who use wheelchairs

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would greatly increase the rights and protections of airline passengers who use wheelchairs. Every year, more than 10,000 wheelchairs and other mobility devices are broken or damaged during air travel. The DOT proposed rule would do things including: Require training...

Accommodating employees with low vision

For Low Vision Awareness Month, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) February newsletter lists resources for employers who wish to accommodate employees with low vision. These resources include: Accommodating Cooks with Low Vision Choosing Among Options for Computer Users with Low Vision Magnifiers, Screen Readers, and Braille – Oh My! Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and...

Remembering Brooke Ellison

Brooke Ellison, an important disability rights advocate, died on February 4, 2024. One of the first quadriplegic Harvard graduates, she became an author, professor, and powerful voice for people with disabilities. She was very passionate about stem cell research and medical ethics issues and was recognized worldwide for her efforts. Brooke was Vice President of...

California's Disability Rights Bureau

The Disability Rights Bureau of California enforces state laws that protect people with disabilities from discrimination. These laws deal with things like employment, housing, education, and public services. The Bureau works with other parts of the government and deals with different issues related to fairness and equality. If you have a problem related to disability...

Community partnerships: an effective inclusion strategy

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) has information about creating and maintaining effective community partnerships. These partnerships can help with hiring, keeping, and supporting employees with disabilities. Businesses gain from working with national, regional, and local organizations. The website talks about: Organizations that can help businesses find applicants with disabilities, Tips...

Census Bureau won't change disability questions in annual survey

The U.S. Census Bureau is not moving forward with changing its annual survey's disability questions. The change could have shrunk the estimated rate of disability in the United States by about 40%. The bureau said that most of the more than 12,000 public comments it received about the possible changes to its annual American Community...

FCC asks for comments about proposal that all mobile phones be hearing aid compatible

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) thinks it's possible for all cell phones in the US to work well with hearing aids. On January 26, 2024, they asked for people's comments about how this requirement could be put into effect. They want comments on topics including: Using Bluetooth to connect between wireless handset models and hearing...

New EARN Small Business Toolkit

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) has a new toolkit to help small businesses find, hire, keep, and promote people with disabilities. Meant for small business owners and hiring managers. Small businesses are super important for the economy and communities. Most businesses in the US are small and employ almost half...

Pacific ADA Center Newsletter - Breaking Waves, February 2024

In this edition of Breaking Waves: Black History Month celebrates the strengths and talents of Black individuals. Black leaders supported disability rights through actions like protests and legal efforts. Black people and those with disabilities continue to face unfair treatment. A list of articles explores what it's like for people who are Black and disabled...

The Pacific ADA Center position statement on healthcare accommodations

The Pacific ADA Center provides resources, training, and support to improve awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Pacific ADA Center serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada & the Pacific Basin. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that prevents discrimination against people with disabilities. Healthcare facilities,...

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