ADA National Network

Did you know that the ADA National Network has a monthly newsletter? It includes ADA news highlights, freshly released resources, upcoming events, and more! Make sure you’re on our mailing list and check out some of our previous newsletters here: https://adata.org/newsletter #ADA #Disability #PwD

As Learning Disability Awareness Month wraps up, our mini-unit for high school educators is a great way to teach students with learning disabilities about the basics of the ADA. Get started here: https://adata.org/educators-mini-unit/ #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth #DisabilityRights #LDMonth

Did you know that the ADA includes workplace protections for people with mental health conditions? Review the Employment and Mental Health section of our Employment Resource Hub for more information: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/employment-and-mental-health #ADA #MentalHealth #NDEAM

While the ADA is designed to help protect job applicants and employees with disabilities, individuals are still required to be qualified for their position. Still not sure what this means? Learn more: https://adata.org/faq/does-ada-require-applicant-or-employee-disability-be-qualified-position #ADA

"This program underscores the park’s commitment to reducing barriers and enhancing opportunities for all visitors to explore their national parks." Read more about the accessibility improvements being made to to the National Parks: https://ow.ly/eEl150ZZxIy #NationalParks #Accessibility #PwD

Are you organizing an event? Make sure to check out our Planning Guide to Making Temporary Events Accessible to People with Disabilities, which covers site selection, transportation, accessibility guidelines, and more. Check it out: https://adata.org/publication/temporary-events-guide #ADA

"Employees returning from medical leave should be evaluated based on their ability to perform the essential functions of their jobs." Read more about this ADA settlement here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/wagner-equipment-pay-200000-settle-eeoc-disability-and-retaliation-discrimination-suit #ADA

People with learning disabilities may encounter exams in their academic journey. Did you know that the ADA also applies to examinations and courses? Learn more by visiting our fact sheet here: https://adata.org/factsheet/exams/ #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth #Education #LDMonth

Planning a new construction project for the community? That’s great! Make sure you know what the ADA requires for new projects so that your work can be accessible to everyone by checking out our FAQ page here: https://adata.org/faq/what-does-ada-require-new-construction #ADA #Architecture #Design

Join the Beyond Compliance: Accessibility as Good Business webinar on October 29th from the Pacific ADA Center. Learn more here: https://adata.org/event/1019/ #ADA #Accessibility #PwD

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is the perfect time to learn more about reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Check out our Employment Resource Hub to learn more: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/guide-requesting-reasonable-accommodations #NDEAM #NDEAM2026

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." —Pelé, soccer player with dyslexia #WednesdayWisdom #LearningDisabilities #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth

Under certain circumstances, public accommodations can use eligibility criteria to determine who may receive services. Find out more: https://adata.org/faq/will-ada-have-any-effect-eligibility-criteria-used-public-accommodations-determine-who-may #ADA #Accommodations #PwD

Want to learn about how disability activism transformed the nation's oldest transit system? Sign up for the upcoming webinar from the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center on October 28th from 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET. Learn more: https://adata.org/event/1022/ #ADA #Disability #Transit

The Pacific ADA Center is looking for a Program Manager I to lead our ADA training and technical assistance programs across Region 9 (CA, AZ, NV, HI, and Guam). We encourage applicants with deep ADA knowledge to apply! See the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/VF1z50ZZnSH

Veterans with disabilities have protections under the ADA. If you are a family member of a veteran with a disability, check out our fact sheet, "Ten Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability Returning to Work." Learn more here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ten-tips-families #ADA #PwD

Are you looking for more information about reasonable accommodations and the ADA? Our Employment Resource Hub was designed to answer all your questions here: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/reasonable-accommodations-frequently-asked-questions #NDEAM #NDEAM2026 #ADA

Want to learn more about job seeking while having a disability? Get the facts about when a pre-employment inquiry about a disability is allowed: https://adata.org/faq/when-can-employer-ask-applicant-self-identify-having-disability #ADA #HR #Disability

Our Employment Resource Hub has nine sections, one of which is on addiction, recovery, and the ADA. Learn more here: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/addiction-recovery-and-employment #ADANetworkHub #Recovery #NDEAM2026

The Pacific ADA Center is hiring a Program Manager I. Learn more about the position and apply here: https://www.phi.org/employment/current-opportunities/program-manager-i/ #ADA #ADANetwork #DisabilityJobs

Businesses are required to remove architectural barriers when readily achievable to comply with the ADA. Make a plan for your next project using our checklist here: https://adata.org/factsheet/small-business-and-ada-readily-achievable-requirements #ADA #Accessibility #Legal

Next up for our National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re featuring the Pre-Employment: Interviews, Hiring, and Examinations section of our Employment Resource Hub! Learn more: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/pre-employment-interviews-hiring-and-examinations #NDEAM2026 #NDEAM

When inclement weather hits, it's essential to be prepared. Review our fact sheet on Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices here: https://adata.org/factsheet/emergency-power #ADA #Disability #PwD

“Everyone’s got to have a dream… it’s not reaching your dream that counts. It’s going toward them.” —Cher, singer, actor with dyscalculia #WednesdayWisdom #LearningDisabilities #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth

The ADA National Network provides information and training about the ADA. This includes information about how to file an ADA complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice. Review the process here: https://adata.org/faq/how-can-i-file-ada-complaint-us-department-justice #ADA #Legal #Disability

During Learning Disability Awareness Month, read our fact sheet to understand the responsibilities postsecondary institutions have toward students with disabilities here: https://adata.org/factsheet/postsecondary/ #LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth

Are you a job seeker or an employee with epilepsy? Learn more about your disability employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by exploring our Employment Resource Hub: https://adata.org/guide/employment-resource-hub/ #ADA #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth #Epilepsy

Expand your ADA knowledge at the 2026 Fall ADA Conference, held virtually November 16–18! Explore sessions on the Americans with Disabilities Act and opportunities to earn credits or a Website Accessibility Certificate. Register by November 11 web.cvent.com/.../fcf2cc25... #ADA #Accessibility

We are currently accepting speaker proposals for the 2027 Pacific ADA Center Virtual Conference, Beyond Compliance: Access, Equity, and the ADA, taking place March 9–10, 2027. Learn more and submit your proposal here by November 6, 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2027-Call-For-Speakers

Are you requesting a reasonable accommodation for a job interview or in your workplace? Learn more about undue hardship and reasonable accommodations here: https://adata.org/faq/what-considered-undue-hardship-reasonable-accommodation #ADA #Legal #Disability

(2/2) For each position, a cover letter and a resume are required, also please note the position title in the subject line. The deadline for submittals is October 19th by midnight. If you would like to learn more, please refer to their website: bit.ly/4yxQ30R.

(1/2) @newenglandada.adata.org is hiring! They are seeking a Project Director, an ADA Specialist and an ADA Specialist & Social Media Expert!

The New England ADA Center is hiring a Project Director and two ADA Information, Training and Outreach Specialists. The deadline for submittals is Monday, October 19th by midnight. Learn more and apply here: newenglandada.org/about-us/we-... #ADA #ADANetwork #DisabilityJobs

This ADA National Network success story shares how an event planner identified potential barriers at a horse show held in a public park and worked to create accessible routes across grassy areas. Read the full story: https://adata.org/success-stories/accessible-horse-show/

The ADA helps ensure employees with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations in the workplace. But does an employer have to modify existing facilities to make them accessible? Learn more here: https://adata.org/faq/must-employer-modify-existing-facilities-make-them-accessible #ADA #Disability

Job coaches, did you know that you can be considered a reasonable accommodation in the workplace? You play an important role in supporting job seekers and employees with disabilities! Learn more here: https://adata.org/job-coaches-as-accommodations #JobCoach #Employment #Disability