Rocky Mountain ADA Center

(1/4) Spotlight on @newenglandada.adata.org! The terms neurodiversity, neurotypical, and neurodivergent have become more common in recent years. Neurodiversity recognizes the natural variation in how human brains function, while neurodivergent describes individuals whose brains work differently.

(3/4) educational settings, this may include modifications testing environments, flexible attendance policies, or alternative ways to access course materials. In the workplace, accommodations could involve quiet workspaces, flexible schedules, or written instructions alongside verbal communication.

(1/4) Spotlight on @newenglandada.adata.org! The terms neurodiversity, neurotypical, and neurodivergent have become more common in recent years. Neurodiversity recognizes the natural variation in how human brains function, while neurodivergent describes individuals whose brains work differently.

(1/2) Montana Department of Transportation has developed a draft update to its ADA Transition Plan! The draft plan update is available for public review and comment from Monday, October 19th through Friday, November 20th.

(1/2) @disabilityec.bsky.social has released TWO new chapters of their implementation guide "Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations":

(1/4) Our Project Manager, Maggie Sims, recently spoke about the important connection between the Americans with Disabilities Act and voting access - bit.ly/4ynFYTs

(2/4) The ADA provides guidelines to help ensure polling locations are accessible to all voters—whether that means providing temporary accessible parking, allowing service animals, or ensuring voters can bring someone to assist them.

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

(1/2) October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia may qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing protections and access to reasonable accommodations.

(1/2) Discover the impact of collective advocacy in advancing accessibility. Attend our upcoming webinar, "The Power of One Group," to gain insights into the landmark Daniels-Finegold et al. v. MBTA class action lawsuit. Hear firsthand from plaintiffs, advocates, legal experts...

This NDEAM, take a moment to learn about employment rights under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA helps protect qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace—from applying for a job through hiring, training, pay, promotions, benefits, and leave.

(3/4) One important takeaway: employees can request reasonable accommodation at any point during the employment process. There is no special form or specific wording required to make a request. The employee and employer can work together to determine effective accommodation.

This NDEAM, take a moment to learn about employment rights under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA helps protect qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace—from applying for a job through hiring, training, pay, promotions, benefits, and leave.

(1/2) Salt Lake Film Society will show Brailled It on October 8th - a film that follows blind and low vision young people competing in the Braille Challenge, where they connect with their peers and showcase their reading and writing skills!

(1/2) If you live in Utah - the Utah Department Of Transportation, Utah Transit Authority and Utah Urban Rural Specialized Transit Association are inviting public input Utah's first Statewide Transit and Human Services Transportation study.

(1/3) Workforce Colorado/Pikes Peak Workforce Center is hosting a FREE virtual workshop series called Pathways to Progress 2026 in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October!

(2/3) Our director, Emily Shuman, will be presenting three of these sessions! Pathways to Progress is a virtual event that aims to foster an accessible and inclusive workspace for individuals with disabilities.

(1/3) @abilitymagazine.bsky.social is a publication focused on health, disability, and human potential. Established in 1990, the magazine features interviews, articles, and stories covering a range of topics...

(2/3) including technology, sports, the arts, business, and disability-related issues. Its content highlights a variety of perspectives and experiences related to disability and individual abilities.

(1/4) Happy National Dog Day! Today, we are celebrating all dogs - including the hardworking service dogs who assist people with disabilities every day.

(3/4) From guiding and alerting to retrieving items and assisting with everyday activities, service dogs can play an important role in helping their handlers navigate daily life.

(1/4) Happy National Dog Day! Today, we are celebrating all dogs - including the hardworking service dogs who assist people with disabilities every day.