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Provides information, guidance, and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To contact a specialist, call 1-800-949-4232 (toll-free) or https://adata.org/email
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The ADA National Network seeks greater implementation of the ADA across the country. We do this through our Regional Centers' hard work and contributions from the community (people like you!). Read some of our success stories here: https://adata.org/regional-success-stories #ADA #ThanksToTheADA
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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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"The Department of Justice is appealing a federal judge's order requiring the White House to immediately begin providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation..." Read more: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/05/nx-s1-5599118/white-house-asl-deaf-american-sign-language-judge-order #Deaf #PwD #ASL
U.S. appeals order to use American Sign Language interpreters at White House briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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“One of the things my parents taught me, and I'll always be grateful as a gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me; that is for me to define myself.”
– Wilma Mankiller #Quotes #WednesdayWisdom #PwD
“One of the things my parents taught me, and I'll always be grateful as a gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me; that is for me to define myself.” – Wilma Mankiller overlaid a blue and orange background. The ADANN white doors logo is in the top right corner.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Attention job seekers and employers: we now have a page for all your pre-employment questions! Check out our Employment Resource Hub to get info about how the ADA applies to different stages of employment: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/pre-employment-interviews-hiring-and-examinations
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November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The ADA National Network is out of the office for Veteran's Day. If you are a veteran with a disability, you can find ADA information resources here: https://adata.org/topic/veterans #VeteransDay #Veterans #OutOfTheOffice
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November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Our social media team will be out of the office on Monday, November 10th and on Veteran's Day (November 11th) but we will be back on Wednesday, November 12th!
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November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The ADA National Network helps family members of people with disabilities understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check out this infographic to learn more! #NationalCaregiversMonth #DisabledCaregivers #PlugIntoCare
The ADA National Network helps family members of people with disabilities understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. With the information we provided in 2024, half were better able to access their communities. One in five Americans are caregivers to children or adults with disabilities or eldercare needs. The ADA National Network often gets technical assistance requests from family members of people with disabilities. The most common ADA topics family members asked about were: Reasonable modification, Reasonable accommodation, General ADA information, Enforcement. About 13% of family members had a question related to a different law, the Fair Housing Act. 12% of people who called the ADA National Network were family members of people with disabilities. Since 2018, we've assisted 13,375 family members with their ADA questions. The part of the ADA that family members asked about most often was Title II, which is about state and local governments. For example, one family member wanted to know what their city was required to do to make a park walkway accessible for their relative with a mobility disability. Do you have an ADA question? The ADA National Network can help. Visit www.adata.org, call 1-800-949-4232, or send a message at www.adata.org/email. The ADA National Network is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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"The number of people with disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows." Read more from Disability Scoop here: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/04/workforce-participation-by-those-with-disabilities-historically-high #ADA #Disability #Employment
Workforce Participation By Those With Disabilities 'Historically High'
The number of people with disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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What kinds of auxiliary aids and services are required by the ADA to ensure effective communication with individuals with hearing or vision impairments? Find out here: https://adata.org/faq/what-kinds-auxiliary-aids-and-services-are-required-ada-ensure-effective-communication #ADA #Deaf #PwD
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Want to learn more about disability verification in the workplace? Make sure to join the Northeast ADA Center on Wednesday, November 12, from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET for free webinar: https://adata.org/event/when-employer-requests-documentation-disability-key-considerations-employment-service-0 #ADA
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November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Aging is part of life, but you don't have to tackle the next steps alone! Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act can help you as you age by reading our fact sheet on Aging and the ADA here: https://adata.org/factsheet/aging-and-ada #ADA #Aging #Disabilities
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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“If you believe in the power of words, you can bring about physical changes in the universe.”
- N. Scott Momaday #WednesdayWisdom #PwD #Quotes
“If you believe in the power of words, you can bring about physical changes in the universe.” - N. Scott Momaday overlaid an orange background. The ADANN white doors logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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While the ADA is designed to help protect job applicants and employees with disabilities, individuals are still required to be qualified for their position. Learn more here: https://adata.org/faq/does-ada-require-applicant-or-employee-disability-be-qualified-position #ADA #Employment #Disability
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The ADA National Network is open during the government shutdown.
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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November is National Family Caregivers Month! The 2025 theme "Plug-in to Care" focuses on helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey easier. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #PlugInToCare
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November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Ready to learn more about how the ADA defines a major life activity? Our fact sheet, "Definitions of a Disability" covers this question and more. Visit our website to get started here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #ADA #Disability #PwD
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Planning a trip? Take time to read our information about service animals and air travel - including the differences between the ADA and the ACAA. Learn more about traveling with a service animal here: https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub/flying #ADA #Travel #ServiceAnimals
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November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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"The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages homeowners to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters with food allergies." Read more from Forbes here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rdaniel-foster/2025/10/24/halloween-teal-pumpkin-tradition-helps-kids-with-allergies/ #DisabledHalloween #PwD
Halloween Teal Pumpkin Project Helps Kids With Allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages homeowners to offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters with food allergies—nearly six million in the U.S.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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(1/2) "Halloween is — by nature — about having a chaos-filled, candy-fueled night. And as it stands, it’s not terribly inclusive of those of us who are on the spectrum."
October 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Did you know that the ADA National Network has a monthly newsletter? It includes ADA news highlights, fresh resources, upcoming events, and more! Make sure you’re on our mailing list and check out some of our previous newsletters while you’re at it: https://adata.org/newsletter #ADANetwork
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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(1/2) "You’ll see that unbridled joy and playfulness in the following wheelchair costumers, and maybe pick up some ideas and inspiration for your own costume this year."
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Changes were made to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design in 2010. Learn how this affects factors like accessible parking spot requirements by visiting our page:
https://adata.org/faq/how-do-changes-ada-accessibility-standards-impact-parking-spaces-already-exist #ADA #Design #Construction
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October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Rocky Mountain ADA Center is continuing operations, and we are available to take in any inquiries regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. You may check out our website rockymountainada.org or feel free to call us at 1-800-949-4232.
October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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🌟 We're proud to be part of the ADA National Network! If you're in New England and have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, we're here to help. Call us at 1-800-949-4232 or email us at ADAinfo@IHCDesign.org — we're just a message away! 💙 #ADA #AccessibilityMatters #NewEnglandADA
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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(1/2) “It’s ok that your Halloween looks different than your friends and family’s does. What matters is that it is enjoyable for the entire family." - Lanya McKittrick, PhD, a special education researcher and mom of children with Usher syndrome.
“It’s ok that your Halloween looks different than your friends and family’s does. What matters is that it is enjoyable for the entire family." Lanya McKittrick, PhD overlaid a black background of candy. The ADA National Network logo is in the bottom right corner.
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM