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Provides Information & Training on ADA Rights and Responsibilities for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Thank you Braille Works for this article explaining the importance of accessibility when creating PDFs. #Accessibility #AccessiblePDFs

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What is an accessible PDF? - Braille Works
Did you know that what you see in a PDF isn’t all that’s there? PDFs have layers and an accessible PDF needs the right info in those layers.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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🚨 New Video Alert from our Animated School Series!
Jason Robinson, a native of upstate New York, is training at the University of Illinois for the Paralympics. He's also a great student and takes Spike on a road racing adventure. 🧑‍🦽🥇 #Paralympics
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Road Racer Training for the Paralympics: Animated School Series
YouTube video by School Animation Series about Disability
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February 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision.” - Stevie Wonder #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision.” - Stevie Wonder. Background is dark blue with streaks of light blue.
February 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Cornell University’s Noyes Community Recreation Center, opens the state’s first indoor adaptive challenge course
#Accessibility #AccessibleRecreation
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Cornell opens state’s first indoor adaptive challenge course | Cornell Chronicle
Members of the Cornell community and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce came together Feb. 10 to celebrate the opening of a new indoor adaptive challenge course at the Noyes Community Recreation ...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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"Theater for All" is not just a motto, but a Mission at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ! 🎭
Paper Mill Playhouse has made a commitment to make sure that everyone who comes to its theater can fully enjoy its shows, including people with disabilities. #Accessibility
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Paper Mill Playhouse: A Focus on Accessibility
YouTube video by Northeast ADA Center
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February 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Las pequeñas empresas y la ADA
Enlace al sitio web: employees.smallbusinessatwork.org/es
Las pequeñas empresas y la ADA ¿Están seguros de que tengo un empleado con una discapacidad? Alrededor del 20% de la población tiene una discapacidad. Algunas son visibles, pero muchas no lo son, como la depresión, el cáncer olas discapacidades auditivas. No se trata del diagnóstico, se trata de cómo una afección afecta las funciones cotidianas.
February 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Did you know there are scientific benefits to being kind? Your kindness releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, reducing stress and improving mood. It's a win-win!
#BeKind #RandomActsOfKindnessDay 🩷
Hands forming the shape of a heart saturated in deep pink. Random Acts of Kindness Day No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted - Aesop
February 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Don't miss this webinar from the FISA Foundation!
Beyond the Exam Room: A Dialogue with Dr. Amy Houtrow
Improving Health Through Non-Medical Interventions

Link to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-exam-room-a-dialogue-with-dr-amy-houtrow-tickets-1982709097283?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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¿Por qué debería contratar empleados con discapacidades?
Esta caja de herramientas provee información curada y recursos esenciales sobre cómo (¡y por qué!) las pequeñas empresas pueden contratar y retener a empleados con discapacidades exitosamente.
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Las pequeñas empresas y la ADA- ¿Por qué debería contratar empleados con discapacidades? Más solicitantes: Alrededor del 20% de os solicitantes de empleo tienen una discapacidad. Calificados: Muchos tienen la educación y as calificaciones necesarias. Menos rotación: Los estudios muestran que los trabajadores con discapacidades tienden a ser muy leales a su empleador.
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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6 Tips to Make Your Workplace Disability-Friendly
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6 Tips to Make Your Workplace Disability-Friendly
"An aware workforce is also an empowered workforce."
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February 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where

This webinar will discuss what is a service animal or an assistance animal and where these animals can or cannot go. #ServiceAnimal

📅 March 3rd | 1:00 PM ET
👉 Link to register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11377/regi...
White dog wearing red service dog harness. Is that a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1-2 pm ET. Free Webinar, Northeast ADA Center
February 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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❤️ Today is #WearRedDay to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading killer of women.
Here are 10 other facts you need to know about women and cardiovascular disease: www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-hea...
Facts
There are many misconceptions about heart disease in women, and they could be putting you at risk. We’ll help arm you with the facts and dispel some myths.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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To access the Audio Described stream of the Olympics go to the link below for NBC Olympics & Paralympics

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Audio Description Replays
Watch Audio Description full replay video from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Blind and low vision fans to experience Super Bowl 60 in new way
#Superbowl #Accessibilty
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Blind and low vision fans to experience Super Bowl 60 in new way
Some blind and low vision fans will get to use haptic tablets at Super Bowl 60. It allows them to feel the ball as it moves around the field.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Important information from the ADA National Network - Your Employment Rights as a Person with a Disability and the ADA

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Your Employment Rights as a Person with a Disability and the ADA | ADA National Network
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February 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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For the first time ever Puerto Rican Sign Language is formally included in the Super Bowl halftime show! LSPR is not the same as American Sign Language. #LSPR #SignLanguage #SuperBowl #PuertoRico www.hola.com/us/entertain...
Celimar Rivera Cosme is set to make Super Bowl history alongside Bad Bunny: Here’s how
For the millions watching around the world, it will be a landmark moment for deaf representation
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February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Registration for the free virtual ADA State of the Science Research Conference on February 26 and March 12, 2026 is OPEN! Register here: https://adata.org/sos-2026 #ADAStateOfScience #ADANetwork #DisabledSky
Register now! for Registration is open for the ADA State of the Science Research Conference. February 26 and March 12, 2026. The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom left corner.
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Don't miss this important webinar from the Disability Workforce Development Center!
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Don't miss this webinar!
Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

#MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #BipolarAwareness #MentalWellness

🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/82
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February 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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It’s Low Vision Awareness Month! Many people in the United States live with low vision. This month, we will be sharing related resources and articles. Get started by visiting the National Eye Institute's page here: www.nei.nih.gov/.../low-visi...
#LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LowVision
February 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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🌟 Join us for Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

#MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #BipolarAwareness #MentalWellness

🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/82
Man looking at his reflection a mirror. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, February 10, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am ET.
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Be a good winter neighbor!
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice makes getting around easier for everyone.

Remember... Not clearing the ground can make it impossible for some people with disabilities to get around.

Call with ADA related questions - 1-800-949-4232
5 kids dressed in winter gear. One child pushing another child in a wheelchair over the snowy sidewalk. Be a good winter neighbor! Woman in wheelchair looking out window to a snow covered front yard. Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice makes getting around easier for everyone. Remember... Not clearing the ground can make it impossible for some people with disabilities to get around. Northeast ADA Center and Cornell University logos.
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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As we brace for a wild winter weather weekend, please use caution and be safe while removing snow.

If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities, please contact the Northeast ADA Center at 800-949-4232
Person using crutches trying to cross snowy road. Winter is hard enough... To ensure access, snow removal should be done quickly! Remember... The ADA requires maintenance of accessible features by state/local government and businesses. State laws may have penalties for entities failing to remove snow or blocking access. Northeast ADA Center and Cornell University Logos. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 800-949-4232
January 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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January 23 is Ed Roberts Day! Today we honor his life and legacy! #EdRobertsDay
Photo of Ed Roberts. Important ADA Activists- Ed Roberts. Father of the Independent Living Movement. Pioneer in Disability Rights Movement. “The greatest lesson of the civil rights movement is the moment you let others speak for you, you lose” Northeast ADA Center logo, Cornell University Logo. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232.
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Our knowledgeable Technical Assistance team is here to answer your ADA-related questions!

You can reach us with your ADA-related questions by email or phone.
📩 Email: northeastada@cornell.edu
📱call: 1- 800-949-4232
#ADA #TechnicalAssistance
A person reading something on their phone. What is Technical Assistance from the Northeast ADA Center? it is answers to questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to a particular situation.
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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What does accessible mean? A place, product, service, activity, or communication is accessible if it can be used with or without a disability. #Accessible
For more resources and information visit: northeastada.org/resources?q=...
image of skiers on a lift. What does accessible mean? A place, product, service, activity, or communication is accessible if it can be used with or without a disability. Northeast ADA center logo.
January 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM