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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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Is an Accommodation Forever?
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
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A man using an tablet in a work setting with another man looking at the tablet over his shoulder. Is an Accommodation Forever? December 10, 2025, 1pm ET.
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Is an Accommodation Forever?
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
✔️ Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
Register Today: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10867/regi...
A man using an tablet in a work setting with another man looking at the tablet over his shoulder. Is an Accommodation Forever? December 10, 2025, 1pm ET.
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Today we honor all who have served.
Thank you, Veterans! #VeteransDay
#Veterans
Navy blue background with an American flag in the center. Thank you for your service. Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Webinar this Wednesday! Don't Miss it!
When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability

#ADA #Disclosure #Disability #Employment
One hour of CRC credit is available.
Register now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10866/regi...
Man holding a form in his left hand while typing on a laptop with his right hand. When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability. Wednesday, November 17, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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¿Es necesario que los colegios electorales sean accesibles para las personas con discapacidad? Los colegios electorales de las elecciones federales deben ser físicamente accesibles o, de esto no ser posible, deben ofrecer otras maneras de emitir el voto. Este requisito procede de la Ley de Voto y Accesibilidad para Ancianos y Minusválidos de 1984.
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Si tengo una discapacidad, ¿puedo recibir asistencia para emitir mi voto?

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Si tengo una discapacidad, ¿puedo recibir asistencia para emitir mi voto? La Ley del Derecho al Voto de 1965 permite que un votante tenga a alguien que le ayude mientras vota. La única persona a la que no se permite ayudar es su empleador, o un agente de su empleador o sindicato.
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th 🗳️

For more information on voting rights, go to: www.northeastada.org/resources?q=...
#ADA #VotingRights #Vote
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act say about voting? Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs Accessible to people with disabilities through physical access and reasonable modifications. They must also provide auxiliary aids and services. People in line to vote. Northeast ADA Center logo
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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🎃 Halloween is on Friday!
Remember to keep pathways clear! 🎃
Little girl holding jack-o-lantern bucket trick or treating in front of a house using a wheelchair. Trick or Treating: Accessible Walkways Trick or Treating should be fun for all - so keep your pathways clear. A clear path that is at least 36 inches wide greatly increases access for people with disabilities. Decorations and plantings should not protrude into travel routes. Ensure adequate lighting to reduce the risk of falls. If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Trick-or-Treating: Allergy Awareness

If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
Jack-o-lantern full of candy on front door steps. Trick-or-Treating: Allergy Awareness Some kids have allergies that can make celebrating Halloween in the community more challenging for them and their families. How can you make it easier? Offer non-food treats such as stickers or novelty items. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Do you have ADA related questions?
Find out what the Northeast ADA Center can do for you!
Contact our Technical Assistance Line at 1-800-949-4232, email us at northeastada@cornell.edu or check out our many resources on our webpage northeastada.org
#ADA
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October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📣 Upcoming Webinar!
When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability
#ADA #Disclosure #Disability #Employment
One hour of CRC credit is available.
Register now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10866/regi...
Man holding a form in his left hand while typing on a laptop with his right hand. When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability. Wednesday, November 17, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
October 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Upcoming Webinar!
When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability

#ADA #Disclosure #Disability #Employment
One hour of CRC credit is available.
Register now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10866/regi...
Man holding a form in his left hand while typing on a laptop with his right hand. When the Employer Requests Documentation of Disability. Wednesday, November 17, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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The Disability Workforce Development Center provides essential employment services training for professionals who support individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment.

Join us October 23rd for our 1st webinar.
Go to: ytionline.org/webinars/71
Individuals in a meeting seated around a table. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. The Yang-Tan Institute is excited to present essential employment services training for professionals who support individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment.
October 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Call it White Cane Awareness Day or White Cane Safety Day- either way, Today we recognize the significant role of the White Cane. 

It is an essential tool that gives many people the ability to move safely and live an independent life. #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #WhiteCaneAwareness
White Cane Day. Walking cane used by people with visual impairments.
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📍Join Us Tomorrow for this Important Free Webinar!
Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

#ADA #Disclosure #Disability #Employment
One hour of CRC credit is available.
Register now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
October 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being. Together, let's create a world where mental health is valued and supported. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma
World Mental Health Day, October 10th. Image of a hand with a watering can, watering a brain with blooming flowers around it.
October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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"Getting Older at Work"
#ADA #AgeismAwarenessDay
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
"Getting Older at Work" Disability prevalence greatly increases with age, so it's important that older workers and employers know their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. Reasonable accommodations that may benefit older workers include: - Accessible parking spaces - Screen magnification software - Flexible scheduling - Periodic rest breaks - A sit-stand desk - TIme off for medical treatment Make sure to communicate with older workers when deciding which accommodations to put into place. #ADA #AgeismAwarenessDay If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
October 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Aging in place means staying in one's own home both safely and comfortably. Incorporating unviersal design principles in building design benefits everyone, including the aging population.
#AgeismAwarenessDay
For more information, visit our website: www.northeastada.org
Aging in Place Aging in place means staying in one's own home both safely and comfortably. Incorporating unviersal design principles in building design benefits everyone, including the aging population. Here are some examples of universal design principles that can make homes more accessible: Open floor plans with few obstructions. No-step entries. Wider doorways. Lever-style door handles. Removing throw rugs. Lower cooktop surfaces and sinks. faded picture of older person's hands sitting crossed over the end of a wooden cane. Northeast ADA Center Logo and Cornell University logo. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, Contact us at 1-800-949-4232. Gant information.
October 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay
Are older adults automatically covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
No, but as we age, we are much more likely to have a disability.
For more information, visit our website: www.northeastada.org
Older woman wearing glasses, sitting while leaning on her wooden cane. Are older adults automatically covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act? No, but as we age, we are much more likely to have a disability. Northeast ADA Logo.
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Service Animals and Business
What kinds of animals can be service animals under the ADA? Only dogs- or in some cases, miniature horses- can be service animals.
For more information, visit our #ServiceAnimals in Public Spaces website: serviceanimalquestions.org
Woman with dark glasses sitting at desk, with one hand on service dog. Service Animals and Business - What kinds of animals can be service animals under the ADA? Only dogs- or in some cases, miniature horses- can be service animals. Northeast ADA Center logo.
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day! This year’s theme is #UniqueAndUnited.
It is a day to raise awareness and recognize the achievements of the 50 million people world-wide in the CP community.
Graphic of the world with the continents made of photos of people. This world CP day, we are #UniqueAndUnited. World Cerebral Palsy Day, October 8th.
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Why make the effort to welcome service animals in your business?
- 61 million people in the US have a disability.
- Welcoming service animals and their handlers expands your customer base.
For more information on #ServiceAnimals in Public, visit our website:
serviceanimalquestions.org
In background image of service dog with person using wheelchair. Service Animals and Business. Why make the effort to welcome service animals in your business? 61 million people in the US have a disability. Welcoming service animals and their handlers expands your customer base. Northeast ADA Center logo.
October 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Service Animals and Business.
Visit our Service Animal in Public Spaces website for more information: serviceanimalquestions.org
#ServiceAnimals
3 women walking, one using a cane, and one using a service dog. Northeast ADA Center logo. Service Animals and Business. Two tips for when a service animal enters your business… -Don’t distract a service animal; they’re working. -Remember that the handler is your customer, not the animal.
October 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM