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The Southeast ADA Center staff are deeply saddened by the passing of Jason Jones, our long-time friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed as a passionate disability rights leader and a caring and generous man. Living What You Believe: Jason Jones’ Lasting Influence  hdi.uky.edu/news/living-...
Jason Jones, a bald man with a salt and pepper beard and moustache, wearing a red and white striped polo shirt and a big smile on his face.
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Exciting news from The Ability Center!
Join the 2026 Employment Training Program to gain tools and resources for inclusive hiring and workplace practices. Participants will learn strategies to employ and support people with disabilities.
Register today at abilitycenter.org/employment-training
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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During November, voters throughout the U.S. will be going to their polling place or voting by absentee ballot. Check out our fact sheet: “Welcoming Voters with Disabilities.” #ADA #VotingAccess #DisabilityRights #AccessibleVoting adasoutheast.org/wp-content/u...
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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September is National Recovery Month Theme: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life) This week highlights how a sense of belonging can help people on their recovery journey. #RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #YouAreNotAlone
September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Celebrate and raise awareness of the incredible difference service dogs make in the lives of people with disabilities. September is #NationalServiceDogMonth. If you have questions about service animals, contact us or visit the Service Animal Resource Hub at adata.org/service-anim...
white husky with a service dog halter
September 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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September is National Recovery Month Theme: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)
This week focuses on how safe, stable living environments aid recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.
Recovery starts at the front door Recovery is a family affair Recovery is the foundation to a healthy and happy home Recovery starts with a safe place to call home
September 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Researchers at Syracuse University are looking for individuals to participate in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of services provided to jobseekers with disabilities. Interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute at VRstudy@syr.edu
Volunteers needed for research study Researchers at Syracuse University are looking for individuals to participate in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of services provided to jobseekers with disabilities. If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute by email at VRstudy@syr.edu Your are eligible if you: Are 18-64 years old Currently receive SSI or SSDI Have access to internet via phone, tablet, or computer Are not currently receiving benefits counseling services Participation is voluntary Participation involves Completing 3 online surveys of 30 minutes each Being assigned to one of two groups. Activities may differ by group; some participants will take part in additional sessions related to benefits counseling Participants will receive A $25 e-gift card for signing up to participate A $25 e-gift card for each online survey completed Interested? If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute by email at VRstudy@syr.edu
September 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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September is National Recovery Month This week explores key aspects of health and well-being. Key points: Believe you can recover, and you are halfway there. Recovery includes whole health. Treatment, recovery support services, and community connections make recovery possible.
#RecoveryMonth2025
recovery starts with caring for your whole self Recovery is a way to care for yourself every day Wellness supports recovery
September 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Participate in a New Technology Pilot Program
Tools for Life partner, Lotus, has created a wearable that can control objects at home wirelessly, and is currently seeking participants to use the Lotus Ring! More information and Register to participate in the pilot study mailchi.mp/gatfl/partic...
Text - Tools for Life partner, Lotus, has created a wearable that can control objects at home wirelessly, and is currently seeking participants to use the Lotus Ring! Picture of the ring and a light switch
August 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Punk, Policy, and Pride: Dr. Cynthia George’s Story
From punk gigs to policy rooms, Dr. Cynthia George is breaking barriers and amplifying disability pride in this ADA in Tennessee Oral History episode.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Disaster Preparedness for Parents with Disabilities Webinar
This webinar will take place on Monday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Register brandeis.zoom.us/.../WN_H3VtB....
The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University and the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
July 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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New ADA Live Episode 143: The Importance of Music in the Disability Rights Movement with Jeff Moyer, Disability Rights Activist, Musician, & Writer #ADAAnniversary35 #DisabilityRights
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July 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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July 21 at 10:00 PM (ET) a new film about #DisabilityInclusion - the TV broadcast premiere of #TheRideAhead
Can't watch in real time? Stream for FREE following the premiere on POV.org and the PBS app.
More Info: www.pbs.org/pov/films/ri...
#DisabilityAwareness #AdultsWithDisabilities
The Ride Ahead movie poster with an image of Samuel Habib. Text above and below reads "You're invited to the broadcast premiere of The Ride Ahead. July 21, 2025 at 10pm on PBS." Taglines: "Love, Tattoos, and Other Disabled Things. A Film by Samuel Habib and Dan Habib." About “The Ride Ahead” - Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career and find love. But “no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability.” Watch this feature documentary based on the Emmy-winning My Disability Roadmap.
June 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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ADALive! New Episode 142: The ADA and Employment Rights for Employees with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders
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Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the employment rights of people with alcohol or substance use disorders @newenglandada.adata.org
June 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Join Us in Atlanta June 15 - 18 for the 2025 National ADA Symposium to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ADA! Many of our staff are presenting, and you will be able to meet the entire Southeast ADA staff - we would love to meet you in person. Learn more adasoutheast.org/join-us-for-...
ADA 35 Celebrate July 26, 2025 Southeast ADA Center
May 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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You don't want to miss our most recent drop Episode 141: Parental Rights of Parents with Disabilities
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May 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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As we wrap up the month of April, let us be remindful that April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Did you know that Alcoholism is generally recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn more about The ADA, Addiction, and Recovery. adata.org/factsheet/ad...
April 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The Southeast ADA Center – a project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University – welcomes Stacey Kernisan as the new ADA Distance Learning and Training Coordinator, advancing our mission of increasing knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bbi.syr.edu/2025/04/stac...
Stacey Kernisan's headshot
April 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd, and it is a day to celebrate those who either have autism or are autistic. It's a day to raise awareness and increase understanding of autism spectrum disorders. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
World Autism Awareness Day April 2 increase understanding of autism spectrum disorders 1 out of 36 kids in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Over 78,000,000 people are the worlds are on the autism spectrum 75% of autistic adults are underemployed or unemployed
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Southeast ADA Center and Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University Release a Research Brief on Employment and Disability Read the press release to learn more
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April 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Southeast ADA Center and Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University Release a New Research Brief on Poverty and Disability. Read the press release to learn more adasoutheast.org/southeast-ad...
March 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Today we celebrate World Down Syndrom Day. Learn more and seperate the myths from the facts
March 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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You do not want to miss this new episode of ADALive! Episode 139: Omnium Circus Creates a Show for Everyone adalive.org/episodes/epi...
March 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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February is Black History Month Celebrate with Us!
Shining a Light on 4 Influential Black Americans with Disabilities. Learn more blackhistorymonth.gov
Many Thanks to our SU intern Chase Coleman for his contribution to this post #BlackHistoryMonth
February is Black History Month Celebrate with Us! Shining a Light on 4 Influential Black Americans with Disabilities. Simone Biles Missy Elliot Clarence Page Daymond John Simone Biles She is the first female gymnast to win 4 consecutive world titles since the 1970’s She has won 14 world Championship medals At the age of 6 she was diagnosed with ADHD She took the 2020 Olympics off to focus on her mental health “We can push ourselves further. We always have more to give.” – Simone Biles Missy Elliot She is a businesswoman, rapper, and grammy award winner At the peak of her career in 2008 she starting losing an alarming amount of weight. This caused criticism, but it was because she was diagnosed with graves disease - an uncurable autoimmune disorder with a host of symptoms Her condition hindered her from making music for years. She made a comeback in 2011 with Katy Perry and Michelle Obama
February 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM