A project of TransCen, Inc. & funded by U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, we provide information, guidance & training on the ADA in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Service Animals & the ADA
Service animals perform trained tasks for people with disabilities, like guiding, alerting, or mobility support.
Emotional support animals provide comfort but aren’t task-trained—different laws may apply.
#ServiceAnimals#ADA#Accessibility
DOJ Civil Rights Division releases 2021-2024 enforcement highlights:
✔️ Fighting discrimination in housing, voting & policing
✔️ Prosecuting hate crimes
✔️ Enforcing ADA for accessibility
Read more: https://t.co/hkJk1QqCvo
#CivilRights#MidAtlanticADA#EqualProtection#DOJ
Looking for expert guidance on workplace accommodations? ♿🏢
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, confidential support to help employers & employees navigate disability employment and the ADA.
Learn more: https://t.co/dTYoi2HyKg
#ADA#InclusiveEmployment
New Webinar: The Intersection of Race, Disability, and the ADA. We'll discuss:
✔️ Systemic barriers
✔️ Advocacy & policy change
✔️ Community resilience
March 4th, 12–1 PM ET | Virtual
Register: https://t.co/NeaIobkvHk
#DisabilityRights#MidAtlanticADA
Reminder: Accessible Parking Webinar – Feb 19 🚗
Still time to register! Learn about ADA rules, common misconceptions & when other laws apply
📅 Feb 19, 2025
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM ET
🖥️ Virtual Event
👉 Register: https://t.co/8j1R3fRqmW
#AccessibleParking#ADACompliance#MidAtlanticADA
Happy Monday! Compassion guides meaningful change. When we lead with empathy, we create inclusive communities where everyone belongs. 💙
#MondayMotivation#Compassion#MidAtlanticADA
💡Did you know employers with 15+ employees must provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA?
This includes:
✔️Modifying workspaces
✔️Flexible schedules
✔️Assistive technology
The ADA ensures equal opportunities for all!
#ADA#DisabilityInclusion#WorkplaceEquity
Deaf Way Film Festival 2025 🎬
🗓️ Oct 16–19, 2025
📍 Gallaudet Univ, Washington, D.C.
Celebrate Deaf culture, sign language & storytelling! Submissions open now.
👉 Details: https://t.co/P2s78DO5eK
#DeafWayFilmFestival2025#DeafCulture#MidAtlanticADA
Free webinar: Common Myths and Mix-Ups: Accessible Parking
🗓️ Feb 19, 2025
⏰ 2 PM ET
Learn about ADA parking requirements, laws, & misconceptions with expert Nancy Horton.
👉 Register: https://t.co/iKC2s6Xzse
#AccessibleParking#ADACompliance#FreeWebinar
Empowering people aging with disabilities:
• Tele Tai Chi: Zoom classes for wellness & connection.
• Fall-Detection Watch: Alerts contacts in emergencies.
• Voice Assistants: Help manage tasks & automation.
Learn more: https://t.co/mVXlgdqGQo
#MidAtlanticADA
💡 ADA Fact:
Public accommodations like restaurants, hotels, & stores must remove barriers if "readily achievable"—simple changes like:
✔️ Adding ramps
✔️ Widening doors
✔️ Accessible signage
Equal access for all! 🌟
#ADA#AccessibilityMatters#InclusiveDesign
AI is creating new possibilities for students with disabilities, making learning more accessible! Schools are still mastering how to use these tools effectively.
💡 What do you think about AI in education?
📖 Learn more: https://t.co/DleVvVI7rd
#AIInEducation#EdTech
The 2025 National ADA Symposium
🖥️ Virtual: May 5-7, 2025
📍 In-Person: June 15-18, Atlanta, GA
Topics: ADA enforcement, accessible design, employment rights & tech trends. Sessions feature DOJ & EEOC experts.
👉 Register: https://t.co/UfEqfIFQ1P
#ADASymposium2025#MidAtlanticADA
Big News for Digital Accessibility:
Starting April 2024, state & local gov websites/apps must meet new DOJ standards to ensure accessibility.
Deadlines:
•Large entities: April 2026
•Small entities: April 2027
Learn more: https://t.co/cz4DaGw1du
#ADACompliance#MidAtlanticADA
📚 Key Disability Laws in Education 🌟
ADA, IDEA, & Section 504 ensure equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
📝 Learn more in this guide: https://t.co/j6EROXPZ9j
Share with educators & parents!
#DisabilityRights#InclusiveEducation#EqualAccess
NEXT WEEK! Join our FREE Jan 29 webinar on AI & the ADA. Experts Diego & Marisa Demaya will discuss AI's impact on accessibility, legal updates, and bias solutions.
Learn & register: https://t.co/1jg6yI2gnq
#AIandADA#ADACompliance#InclusiveTech#AIAccessibility
📖 Spotlight on Employment for People with IDD
The latest *Impact* issue explores challenges & opportunities for people with IDD, from ending subminimum wages to programs driving change.
Read more: https://t.co/mzlSoThAKU
#EmploymentForAll#DisabilityInclusion
#ICYMI: The EEOC is suing Equinox for denying a woman with endometriosis a job over absence concerns, hiring a less qualified male instead.
Discrimination based on disability or sex is illegal. Know your rights. Learn more: https://t.co/8uX1fPR5BI
#EEOC#WorkplaceEquality