ADA-Indiana

09/23/2025

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center is collaborating with community agencies to host a FREE webinar in Spanish to learn about Disability Rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act with special guest Wilmer Valderrama. September 24, 2025 at 7:00-8:30 PM ET. Register to participate in the Spanish webinar via Zoom https://loom.ly/mWrXNQI

09/17/2025

October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent," recognizes how workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy. For more information go to NDEAM - Office of Disability Employment Policy.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

09/17/2025

Register for our ADA Audio webinar titled, "Sexual Education, Disability, and the Law: Understanding the ADA’s Role."

This ADA Audio webinar explores the intersection of sexuality, disability, and the law. Participants will gain insights into the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual education, the myths and stigmas that persist, and the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through case studies, cultural perspectives, and practical strategies, the session will highlight how to promote inclusive, respectful, and accessible sexual education for all.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n1d7iF

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Mariana Garcia Torres, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC

09/16/2025

Join us next Tuesday, Sept 23 in Evansville!

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09/15/2025

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-uber-denying-rides-passengers-service-dogs-wheelchairs

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. Uber is the largest provider of ride-hailing services in the United States. The la...

09/08/2025

Did you know there are over 40 million eligible voters with disabilities in the U.S.?

The disability community is a significant voting bloc, but our community faces many barriers to the ballot.

That's why we hold Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) every year. DVRW is next week, and we can't wait! 🤩 There are many ways to get involved and do your part to build an accessible democracy.

Signing up as a DVRW partner to access our full toolkit, which includes messaging guidance about the disability vote, shareable social media graphics in eight languages, accessibility guidance, and more. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPpZVCMQcUMA2sWKjDjVkJcXpUHwbVj44wzxiqMJNeQ-rVOQ/viewform

You can also join a virtual or in-person DVRW event or host your own!

Wanna learn more and participate? Check out our revamped page at https://www.aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week/

ID: Next week is disability voting rights week on a dark blue background. "Next week is" is written in a contrasting blue, and "disability voting rights week" is written in a contrasting red.

09/04/2025

🤝 We’re proud to partner with INSILC to promote the upcoming Evansville Disability Town Hall — a free, community-focused event where your voice matters!

🗓 Tuesday, September 23
⏰ 4–6 PM CT
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Evansville

Join us for an afternoon of conversation with Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, State Representative Alex Burton, and Evansville City Councilor Ben Trockman. This is your chance to ask questions, share your experiences, and discuss key issues that impact Hoosiers with disabilities, including healthcare, transportation, employment and more.
Register for this free event: https://form.jotform.com/252234731471149
ASL Interpreter and CART Services will be provided.
📧 Accommodation requests: Info@INSILC.org



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Flyer for the Disability Town Hall hosted by INSILC and sponsored by AARP Indiana. Event details: Tuesday, September 23, 4:00–6:00 PM CT at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Evansville. Featured speakers are Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, State Representative Alex Burton, and Evansville City Councilor Ben Trockman. Yellow button reads: “Register for this FREE Event.” Text notes that accommodation requests can be sent to Info@IndianaSILC.org, and ASL interpreters and CART services will be provided.
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08/28/2025

👏 Two Hoosier children with complex medical conditions can continue receiving attendant care services provided by family members, a vital outcome that will allow the children to remain in the community rather than go to nursing facilities. This Seventh Circuit decision was achieved due to legal advocacy by IDR and ACLU-IN! Read the full press release https://www.in.gov/idr/reports-and-press/court-decision-regarding-attendant-care-press-release-august-2025/ . 💙

08/28/2025

📣This is the last week to apply to be an INSILC Council Member!

Council members play a vital role in shaping policies, guiding statewide planning, and amplifying the voices of Hoosiers with disabilities. If you believe in consumer control and self-determination, we encourage you to apply. Applications are due Monday, August 25.

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://insilc.org/indiana-statewide-independent-living-council-seeking-new-members/

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Blue background graphic with bold yellow boxes containing black text. The top box reads “Join the Council!” and the second box reads “INSILC is now recruiting new members.” Below, a black-and-white hand holds a megaphone with yellow sound waves coming out. In the bottom right corner is the INSILC logo, which includes an outline of Indiana with the letters “IN” and the text “Statewide Independent Living Council.”

08/28/2025

Make sure your content has strong color contrast.

Text should stand out clearly from the background.

✅ Use dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background
🚫 Don’t use very bright or similar looking colors together

Good contrast helps people with low vision read your posts.

08/28/2025

United Cerebral Palsy presents the 2025 Conference on Latinos with Disabilities, a free two-day virtual event spotlighting the diverse experiences of Latinos with disabilities.

Join us September 17-18, 2025, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. ET each day to explore the intersections of culture, disability, and identity through keynote speakers, panel discussions, and community conversations.

Closed captioning in English and live Spanish interpretation will be provided. There is no cost to attend this online conference, but registration is required.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3V4bh4i

08/19/2025

UPCOMING TRAINING:

Fair Housing Act: Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications

DATE: 09/02/25
TIME: 10:00am - 11:30am (ET)
OR
2:00pm - 3:30pm (ET)

This 90-minute training offers essential guidance on making housing accessible for people with disabilities under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The session focuses on the FHA’s requirements for housing providers, including the obligation to accommodate standard procedures and services and to allow reasonable structural modifications that meet accessibility needs. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to effectively support individuals with disabilities through practical accommodations and modifications that align with FHA standards. In addition, an accessibility expert will be available to answer your questions during a live Q&A session on reasonable accommodations and modifications.

During the Q&A part of the training, accessibility expert Eric Contreras will answer your questions about the Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Safe Harbor, and other accessibility issues live.

Each attendee who attends for 45 minutes or longer will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are also available for passing the final quiz.

The 2:00pm - 3:30pm training session includes ASL interpreters.

For More Information and to Register, use this link:

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