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10/24/2025

Be sure to join Mariposa's own, Jana Burke, as she leads the conversation on the next Arts n' Rec Series Webinar with the Great Lakes ADA Center. Learn about practical strategies for disability inclusive staffing for arts, culture, and recreation programs!

There's still time to register for our Arts-n-Rec webinar on "Managing the Fun: Inclusive Staffing in Arts & Recreation."

Arts & recreation agencies have made great strides in creating accessible programming & facilities for users with disabilities. The next step for disability inclusion focuses on staffing. Join the discussion about creating accessible, inclusive opportunities for employees & volunteers with disabilities & learn about the positive impact of disability diversity & inclusion in your arts & recreation program.

Register now: bit.ly/4gXjaCN
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker: Jana Burke, PhD, ADA Consultant, Great Plains ADA Center

10/06/2025

Another learning opportunity featuring our very own, Jana Burke. On Wednesday, October 8 she's joining Marcy Hintzman from the Great Lakes ADA Center for Ask an ADA Pro: Leave as Reasonable Accommodation. They'll be answering YOUR questions about leave LIVE from 2 pm - 3 pm ET! Registration is free, but required! Visit adatraining.org!

We're excited to jump into the NDEAM festivities with the Ask an ADA Professional: Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation webinar happening next Wednesday, October 8 at 1-2 pm CT! Join our own Jana Burke as she and Marcy Hintzman from the Great Lakes ADA Center field YOUR questions about leave as reasonable accommodation in the workplace including discussion about medical leave requests, return-to-work, and coordinating ADA leave with FMLA and other relevant laws!

Register now: bit.ly/3IAFw03

10/03/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Mariposa has a TON of training opportunities coming your way!

To kick things off, Workforce Colorado Pikes Peak and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation are hosting a 4-part virtual webinar series for employers. Join Mariposa's own, Jana Burke, for a FREE one-hour discussion about Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace happening Tuesday, October 7 at 10 am MT!

To learn more about the series or to register for any of the four available sessions, visit https://ppwfc.org/business-events/

Business Success Workshops – Get registered today! Pathways to Progress Workforce Colorado Pikes Peak and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation are hosting free virtual workshops in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Get the tools you need to build a modern, thriving busi...

07/01/2025

A special thank you to Pennie Nichol with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center for her blog article highlighting Jana's session at about women with disabilities in the workplace

My experience and takeaways from the National ADA Symposium.

05/08/2025

Important advocacy opportunity! Important agencies like the Administration for Community Living are slated for elimination under the new administration. Elimination of these programs would set back disability and aging services 3 decades. Tell your legislators NO to rolling back disability inclusion, accessibility, independent living, community participation, and so much more!

We need you to tell Congress to oppose cuts to disability and aging programs. These programs provide critical, life-saving services to people with disabilities and older Americans in our communities.

05/08/2025

Important reminder as we continue to recognize

This , we are reminded of the mental health challenges that expecting and new parents may face. Maternal mental health concerns affect all parents—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

If you or someone you know is navigating this journey, explore and share the NAMI Guide to Maternal & New Parent Mental Health for resources to support you and those you love before, during, and after pregnancy.

Let’s break the stigma and remind every parent: it's okay to ask for help: nami.org/newparents

Tag a friend or share this post to spread awareness. Together, we can create a world where no parent feels alone.

05/06/2025

As always, it was an absolute pleasure presenting at . Thanks to all the great attendees in sessions 5B) Title I Basics and 6B) Reasonable Accommodations!

And that's all for Day 2 of Virtual! Another great day of ADA training and conversation about topics as diverse as flexible work arrangements, transition planning for parks & recreation departments, universal design, advice for ADA coordinators, and so much more! Thank you to all of our presenters, captioners, ASL interpreters, moderators, and attendees! We will see everyone bright and early tomorrow morning to wrap up the conference!

10/31/2024

Make sure your poll workers are ready to help voters with disabilities! Check out these great resources from our friends at the Great Plains ADA Center

We're one week away from the election! If you're a voter with a disability, be sure to review your rights and responsibilities BEFORE you head to the polls or fill out your ballot. Check out this helpful publication from the DOJ - The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities.

https://www.ada.gov/resources/protecting-voter-rights/

10/31/2024

Awesome reminder from Bridgett Graham as we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

As we wrap up , we're reminded that access to employment for people with disabilities isn’t just an individual achievement—it’s a collective gain that uplifts us all. Inclusive workplaces create space for diverse perspectives to drive meaningful change, as shared by NDI’s own Bridgett Graham. Together, let’s continue to build inclusive workplaces that strengthen our communities and amplify the voices of all.

Image description: Square green graphic with white text reading: “Ensuring access to employment for people with disabilities benefits our communities because it opens the door for many different and diverse perspectives to work. People with disabilities lead, are able to contribute, engage and elevate corporations, big and small, to bring forth a real benefit that can have real impact on our communities.” -Bridget Graham, Manager, Financial Empowerment. The ABLE NRC logo is in the top right corner of the graphic.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Here's to a fun, accessible, and inclusive holiday for all!

10/27/2024

If you follow Mariposa, you know we are huge proponents of job descriptions to assist with ADA compliance. Here's a great discussion about the benefits of job descriptions for risk management.

Too often, job descriptions remain unchanged for years, merely given a perfunctory review each time an employer needs to hire a new candidate before...

09/17/2024

Make sure to join Mariposa's own, Jana Burke, in Madison, WI October 21-22 and earn your Advanced Employment Certificate!

Are you a human resources professional? Part of your company's talent acquisition team? A job coach or workforce development professional? A self-advocate interested in building your expertise about ADA Title I and disability inclusion in the workplace?

We have an AWESOME opportunity for you! Join us for the 2024 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference in Madison, WI on October 21-22 and earn your Advanced Employment Certificate. This is the first time we're offering the certificate in person! So join the conversation, network with your colleagues, and learn everything you want to know (and more) about employment and the ADA!

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2024FallCoordinatorConf
Registration closes October 10!