Rocky Mountain ADA Center

09/25/2025

September 8th to 12th was Voting Disability Rights Week. There are several Federal laws that protect the rights of voters with disabilities, in addition to the Americans with Disabilities Act:

- Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984
- National Voter Registration Act of 1993
- Help America Vote Act of 2022

Learn more about each laws here: https://www.ada.gov/resources/protecting-voter-rights/

This document provides guidance on how the ADA and other Federal laws protect the rights of voters with disabilities.

09/24/2025

A great resource for parents of children with disabilities is available via -

Welcome to the official Show & Tell YouTube channel! We give parents and caregivers the resources they need to help their children with disabilities thrive! Our focus is crafting relationships with underserved BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) families and connecting them with the tools...

09/24/2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring! This is a temporary position, they are seeking an Accessibility Coordinator that has expertise in both ADA compliance and Microsoft Word. The goal of this position ensure that all public-facing documents meet the highest standards of accessibility.

If that interests you, the link for the job application is here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5029999/temporary-cpw-accessibility-coordinator-denver?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to Colorado and its citizens, and create a colorful Colorado we are all proud to live in.  For technical assistance including password help, please contact NEOGOV at (855) 524...

09/24/2025

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

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

For Su***de Prevention Month, National Institute of Mental Health has posted up digital shareables to raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for su***de and know how to get help.

Digital Shareables: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-su***de-prevention

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Download and share informational graphics, social media messages, and videos, to help raise awareness about su***de prevention.

09/17/2025

During the month of October, Rocky Mountain ADA Center will be providing services with limited staff, so response times may be a bit delayed. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to provide you with proper resources and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act!

The United States Department of Justice also has a technical assistance line you may use, if needed, which is 800-514-0301 or refer to their ADA website: https://www.ada.gov/.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can be reached for any Title 1 inquiries or any complaints you wish to make which is 800-669-4000 or their website: https://www.eeoc.gov/.

09/15/2025

Hispanic Heritage Month occurs September 15th to October 15th! The ADA protects people with disabilities at every intersection of identity. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates all parts of our community, including disability. By raising awareness, we can help break down stigma and improve lives. Learn more about it here: https://rmad.ac/HHMonth

From September 15th to October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month.

09/15/2025

Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology is seeking new Community Steering Committee members to their Empathy Lab! The expansion of the CSC is paramount to continuing their work helping Coloradans have equitable experiences with the state's digital services and products.

Interested in learning more:

The CSC is a group that currently includes nine individuals who have been selected based on their interest, readiness and commitment from across various Colorado communities. CSC members represent a wide variety of lived experiences and perspectives. We are action and results-oriented ambassadors of...

09/15/2025

University at Albany, SUNY is conducting a survey about the usage of your state's developmental disability office. They want to better understand how people with developmental disabilities use their service's website in order to achieve their goal of improving access to information and ensure that these online tools meet the needs of the community.

Contact jmanganello@albany.edu for more information!

09/12/2025

The United States Department of Justice sued Uber again, this time for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including blind individuals who use service animals and those who use mobility devices including stowable wheelchairs.

Read more here: https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1413866/dl

09/12/2025

Judge granted a dismissal of a case against Appliance Factory in Thornton, CO, that involved an employee with possible long COVID, due to the inability to carry out her request of an accommodation based on disability. This case is a reminder that disability disclosure is essential when it comes to engaging in the interactive process and providing medical documentation in order to achieve reasonable accommodation success. Read more in this article: https://www.hrdive.com/news/eeoc-appliance-factory-long-covid-lawsuit-dismissed-accommodation/759521/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMwWlhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg6g4nSvNbw9Cn374JI7rB3dKVN9dWn4eBGSR72toRBLqK17lj9mu76x4Vrt_aem_T-f0dpfSNutzKgkMJIMdyQ

Use of leave as a disability accommodation is often a thorny issue for employers to navigate.