Northeast ADA Center

12/11/2025

Great shopping tips for what to gift to kids with visual disabilities from Braille Works!

It can be hard trying to find the perfect Christmas gift.

Lucky for you, we've put together some pointers on what to gift to kids with visual disabilities.

Make this Christmas a memorable one with a present that reflects inclusion and thoughtfulness.

For more details and gift ideas, head on over to our blog, Tips on Getting the Best Christmas Gifts for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision.

12/11/2025

New Success Story available from the ADA National Network!

New Success Story available from the ADA National Network!

Our newest success story, Building Becomes an Accessible Vinyl Shop, was published today! This success story, adapted from a call to a regional ADA Center, follows Kaia and her recent purchase of a building for her vinyl business. Read more about Kaia's experience connecting with the ADA National Network here: https://adata.org/short-success-stories %20Becomes%20an%20Accessible%20Vinyl%20Shop

12/11/2025

7 ways Android products are becoming more accessible

This December, Android is getting new accessibility updates like dark theme’s expanded option, emotion tags in Expressive Captions, easier Voice Access and more.

12/10/2025

Don't miss this new webinar from the Disability Workforce Development Center (DWDC)!

🌟 Don't Miss This New Training! Informed Choice & Ethical Decision-Making in Supported Employment
🗓 December 18, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Join us for a dynamic webinar exploring what informed choice really means in supported employment. We’ll unpack cultural factors, examine real ethical dilemmas, and apply an ethical decision-making model to practice.
Perfect for Employment Service Professionals (ESPs) looking to strengthen their ethical foundation and practical skills.
👉 Register here: https://ytionline.org/webinars/77

12/08/2025

Join us for the final webinar of this fantastic series!

Is an Accommodation Forever?
Accommodations aren’t a one-and-done process—monitoring them over time is key to ensuring they stay effective. Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
🕒 60-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
✔️ Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your skills and better support employees and employers.
Registration in bio ☝

12/05/2025

Join us for the final webinar of this fantastic series!

Is an Accommodation Forever?
Accommodations aren’t a one-and-done process—monitoring them over time is key to ensuring they stay effective. Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
🕒 60-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
✔️ Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your skills and better support employees and employers.
Register Today: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10867/register

12/04/2025

Something you may not know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression.) Read our new fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada

10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) number 3: People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression.) Read our new fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada

12/04/2025

Check out this step-by-step guide to the accommodation process from Job Accommodation Network! https://AskJAN.org/Toolkit/Sample-Accommodation-Process.cfm

Successfully navigating a request for accommodation requires a clear, consistent accommodation process that is structured and centered on communication and flexibility. JAN offers a "Sample Accommodation Process" that includes step-by-step guidance. https://AskJAN.org/Toolkit/Sample-Accommodation-Process.cfm

12/03/2025

Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
This year's theme is fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress!

11/29/2025

Is an Accommodation Forever?
Accommodations aren’t a one-and-done process—monitoring them over time is key to ensuring they stay effective. Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
🕒 60-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
✔️ Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your skills and better support employees and employers.

Register Today: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10867/register

11/28/2025

Keep Accessible Shopping and Effective Communication in mind while you are shopping this holiday season!


This may mean:
- Writing notes back and forth with a Deaf person.
- Reading a menu or product information to an individual who is blind.
- Providing accessible electronic information.
- Using a sign language interpreter for complex purchases

If you have any Disability-related questions, please contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or reach us at
https://www.northeastada.org/