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The Southeast ADA Center provides information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability access tailored to the needs of business, government, and individuals. Core services include:
Technical Assistance
Highly trained and qualified specialists are available to answer your questions about the ADA, including advice and information on what is required, who is covered, and how to work through ADA-related questions. Call the regional hotline at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty] or send your questions & comments.
**All requests for information via phone or submitted online are confidential. Education and Training
Provide customized training and distance education opportunities about the ADA and disability-related laws to disability organizations, State and local government agencies, and private businesses. Find webinars, audioconferences, and webcasts in the Events Calendar and search the website: ADA Training Resources. To arrange training, contact the Southeast ADA Center or your ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty]. Materials Dissemination
Distribute and provide publications with accurate, up-to-date information about the ADA via websites, social media, email, discussion lists, newsletters, and printed materials. Explore our Publications, Case Law / Legal Briefs, Promising Directions, and national web projects: ADA Training Resources and ADA Document Portal. Information and Referral
Provide referrals to local organizations for advocacy assistance or issues outside of our work scope via our State Affiliates, State Resource Network, and through partnerships with nationally-recognized experts and organizations. Public Awareness
Promote the ADA in a positive manner in training and media outlets — check out the Events Calendar, or contact your ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty]. Local Capacity Building
Work closely with business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation, and other professional networks to assist with ADA efforts in your State and local communities.

Tomorrow, March 21st, is   Day. The 2026 theme is "Together Against Loneliness." It's also the day to wear your boldest ...
03/20/2026

Tomorrow, March 21st, is Day. The 2026 theme is "Together Against Loneliness." It's also the day to wear your boldest and brightest, most eye-catching socks. https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks-campaign/
IMAGE: A row of standing legs and feet in mismatched, brightly-colored socks.

Here are a few ideas to make your Lots Of Socks day a huge success:

Alice Wong’s Celebration of Life will happen on March 25th, 2026, 2:00pm  -3:30pm EST.  While close friends & family wil...
03/20/2026

Alice Wong’s Celebration of Life will happen on March 25th, 2026, 2:00pm -3:30pm EST. While close friends & family will gather in-person in San Francisco, all of Alice’s people - conspirators, friends, admirers, and the like- from around the world will be able to join the celebration through the livestream.
Join the livestream and gather for the virtual reception hosted by Calling Up Justice and the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center. The livestream will go from 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST. The virtual reception will begin right after the formal livestream ends. More details coming soon!
This celebration is meant to coincide as closely as possible with her birthday.
There will be ASL interpretation (Deaf interpretation for the formal program) and closed captioning. For access-related questions, email: access@disabilityculturalcenter.org.

REGISTER FOR APRIL 17th WEBINAR: Parents with disabilities will talk about what strategies and modifications they’ve use...
03/20/2026

REGISTER FOR APRIL 17th WEBINAR: Parents with disabilities will talk about what strategies and modifications they’ve used to make their home functional and accessible, creating a space to be successful parents. Register here: https://zurl.co/zPlXO

'By the book' home modifications can be expensive and time-consuming, so disabled people often come up with creative, affordable solutions that fit their needs and budgets.

In this webinar, parents with different disabilities will share the changes and strategies they’ve used to make their homes more functional and accessible, helping them succeed as parents.

Register here: https://zurl.co/zPlXO

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Image Description: Webinar flyer on a green background titled “Home Accessibility for Successful Parenting.” The event will be held on April 17, 2026 at 2 PM ET and will take place on Zoom. Closed captions (CC) and ASL will be available. There are four photos of disabled parents of color including Robin Wilson-Beattie, smiling with curly hair and a headband, wearing a light blue top; Keith Jones, wearing glasses and a gray shirt; Patrick Cokley, in glasses and a suit jacket; and Kristin Wilks, with long dark hair and wearing a reddish top.


COMMENTS DUE April 20th. The U.S. Access Board needs your comments about technical requirements for universal changing s...
03/19/2026

COMMENTS DUE April 20th. The U.S. Access Board needs your comments about technical requirements for universal changing stations in airports. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40HrYWe

The Access Board wants to hear from you! We are seeking public comment on our approach to developing technical standards for universal changing stations required to be provided by sponsors of medium and large hub airports seeking airport development project grants. Comments are due by April 20, 2026. Learn more and submit comments at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03199/accessibility-standards-for-universal-changing-stations

ADA PUZZLER for March 2026: Play. Win. Learn. In Public Housing, who is responsible for paying for physical modification...
03/19/2026

ADA PUZZLER for March 2026: Play. Win. Learn.

In Public Housing, who is responsible for paying for physical modifications to a unit or common use space that may be necessary as a reasonable accommodation for an individual with a disability?

1. Public Housing provider, under certain conditions.
2. Individual with a disability.
3. The cost is shared by the public housing provider and individual (A and B).
4. Other state or Federal agency.

PLAY
Email your answer to ADApuzzler@syr.edu
Deadline to Play: March 31, 2026

WIN
One winner randomly drawn from all correct answers for choice of one course from My ADA Learning – Southeast ADA Center at: https://courses.myadalearning.org/

ADA & Access Matters NewsletterIN THIS EDITION  #121 - March 19, 2026+ ADA Puzzler for March: Play. Win. Learn.+ Feature...
03/19/2026

ADA & Access Matters Newsletter
IN THIS EDITION #121 - March 19, 2026

+ ADA Puzzler for March: Play. Win. Learn.

+ Featured Publications
- Let’s Get to Work Podcast: Business Case for Employing People with Disabilities.
- ADA Live! Episode 151: When Eating Is A Disability Rights Issue.
- ADA Video Series: Jordan and Banjo’s Adventures

+ Training and Events
- March 26: 4th Thursday ADA Talk #3: ADA Title I: Employment Protections.
- March 31: Webinar Part 2 of 2: Housing and Disability Rights.
- March 2026 Webinars and Virtual Events

+ News and Resources
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Actions Needed to Ensure People with Disabilities Can Access DOL Job Programs.
- AI Tool Designed at NTID Provides Tutoring in ASL and English Literacy.
- EEOC Sues Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s for Disability Discrimination.
- National Council on Disability Warns Senate Committee on Danger of Importing Bias into Healthcare Through AI.

+ Laws and Courts – NEW! Court Decisions
- Steak N Shake, Inc. v. Ramos | Easy Read Summary.
- Siebrecht v. Mercy Health Services | Easy Read Summary.
- Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee | Easy Read Summary.

VIEW:
https://adasoutheast.org/newsletter/ada-and-access-matters/

We are pleased to share a news release about the latest episode of our  Let's Get to Work Reimagining Disability Employm...
03/18/2026

We are pleased to share a news release about the latest episode of our Let's Get to Work Reimagining Disability Employment Policy RRTC The Business Case for Employing People with Disabilities: A Conversation with Beth Sirull featuring Beth Sirull President and CEO of the National Organization on Disability. The release includes links to the podcast recording and transcript.

https://bbi-dep-rrtc.org/newshighlights/lgtw-beth-peter/

If you are disabled and want to find work, register for this free webinar on March 25th.
03/17/2026

If you are disabled and want to find work, register for this free webinar on March 25th.

Looking to enter or reenter the workforce? The Ticket to Work Program could be your key to success!

Join us for a FREE WISE Webinar on Wednesday, March 25, at 3 p.m. ET, to learn how this program can support your employment journey.

You will gain:
• Insights into the Ticket to Work Program and how it helps job seekers
• Resources to guide you on your path to employment
• Connections to support networks that can help you succeed

No matter where you are on your path — thinking about work, searching for a job, or returning to employment, this webinar is designed to empower you!
Sign up today!

📅 Register now: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

03/17/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE from FEMA.

New technology! A professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is rolling out an artificial intelligence t...
03/16/2026

New technology! A professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is rolling out an artificial intelligence tool to help bridge language learning gaps between American Sign Language and English.
News:

A professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is rolling out an artificial intelligence tool to help bridge language learning gaps between American Sign Language and English.

REGISTER for 4th Thursday ADA Talks Webinar  #3: ADA Title I: Employment and HiringDATE: Thursday - March 26, 2026TIME (...
03/16/2026

REGISTER for 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Webinar #3:
ADA Title I: Employment and Hiring

DATE: Thursday - March 26, 2026
TIME (1 hour): 10:00 am – 11:00 am [Eastern]

IN THIS ADA TALK:
Get an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I and what the ADA requires of an employer. Discover examples of reasonable accommodations and hiring initiatives to include people with disabilities.

Speakers from Foundation, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce:
Brandi Hon, Program Manager and Laurie Mays, Senior Program Manager.

REGISTRATION:
Each webinar has captioning and American Sign Language (ASL).
REGISTER for 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026:
Web: https://bit.ly/4th-thursday-ada-talks-2026

CREDIT:
Get a Certificate of Participation after you view an entire webinar (live or archive) and complete the Post Test Eval.

HOSTS:
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.

CONTACT:
Southeast ADA Center Webinars
4th Thursday ADA Talks
Email: seadaWebinars@syr.edu
Phone: 404-541-9001
Web: DisabilityWebinars.org


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Lexington, KY
40503

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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