Northwest ADA Center

07/15/2024

Recruiting Participants for a Research Study!

The Northwest ADA Center is conducting a study on healthcare experiences (good and bad) among people with disabilities who may also experience other forms of discrimination, such as people of color, non-native English speakers, or LGBTQ+ individuals.

We are looking for participants who:
✅ Are 18 years or older
✅ Have a disability
✅ Be a person of color and/or identify as LGBTQ+
✅ Can communicate in English or ASL
✅ Live in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska

Participants will join a 1-2 hour focus group online via Zoom. Confidentiality is assured, and participation is voluntary.

Interested or know someone who might be? Please contact Kaitlin Brouillard at nwadaresearch@uw.edu or call 425-633-5127.
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05/30/2024

Ask an ADA Professional Questions Free Webinar: Early Childcare and the ADA
Wednesday, July, 10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Children with disabilities under the ADA have a right to equal opportunities in early childcare programs as children without disabilities. Early childcare can include privately run centers, home day care, government-run centers, before and after school care programs, and summer programs. Care workers and providers often play an important role in children’s lives. For this reason, it is important that they understand their role under the ADA regarding the children they serve as well as the parents, guardians, siblings and other members of the public with disabilities that are involved in their services. Please join us for this live Q&A event with ADA professionals from the ADA National Network who will be answering questions related to the ADA rights of children with disabilities and the responsibilities of early childcare providers.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111115

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/28/2024

Free Webinar with U.S. Access Board Specialists:
Title II – Accessibility for State and Local Government Funded Facilities
Thursday, June, 6, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has five “Titles”, that provide different protections for people with disabilities. Title II of the ADA specifically covers Public Services provided by any state or local government. As a tax funded entity, there are more accessibility requirements than expected of private entities or businesses. Access Board Accessibility Specialists will review what the different accessibility laws are, how they apply, and compare how the requirements for state or local government entities differ than those in the private sector. In addition to these concepts, the accessibility specialists will cover a broad overview of key components that are likely to apply to government funded spaces, such as accessible routes, toilet rooms, and counters.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/...

AccessibilityOnline represents a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network and the US Access Board. The AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series is free and offers real-time captioning in all sessions. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning acce...

05/24/2024

Last day to register for this free webinar: Building and Sustaining an Accessible Federal Technology Environment | Section 508 and Section 508 Best Practices
Tuesday, May, 28, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
The Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO) has responsibility for advancing digital experience, including accessibility, nationwide. On December 21, 2023, the OFCIO Office of Management and Budget released a memorandum providing guidance to help agencies advance digital accessibility by maintaining an accessible Federal technology environment, promoting accessible digital experiences, and continuing the implementation of accessibility standards in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 508). The purpose of the memorandum, “M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act” [M-24-08], is “Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.” It outlines the steps which agencies must take to build and sustain an accessible Federal technology environment. The goal is advancing Customer Experience through Improvements in Digital Experience and Accessibility.
Presenters Cassie Winters and Justin Grimes, from the OFCIO Office of Management and Budget will present to promote awareness and understanding of Digital experience and Accessibility guidance, foster active support, encourage public-private collaboration, and drive government-wide accountability.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111111

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/22/2024

Registration is open for the In-Person 2024 National ADA Symposium! Join ADA Professionals from across the nation in Minneapolis, MN June 9-12! This 4-day event will offer a session schedule that covers a wide range of topics, including employment, accessible design, state and local government issues, business and disability, accessible technology, and recreation.
To learn more and register, visit https://gpadacenter.org/national-ada-symposium/

05/21/2024

Free Webinar with U.S. Access Board Specialists:
Title II – Accessibility for State and Local Government Funded Facilities
Thursday, June, 6, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has five “Titles”, that provide different protections for people with disabilities. Title II of the ADA specifically covers Public Services provided by any state or local government. As a tax funded entity, there are more accessibility requirements than expected of private entities or businesses. Access Board Accessibility Specialists will review what the different accessibility laws are, how they apply, and compare how the requirements for state or local government entities differ than those in the private sector. In addition to these concepts, the accessibility specialists will cover a broad overview of key components that are likely to apply to government funded spaces, such as accessible routes, toilet rooms, and counters.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111117

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/20/2024

Last Day to Register for this Free Webinar: Opioid Use Disorder and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Enforcement Actions by the Department of Justice
Tuesday, May, 21, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Members of the Civil Rights Unit (CRU) of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan will discuss some of the basic protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act that are applicable to individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder, and the Department of Justice’s role in enforcing those protections. They will outline the basic investigative process, including how to file a complaint, before highlighting recent enforcement actions of the Department and the policy changes that resulted from those actions.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111113

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/16/2024

Free Webinar: Title III of the ADA & Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Tuesday, May 21st, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific
Title III of the ADA requires places of public accommodation to remove barriers to accessibility that are deemed “readily achievable”. The term "places of public accommodation" includes businesses that are generally open to the public and that fall into one of 12 categories listed in the ADA, such as restaurants, movie theaters, schools, daycare facilities, recreation facilities, and doctors' offices. Having an awareness of barriers to accessibility, taking steps to determine how they can be overcome, developing a plan to address those improvements (including a time frame for improvements), and finally implementing those improvements if they are readily achievable, is critical for Title III entities.
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Title III of the ADA requires places of public accommodation to remove barriers to accessibility that are deemed “readily achievable”. The term "places of public accommodation" includes businesses that are generally open to the public and that fall into one of 12 categories listed in the ADA, su...

05/16/2024

Free Webinar: Building and Sustaining an Accessible Federal Technology Environment | Section 508 and Section 508 Best Practices
Tuesday, May, 28, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
The Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO) has responsibility for advancing digital experience, including accessibility, nationwide. On December 21, 2023, the OFCIO Office of Management and Budget released a memorandum providing guidance to help agencies advance digital accessibility by maintaining an accessible Federal technology environment, promoting accessible digital experiences, and continuing the implementation of accessibility standards in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 508). The purpose of the memorandum, “M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act” [M-24-08], is “Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.” It outlines the steps which agencies must take to build and sustain an accessible Federal technology environment. The goal is advancing Customer Experience through Improvements in Digital Experience and Accessibility.
Presenters Cassie Winters and Justin Grimes, from the OFCIO Office of Management and Budget will present to promote awareness and understanding of Digital experience and Accessibility guidance, foster active support, encourage public-private collaboration, and drive government-wide accountability.
Info & register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111111

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/15/2024

Last day to register for this free ADA webinar: Assistive Listening Systems: Where We Are Today and What’s On The Horizon
Thursday, May, 16, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
When an elevator is installed, no one asks why the elevator is needed or how to use it. In comparison, when an assistive listening system (ALS) is installed, almost everyone will say “Huh?”
In this session, you’ll learn that even when people wear hearing aids, they still need assistive listening systems to hear clearly in public and private entities. The session will cover which systems fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA standards, the practicality of the different ALS, and best practices for managers so that users have a positive experience, whether they wear hearing devices or not. The session will also cover how Auracast may be used as an assistive listening system with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards to be released in 2027.
Info and register at: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111110

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/14/2024

Last day to register for this free ADA webinar:
A Review of Various Notable ADA-Related Settlement Agreements & Conciliations by Federal Enforcement Agencies- Part II
Wednesday, May, 15, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
A deep dive into some notable settlement agreements and conciliations unveiled by federal agencies upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related anti-discrimination laws. This session will explore possible reasons why civil rights offices target certain segments of our economy but not others, why a Federal agency ultimately takes court action against a particular business, government entity, a landlord, or even a solo legal or medical practice. While they may not be as important as actual court decisions, these Federal enforcement efforts represent the backbone of ADA compliance across the country.
Info & register at: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/...

AccessibilityOnline represents a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network and the US Access Board. The AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series is free and offers real-time captioning in all sessions. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning acce...