ADA Coalition of Connecticut

12/08/2025

Time is running out to register for the second day of our 2025 State Conference. Join us this Wednesday, December 10!

Our last session of the day happens at 3 pm – ‘Accessible Recreation in Action: Parks, Museums, and State Initiatives.’ Join us to explore how accessibility is being integrated into recreational spaces across Connecticut, with a focus on municipal parks and recreation departments, museums, and state-led initiatives.

Choose to attend one session – or sign up for the full day. Find out more and register at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

12/04/2025

Registration now for the second day of virtual sessions of our 2025 State Conference – Wednesday, December 10!

Our second session of the day is ‘Coexisting Assistive Listening Systems: Current and New Technologies,’ at 12:30 pm. Wynne Whyman of the Center for Hearing Access will cover the six different assistive listening technologies that are currently used, which systems fall under the ADA, the ADA standards, and the challenges that users commonly experience when visiting public and private entities.

Learn more and register at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

12/02/2025

The second day of our 2025 State Conference is coming up on December 10 – don’t forget to register for sessions!

We’re starting the day at 9:30 am with ‘The Phenomenon of the Older Worker: Accommodations and Inclusive (Universal) Design in the Workplace.’ In this session, Morgayne Mulkern and Taciana Ribeiro Saab of the New England ADA Center will share practical strategies to implement universal design. Then, we’ll discuss how to apply universal design to support older workers with disabilities, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture. Register today at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

10/30/2025

Yesterday, we posted session topics for the first day of our 2025 State Conference. And now, here are the topics for day two – Wednesday, December 10!

At 9:30 am, we’ll start the day with ‘The Phenomenon of the Older Worker,’ which looks at conditions that may affect older workers and how we can use universal design principles to create accessible, equitable work environments. Come back at 12:30 for ‘Coexisting Assistive Listening Systems,’ an overview of all six assistive listening technologies that are currently available, and what challenges users commonly face. We’ll close the day with ‘Accessible Recreation in Action’ at 3 pm, looking at how accessibility is being integrated into recreational spaces across Connecticut.

Choose to attend one session – or sign up for the full conference! Find out more and register at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

10/29/2025

Registration for our 2025 State Conference is now open – read on to learn about topics for our first day of virtual sessions on Wednesday, November 19!

The day starts off with ‘Know Your ADA Resource Network’ at 9:30 am, providing participants with a clear roadmap for accessing support and guidance related to the ADA. At 12:30 pm, we’ll continue with ‘Bridging History and Accessibility,’ which digs into actionable strategies to make historic facilities accessible to all. The day wraps up with ‘Designing for Access’ at 3 pm – an in-depth exploration into creating accessible documents, using common tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and PDF editors.

Sign up for just one session or grab a full-conference pass! Learn more and register at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

10/27/2025

is November 4 – and many people who need assistance voting are not aware that accessibility accommodations are available. For example, did you know that voters can request an accessible voting machine, bring someone along to assist, or even request curbside voting?

The State of Connecticut has created a set of handouts that clearly explain accessible voting options. Check them out to educate yourself and share them with others, too! https://portal.ct.gov/sots/education/accessible-voting

10/23/2025

Registration is now open for our 2025 State Conference! This year’s conference takes place on Wednesday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 10, with three virtual sessions each day. Topics range from ADA considerations for historic buildings to assistive listening systems, accessible recreation spaces, and much more. Check out the full list and register today at https://www.adacc.net/ada-coordinator-classes

09/30/2025

Save the date! The 2025 will be held on November 19 and December 10. Our format is a little different this year – each day will feature three virtual, 90-minute presentations at 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3pm. Participants can register for all six sessions, or pick and choose just the most relevant topics. Sessions and speakers will be announced soon – follow us here on Facebook to stay in the loop!

09/25/2025

Join us on Thursday, October 23, for 2010 Standards – a foundational course for the certificate. This session digs into the revisions to guidelines that were released by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2010. Register today at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2010-standards-2025/items

Just a heads up – this will be our final training of 2025! We’ll be focusing on our annual conference in November and December, and then we’ll return in 2026 with more ADA Coordinator training opportunities.

09/23/2025

The became law in 1990, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. The New York Times recently reported on the experiences of disabled riders on Amtrak – which aims to be fully ADA-compliant by 2029. The verdict? Riding Amtrak is much better than flying, but passengers with disabilities still sometimes ‘feel like freight.’

Read the (unlocked) article at

Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law.

09/18/2025

The ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else – and that includes people in from opioid and substance use disorders.

If you’ve got questions about what that means for employees, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides a helpful Q&A on their site. (It’s written from an employee point of view, but the answers can be helpful to employers as well.) Check it out at https://tinyurl.com/2x44u5mx

09/16/2025

Municipal elections are coming up in November – is your town ready to accommodate all eligible voters with equal access and opportunity to ? Join us at noon on Tuesday, September 23, for a Lunch & Learn on Best Practices for Accessible Voting to learn how you can facilitate an inclusive voting environment in your town. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/2uuv828t