ADA Minnesota

09/17/2025

Register for our ADA Audio webinar titled, "Sexual Education, Disability, and the Law: Understanding the ADA’s Role."

This ADA Audio webinar explores the intersection of sexuality, disability, and the law. Participants will gain insights into the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual education, the myths and stigmas that persist, and the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through case studies, cultural perspectives, and practical strategies, the session will highlight how to promote inclusive, respectful, and accessible sexual education for all.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n1d7iF

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Mariana Garcia Torres, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC

09/16/2025

Disability Hub MN presents Cindy Tarshish, Director of ADA Minnesota, for a webinar on Long COVID, ADA, and Employment. Learn more about Long COVID and the disclosure and reasonable accommodation process under Title I of the ADA.

Disability Hub MN presents Cindy Tarshish, Director of ADA Minnesota, for a webinar on Long COVID, ADA, and Employment. Learn more about Long COVID and the d...

09/08/2025

Join us during Disability Voting Rights Week for a presentation with Chad Wilson from the Minnesota Disability Law Center. Learn about:
✔️ The importance of voting
✔️ Voting requirements
✔️ Absentee & in-person voting
✔️ Accessibility at polling places
✔️ How to overcome barriers and share this knowledge with others

ASL provided.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/41asLQ3

08/18/2025

Register for our ADA Audio webinar titled, "High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of a Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation." Courts nationwide grapple with the challenges of providing or allowing a “support person” as an ADA accommodation—an issue that can become complicated and even contentious. When implemented properly, a support person can effectively ensure access to justice for court users with a range of disabilities, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, brain injuries, ADHD, and autism. Success hinges on careful planning: selecting the right individual, assessing access and functional needs, and preserving the integrity of court proceedings and programs. Join us to explore strategies for putting this accommodation into practice—insights that will help align championing initiatives with court practices. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Jb1WoF

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Julie Ballinger, Affiliate, Southwest ADA Center

07/26/2025

Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! We celebrate the passing of this historic civil rights legislation while recognizing the work that still needs to be done.

Wrapping up our ADA A-to-Z countdown: Z is for Zoos, Parks and Recreation. Learn more about Title III of the ADA, which covers public accommodations, and the link below. Thanks to ADA National Network for sharing these resources!

https://adata.org/what-title-iii

07/25/2025

Y is for Youth Transition! Both public and private colleges and universities must provide equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers publicly-funded universities, community colleges and vocational schools. Title III of the ADA covers privately-funded schools. All public or private schools that receive federal funding are required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to make their programs accessible to students with disabilities. Click here to learn more:

https://adata.org/faq/what-are-public-or-private-college-universitys-responsibilities-students-disabilities

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

Both public and private colleges and universities must provide equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers publicly-funded universities, community colleges and vocational schools. Title III of the ADA covers privately-funded schools. All public....

07/24/2025

The ADA “A to Z” countdown continues! X is for eXceptions. Are buildings "grandfathered in" under the older 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design or do they need to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards? Find out the answer here:

https://adata.org/faq/my-building-grandfathered-under-older-ada-standards-or-do-i-need-comply-new-2010-ada-standards

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

The ADA does not have a provision to "grandfather" a facility but it does have a provision called “safe harbor” in the 2010 ADA regulations for businesses and state and local governments. A "safe harbor" means that you do not have to make modifications to elements in a building that comply with ...

07/23/2025

W is for Web Access! Check out the open captioned video below to meet some students and parents with disabilities and learn how they interact with and use technology.

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

Meet some students and parents with disabilities and learn how they interact with and use technology.

07/22/2025

V is for Voting Access! Click the link below for an archived presentation titled "Accessible Polling Facilities and the ADA."

https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/archives/110764

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

07/21/2025

The ADA “A to Z” countdown continues! U is for Undue Burden, Hardship. What are the limitations on the obligation to make a reasonable accommodation? Click here to learn more:

https://adata.org/faq/what-are-limitations-obligation-make-reasonable-accommodation

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

The individual with a disability requiring the accommodation must be otherwise qualified, and the disability must be known to the employer. In addition, an employer is not required to make an accommodation if it would impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business. "Undue har...

07/17/2025

Q is for Qualified Individual! 'Qualified individual' and 'essential functions of a job' - what do they mean? Technical Assistance Specialist, Rebecca Williams, from the Southeast ADA Center answers the question in the video below.

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

'Qualified individual' and 'essential functions of a job' - what do they mean? Technical Assistance Specialist, Rebecca Williams, from the Southeast ADA Cent...

07/16/2025

The ADA “A to Z” countdown continues! P is for Prisons, Jails, Correctional Facilities. Prisoners lose many freedoms and rights, but they still have certain civil rights, including the right to be free from disability discrimination and to have access to the facilities, programs, and services that are available to similar prisoners without disabilities. Click here to learn more:

https://adata.org/factsheet/healthcare-detention-correctional-facilities

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

(Printer-friendly PDF version | 373 KB) (Large Print PDF version | 383 KB) (Versión en español) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers the programs and activities of state and local governments (also known as “public entities”), including criminal justice systems. When an...