The ADA Report

November, 2023

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The Great Plains ADA Center is launching a new program!

Learn more about the Accessible Design Accreditation Initiative and how you can support this program.

Federal Agencies News and Resources

Questions and Answers on the Application of the ADA's Integration Mandate and Olmstead v LC to Employment and Day Services for People with Disabilities. (DOJ)

Justice Department Issues Guidance on the ADA and Employment Services for People with Disabilities

U.S. Access Board Resolves 99 Architectural Barriers Act Cases Through Corrective Action in FYs 2022 and 2023.

The majority of cases concerned access to U.S. post offices,...

Veterans

In recognition of Veterans Day (November 11th), we are posting some prior resources for disabled veterans, their families, and employers from the ADA National Network.

Veterans with Disabilities: An Overview of Veteran Affairs Resources Supporting Independence and Inclusion. (Archived webinar)

Veterans and the ADA

Ten Tips for Families: Supporting a Veteran with a Disability Returning to Work

Accessible/Adaptive Recreation

Recreation for All: Improving Accessibility on Public Lands (Bureau of Land Management)

A veteran from Davenport, Iowa is awarded funds to patent his adaptive device for fishing.

Seventh Grader from Conestoga Junior High, Abigal Harvey, is Nebraska's First Cross Country Wheelchair Athlete

(Photo by Brian Beach/Nebraska Public Media News)

Abigal Harvey, a seventh grader with blonde hair and glasses is smiling as she sits on the adaptive wheelchair she uses for cross country track.

Accessible Technology

AAPD Statement on White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

“AAPD appreciates President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, which comes at a crucial time as artificial intelligence and related technology continue to evolve in ways that can be detrimental to people with disabilities."

Google unveils new accessibility features for Maps, Search, and More

A Guide to Smart Home Technology to Meet Your Goals: For people with disabilities and older adults. (Smart Homes Made Simple)

FYI

Walmart has added sensory-friendly hours between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time every day at all of its U.S. and Puerto Rico stores. (RETAILDIVE)

Make shopping less stressful for everyone!

Poster Illustration of African American child in wheelchair in front of art easel with painting.

Inclusive Schools Week is December 4th-8th.

Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network and Stetson & Associates, Inc. This year's theme is "Draw Me In!

Save the Dates!

Virtual Winter ADA Conference February 5-7 (Registration opening soon!)

National ADA Symposium

June 9-12 Minneapolis

May 6-8-Virtual

ADA National Network Trainings

Returning to the Office-Accessible Hybrid Meetings (Virtual)

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 12:00-1:30 PM Central

Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center, U.S. Access Board, and the Accessibility Committee of the CIO Council

Persons with Disabilities, Technology, and the Evolving Legal Landscape (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 PM Central

Sponsor: Great Lakes and Southwest ADA Centers

Emergency Transportable Housing (Virtual)

Thursday, December 7th, 2023. 1:30 -3:00 PM Central

Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center, U.S. Access Board

Artificial Intelligence and the ADA: Understanding How Employment Discrimination May Occur... and How to Avoid It. (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. 1:00 - 2:30 PM Central

Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

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