Accessibility & Health
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| Recent Trainings to Review | | If you have missed any of our previous trainings, you can still catch them as Canvas courses listed on our website. Got some extra time? Check them out! | |
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Physical Accessibility in Healthcare Settings
This webinar was presented by Emily Shuman, Director of the Rocky Mountain ADA center. She explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to public health facilities, including what physical access looks like in practice, common barriers that people with disabilities face and practical strategies for removing them, and how to prioritize accessibility remediation.
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Preparing for ADA and Section 504 Updates
This webinar, presented by Jon Whiting from WebAIM, explores the big updates that are coming to digital accessibility requirements under ADA Title II and Section 504.
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Training Topics?
We are working to provide trainings and learning resources that you will find valuable, but we would love to hear your insights.
Please let us know what you are interested in learning more about!
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ADA Highlight:
ADA Coordinator Requirement for Public Entities
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Public entities with 50 or more employees must have a grievance procedure and designate at least one employee to oversee compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the law does not require the title “ADA Coordinator,” many state and local governments use this term.
The ADA Coordinator is responsible for helping the organization comply with the ADA and for investigating any ADA-related complaints. This person serves as the main point of contact for:
- Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations, auxiliary aids, services, or policy modifications
- Anyone who wants to file an ADA-related complaint
- Members of the public with ADA concerns
- Staff and departments within the organization with ADA questions
The organization must make the ADA Coordinator’s name, office address, and phone number available to the public.
Having a designated ADA Coordinator in a local health department helps ensure that public health services are accessible to everyone. This role supports compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), provides a clear point of contact for accommodation requests and concerns, and helps resolve issues quickly and consistently. An ADA Coordinator also strengthens health equity efforts by integrating accessibility into programs, communications, emergency preparedness, and community outreach. By proactively addressing accessibility, health departments can reduce legal risk, improve service delivery, and build trust with the communities they serve.
If you are acting as the ADA Coordinator in your role at the organization where you work, thank you for all you do!
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ADA Five Titles
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM EST
Via Zoom
Get a clear, practical overview of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply in real-world settings. Participants will learn how the ADA addresses employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, telecommunications, and enforcement provisions, with complex legal concepts explained in plain language.
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Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM EST
Via Zoom
Get a clear, practical overview of the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply in real-world settings. Participants will learn how the ADA addresses employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, telecommunications, and enforcement provisions, with complex legal concepts explained in plain language.
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This free, family-friendly event is designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, with a strong focus on removing barriers to preventive care and connecting people to trusted local resources. The fair will offer
- free health screenings and services, including primary care, vision, dental, physical therapy, podiatry, health promotion, and hearing
- free prescription glasses, fluoride treatments, ear cleanings, and other no-cost supports
- on-site language interpreters will be available to ensure families can fully access services and information
- more than 70 community vendors and partners will be present to share resources, provide referrals, and connect families to ongoing supports
- free lunch, healthy snacks, and giveaways
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Accessible Events Checklist
This checklist outlines key considerations for building accessibility into every stage of the attendee experience- from registration to post-event follow-up.
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The Accessibility Icon Collection
25 free icons dedicated to accessibility and inclusion!
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