Accessibility & Health

January 2026

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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!

Jon Whiting

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.

Hillary Hase

Workplace Supports


This webinar, presented by Hillary Hase, explores how organizations can foster a more inclusive and productive work environment through effective workplace accommodations and support systems.

ADA Highlight:

Physical Accessibility: Shelves

The requirement to provide access to programs also applies to physical features such as merchandise shelves, sales and service counters, and checkout aisles. Shelves that are available for public use must be located along an accessible route and have enough clear space for people using mobility devices to approach and use them.


While shelves must be accessible, they are not required to meet the ADA’s reach-range height standards.


In addition, at least part of any sales or service counter must be accessible to individuals who use mobility devices.

Public Health Examples


Immunization clinics: Tables or shelving used to hold consent forms, vaccine information sheets, or giveaway items (such as stickers or after-care kits) are placed along accessible routes, with enough space for people using wheelchairs or scooters to approach them. While the materials may be on higher shelves, staff are available to assist as needed.


WIC or nutrition offices: Shelves displaying educational materials, brochures, or infant supplies are arranged so clients using mobility devices can reach the area and browse comfortably. At least one section of the service counter is lowered or designed to be accessible for clients checking in or asking questions.


Public health reception areas: Check-in counters include an accessible portion where clients using wheelchairs can communicate with staff, sign forms, or receive information without barriers.


Community health fairs: Booths operated by the health department ensure that tables, supply shelves, and giveaway items are positioned along accessible pathways. This allows people using mobility devices to approach, receive information, and participate fully in services.


Environmental health or permit offices: Service counters where community members submit applications or payments include an accessible section. Any public-facing shelves with forms or guidance materials are located in areas with enough clearance for mobility devices.

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Did you know?


There is a National Network of several ADA Regional Centers across the country that provide assistance with understanding and meeting ADA standards - for FREE?


Utah's Regional ADA Center is the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.


Review their archived online trainings.


Contact them.


External Trainings & Resources

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Check out the Events Calendar for more training sessions about ADA!

Training: Assistance Animals in Employment


Thursday, January 29th, 2026

2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST


In this training, attendees will learn about the reasonable accommodation process for employees and how a request for an assistance animal fits into this process. Accommodations for employees with disabilities can include allowing modified schedules, remote work, a service animal and, yes, even an emotional support animal in some cases.

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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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