ADA Highlight:

36 years of the ADA

"On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, representing a consequential improvement in civil rights for people with disabilities. The law prohibits discrimination based on disability and guarantees people with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in society.

The ADA also affirmed a national expectation that people with disabilities be able to participate fully in their communities, pursue employment, access public services, patronize businesses, travel, communicate, and live independently."

-ADA National Network in a recent article

Young girl in front of the capitol building with the caption, "I'll take all night if I have to!"

To learn more about the history of the ADA and why it is important, please check out these learning resources!

ADA Anniversary Website

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Turning Points: The Disability Rights Movement Webinar

Celebrating 36 Years of the ADA and 35 Years of the ADA National Network Webinar

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External Trainings & Resources

Ask an ADA Professional RE: Emergency Management and Preparedness

Thursday, July 9, 2026

12:00 PM MDT

Via Zoom

Emergencies can strike without notice. Whether you are a person with a disability or emergency management personnel, planning is critical to an effective emergency response and better outcomes. Join us for this live Q&A event with ADA professionals from the ADA National Network as they answer your ADA questions about preparing for emergencies, effective communication strategies, evacuation planning, accessible shelters and transportation. The ADA Professionals who will be featured during this series will be drawn from the technical assistance staff within the 10 Centers that comprise the ADA National Network.

US Digital Accessibility: Laws, Resources, and Real‑World Insights

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

11:00 PM MDT

Via Zoom

Join speakers from federal and state government agencies for a webinar on digital accessibility in the United States. This session will provide a review of U.S. accessibility laws, share helpful resources, and dive into implementation—covering lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for the future.

PowerPoint and Presentation Accessibility: Making Slides Accessible for All

Thursday, July 16, 2026

10:00 AM MDT

Via Zoom

Join AUCD's Community Education and Dissemination Council (CEDC) for the last of a three-part series discussing PowerPoint and presentation accessibility. Participants will reflect on both the challenges they face and the successes they experience when creating and using accessible PowerPoint slides and presenting.

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Podcast episode

ADA Title II Ruling: What it Means

On this episode, we are diving deeper into the recent ADA Title II ruling. This ruling impacts your experience when visiting websites, apps, and other digital content.

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Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities experience significant disparities in health and healthcare outcomes. Healthcare organizations, even the most well-intentioned, remain largely inaccessible and inequitable for people with disabilities. We have found few comprehensive, evidence-based resources available to support healthcare organizations, clinicians, and staff in delivering high-quality care for patients with disabilities. This Implementation Guide seeks to fill this gap.

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