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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 2d

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re talking about your rights in the workplace.

Workplace Tech that Works: Practical Tools, Rights, and Resources
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Register here: https://loom.ly/nFdIW9E

#NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #ADA

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 3d

The gaming industry is evolving to be more inclusive for players with disabilities. From assist modes and hardware strides are being made—but challenges remain. Learn how developers are working to make gaming accessible to everyone: https://loom.ly/ZnTWPMg

#ADA #GameAccessibility #AccessibleTech

Image shows a close-up of a person holding a video game controller in front of a blurred TV screen. The top-left text reads “Leveling the Playing Field: Video Game Accessibility.” Bottom text on a red bar reads “ADA NEWS.”

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 4d

Join us in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month - a time to honor the abilities, achievements, and advocacy of those with Down syndrome. Help us raise awareness, break barriers, and spread love.
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#AdvocateWithUs #DisabilityAwareness #NothingDownAboutIt #DownSyndromeLove #AwarenessToAction

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 4d

The CDC’s Free Mind campaign provides resources and guidance for teens, parents, and caregivers to address substance use and support mental well-being.
Learn more, access tools to start important conversations today: https://loom.ly/rlhEBfk
#FreeMind #YouthMentalHealth #SubstanceUsePrevention #CDC

Four teens smiling and posing against an orange background. One teen is being held horizontally by the other three while making a peace sign. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA RESOURCES” in yellow and white letters.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 6d

Title 1 Talk: In honor of National Disability Employment Month #NDEAM we want to remind everyone of their rights and the workplace under Title I of the ADA.

#TitleITalk #ADA #DisabilityInclusion #EmploymentRights #MythVsFact #WorkplaceDisclosure #NDEAM

Graphic from Mid-Atlantic ADA Center titled "Title 1 Talk." On a blue vertical panel on the left, white text reads "Title 1 Talk." The main white panel contains the following text: "Myth: You have to tell your employer about your disability during the interview. Fact: Disclosure is your choice. Under Title I of the ADA, you’re not required to share your disability unless you’re requesting a reasonable accommodation. You can disclose at any point—even after being hired." At the bottom is a red box with the hashtag #NDEAM.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 9d

Blind and visually impaired models in Oak Brook, Illinois, proved that style isn’t just about sight.

See how inclusive design transforms the runway: https://loom.ly/nuGJoNY

#InclusiveFashion #DisabilityInclusion #ADA

Fashion runway with seating on both sides. The text on the image reads “Inclusive Fashion Takes the Runway.” A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA NEWS” in white and yellow letters.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 11d

Managing a career while living with a disability requires intentional strategies to protect your energy, health, and professional growth.

Discover practical tips, insights and resources for maintaining long-term success: https://loom.ly/Ajch3O0

#ADA #DisabilityInclusion #CareerGrowth #SelfCare

A woman with purple hair and glasses smiles while typing on a laptop from a motorized wheelchair. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA RESOURCES” in white and yellow letters.

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 12d

A longtime employee in Douglasville, GA, was denied reasonable accommodations and terminated after seeking to return to work. Sam’s Club has agreed to pay $60,000 to resolve this disability discrimination case.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/e_9HOyY

#ADA #DisabilityRights #EEOC #EmploymentJustice

A wooden judge’s gavel rests on a dark surface next to a yellow accessibility symbol for a person in a wheelchair. Text overlay in the upper left reads “EEOC Holds Sam’s Club Accountable.” A red banner along the bottom says “ADA RIGHTS.”

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 16d

Access gaps remain in employment, transportation, technology, and public spaces. The ADA continues to play a critical role in protecting rights and advancing inclusion.

#ADA #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #EquityNow

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 17d

A federal appeals court confirmed that Werner Enterprises violated the ADA by refusing to hire a qualified deaf truck driver. The ruling affirms that disability discrimination has consequences.

Read more: https://loom.ly/CFpWQKo

#ADA #DisabilityRights #EEOC #WorkplaceInclusion #DeafInclusion

A wooden gavel on a dark surface with the words “Appeals Court Upholds ADA Win” in bold white text above. Bottom banner reads “ADA Rights” in red and gold.

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 18d

The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research helps turn complex disability and rehabilitation studies into practical strategies anyone can use.
Explore actionable insights and tools here: https://loom.ly/aTUBgKQ
#ADA #DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving #KTDRR

Four hands of different individuals form a circle around a blue wheelchair accessibility symbol in the center of the image. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA RESOURCES” in white and yellow letters.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 23d

The Department of Energy is delaying its plan to rescind accessibility requirements in federally funded new construction after receiving significant public and legal opposition.

Read more: https://loom.ly/jmoAA1Y

#DisabilityRights #ADA #AccessibilityMatters #Section504 #InclusiveDesign

Close-up of an accessible door button reading “PUSH TO OPEN” with wheelchair symbol, mounted on a brick wall. Text overlay says “DOE Rule Delay After Public Pushback.” Bottom banner reads “ADA News.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 24d

Confused about how work impacts Social Security benefits?
You’re not alone - and help is here.
Join Marilyn Morrison, CWIC and Director of the Maryland Work Incentives Network, on September 24.

Register here: https://loom.ly/RzRFjAY

#DisabilityEmployment #SocialSecurityBenefits #WorkIncentives

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 25d

Planning a trip with accessibility in mind? Firsthand reviews and real-life tips from travelers with disabilities can make all the difference.

From sensory-friendly airports to accessible tours, find trusted guidance here: https://loom.ly/PrCJq5M

#AccessibleTravel #TravelTips #InclusionMatters

Close-up of a red pushpin on a printed road map. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA Resources” in bold yellow and white text.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 26d

Acompañe a Wilmer Valderrama y líderes de organizaciones nacionales en una charla sobre discapacidad, derechos bajo la ADA, educación, voto y vida independiente.
Mié, 24 de sept | 7–8:30 PM TE
Registro: https://loom.ly/mWrXNQI

#ADA #DerechosDiscapacidad #REVUP #NCIL

Gráfico promocional de un seminario web en español titulado “Empoderando la Independencia: Una Guía de Derechos y Recursos para personas con discapacidad.” Organizado por el Mid-Atlantic ADA Center con logotipos de socios como AAPD REV UP!, Autism Society Puerto Rico, National Network, The Arc y National Council on Independent Living. Abajo hay una imagen de cuatro manos formando un círculo alrededor de un símbolo azul de silla de ruedas. La fecha y hora del evento es “Miércoles, Sept 24th, 7 – 8:30 PM TE.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 10

The DOJ is investigating FlixBus and Greyhound for potential ADA violations. Access to public transportation isn’t optional — it’s a right. Read more: https://loom.ly/n654jNU

#ADA #DisabilityRights #EqualAccess #InclusionMatters #TransportationEquality

Image of four multi-colored coach buses (red, green, white, and blue) parked in a row on pavement. White text at the top left reads “Ensuring Equal Access in Travel.” A red banner at the bottom includes the words “ADA RIGHTS” in white and yellow.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 9

September is National Guide Dog Month! 🐾
It’s a time to celebrate the life-changing partnerships between guide dogs and people who are blind or visually impaired — and to recognize the volunteers and donors who help make them possible.
#GuideDogMonth #InclusionMatters #BlindAccessibility

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 8

Every barrier doesn’t need to be a stop sign. Keep showing up — your voice, your rights, and your future matter.

#ADA #InclusionMatters #MondayMotivation #DisabilityRights #KeepGoing

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 4

The Department of Labor has launched the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, an online resource designed to boost employment rates and expand participation in apprenticeship programs for disabled American veterans.
Learn More: https://loom.ly/0Ci88Yo
#VeteransEmployment #ADA #DisabledVeteransResources

A U.S. military veteran in camouflage uniform sits in a wheelchair in front of an American flag. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA Resources” in bold yellow and white text.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 3

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced it will delay enforcement of new wheelchair-related airline requirements until August 1, 2025.

Read the full update: https://loom.ly/Oav3pWw

#ADA #DisabilityRights #AccessibleTravel #AirlineAccess #WheelchairRights

"New Wheelchair Rule Delayed Protections Coming August 2025" headline over image of wheelchair in airport with blue overlay and "ADA RIGHTS" banner at bottom.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Sep 2

More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults now report a disability—and states are responding. See how accessibility planning is evolving with better data and digital tools.

Read the article at: https://loom.ly/5Z0JD-Q

#InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #ADA #DisabilityRights #DigitalInclusion

Image of a tablet and several printed charts with blue-toned bar graphs, pie charts, and financial data. Bold white text in the top left corner reads, “New Data, New Direction.” The bottom has a red banner with the words “ADA NEWS” in white and yellow.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Aug 28

A coalition of major U.S. retailers — including Best Buy, CVS Health, Meijer, and Walgreens — is joining forces to promote disability inclusion and equity across the retail workforce.

Read the full announcement: Link In Bio

#DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces #AccessForAll

Three business professionals collaborating at a conference table with laptops, documents, and a bowl of colorful candies. One person uses a wheelchair. Text reads 'Creating Inclusive Spaces: Retail Coalition Announced' with 'ADA NEWS' at bottom.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Aug 27

New Research Brief: Lingering Inequalities in the Information Age 🌐
Despite advances in technology, people with disabilities still face significant disparities in internet access.

Read the full research brief: https://loom.ly/Lyx12nA

#DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #ADA

Keyboard with blue accessibility-themed keys, including icons for mobility, hearing, and vision disabilities. A blue sidebar on the left reads “ADA Resources” in bold yellow and white text.

Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Aug 26

Digital spaces aren't exempt from accessibility. The ADA applies to websites, apps, and online content. Civil rights include the internet, too.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #InclusionMatters #CivilRights #ADAFacts

Graphic titled "ADA Facts" from the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. It features a myth that says, "Digital accessibility isn’t covered by the ADA," followed by the fact: "Title II and Title III have been interpreted by courts and the DOJ to apply to websites, mobile apps, and digital content. Accessibility online is a civil right."

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · Aug 25

Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA at the NCIL Conference!
Proud to join leaders, advocates, and friends in honoring the progress made since the ADA was signed.

#ADA35 #DisabilityRights #NCILConference

A group of four smiling women stand together in a conference setting, wearing name badges. They are surrounded by other attendees in the background.

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