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Northeast ADA Center
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Provides Information & Training on ADA Rights and Responsibilities for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 2d
Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being. Together, let's create a world where mental health is valued and supported. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma
World Mental Health Day, October 10th. Image of a hand with a watering can, watering a brain with blooming flowers around it.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 2d
"Getting Older at Work"
#ADA #AgeismAwarenessDay
If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
"Getting Older at Work" Disability prevalence greatly increases with age, so it's important that older workers and employers know their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. Reasonable accommodations that may benefit older workers include: - Accessible parking spaces - Screen magnification software - Flexible scheduling - Periodic rest breaks - A sit-stand desk - TIme off for medical treatment Make sure to communicate with older workers when deciding which accommodations to put into place. #ADA #AgeismAwarenessDay If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact us at 1-800-949-4232
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 3d
Aging in place means staying in one's own home both safely and comfortably. Incorporating unviersal design principles in building design benefits everyone, including the aging population.
#AgeismAwarenessDay
For more information, visit our website: www.northeastada.org
Aging in Place Aging in place means staying in one's own home both safely and comfortably. Incorporating unviersal design principles in building design benefits everyone, including the aging population. Here are some examples of universal design principles that can make homes more accessible: Open floor plans with few obstructions. No-step entries. Wider doorways. Lever-style door handles. Removing throw rugs. Lower cooktop surfaces and sinks. faded picture of older person's hands sitting crossed over the end of a wooden cane. Northeast ADA Center Logo and Cornell University logo. If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, Contact us at 1-800-949-4232. Gant information.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 3d
Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay
Are older adults automatically covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
No, but as we age, we are much more likely to have a disability.
For more information, visit our website: www.northeastada.org
Older woman wearing glasses, sitting while leaning on her wooden cane. Are older adults automatically covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act? No, but as we age, we are much more likely to have a disability. Northeast ADA Logo.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 3d
Service Animals and Business
What kinds of animals can be service animals under the ADA? Only dogs- or in some cases, miniature horses- can be service animals.
For more information, visit our #ServiceAnimals in Public Spaces website: serviceanimalquestions.org
Woman with dark glasses sitting at desk, with one hand on service dog. Service Animals and Business - What kinds of animals can be service animals under the ADA? Only dogs- or in some cases, miniature horses- can be service animals. Northeast ADA Center logo.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 3d
Join the free virtual Autism Summer Program Expo on Sunday, November 9!
Learn about a range of summer opportunities designed for autistic teens all in one place!
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Summer Programs for Autistic College Students
Join our exclusive webinar to explore summer programs tailored for autistic college students. Discover how we support growth and success in college life.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 6d
The Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester, NY to offer artificial intelligence ASL interpreting for guests #ASL #AI
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Susan B. Anthony House to offer artificial intelligence ASL interpreting for guests
The museum is turning to Sign-Speak, an emerging, locally developed artificial intelligence platform providing on-demand speech to sign, sign to text and speech to text interpretation.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 6d
Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day! This year’s theme is #UniqueAndUnited.
It is a day to raise awareness and recognize the achievements of the 50 million people world-wide in the CP community.
Graphic of the world with the continents made of photos of people. This world CP day, we are #UniqueAndUnited. World Cerebral Palsy Day, October 8th.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 6d
Why make the effort to welcome service animals in your business?
- 61 million people in the US have a disability.
- Welcoming service animals and their handlers expands your customer base.
For more information on #ServiceAnimals in Public, visit our website:
serviceanimalquestions.org
In background image of service dog with person using wheelchair. Service Animals and Business. Why make the effort to welcome service animals in your business? 61 million people in the US have a disability. Welcoming service animals and their handlers expands your customer base. Northeast ADA Center logo.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 6d
Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 8d
Service Animals and Business.
Visit our Service Animal in Public Spaces website for more information: serviceanimalquestions.org
#ServiceAnimals
3 women walking, one using a cane, and one using a service dog. Northeast ADA Center logo. Service Animals and Business. Two tips for when a service animal enters your business… -Don’t distract a service animal; they’re working. -Remember that the handler is your customer, not the animal.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 9d
Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 10d
October 1st means - Happy NDEAM everyone!
The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025 is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more! www.dol.gov/agencies/ode...
#NDEAM
The poster is rectangular in shape with a dark blue background and an array of red, white and blue graphical fireworks of different sizes. Five of these fireworks frame photos of people with different disabilities working in various environments. Below the images, the words “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. Across the bottom are a logo that says, “America 250,” the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor,” and the hashtag #NDEAM on top of the words “80th Anniversary” and the website address dol.gov/odep.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 12d
"Cornell researchers have now created a high-resolution electronic tactile display that is more robust than other haptic braille systems and can operate in messy, unpredictable environments." #Braille #AccessibleTechnology
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Tiny explosions, soft materials make onscreen braille more robust | Cornell Chronicle
By combining the design principles and materials of soft robotics with microscale combustions, researchers created a high-resolution electronic tactile display that can operate in messy, unpredictable...
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 15d
Did you miss our Northeast ADA webinar - ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I?
You can view the archive at the link below and learn the key elements of Title I, including disability disclosure and reasonable accommodation in the workplace!
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ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I. Cornell University logo, Northeast ADA Logo.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 17d
Don't miss this U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission webinar - Tomorrow, 9/25
EEO Investigations: A Balanced Perspective
It's a unique opportunity to understand EEO investigations from both sides of the table!

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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 18d
On this International Day of Sign Languages, take some time to learn some basic hashtag#ASL signs: youtu.be/0FcwzMq4iWg?...
25 ASL Signs You Need to Know | ASL Basics | American Sign Language for Beginners
YouTube video by Learn How to Sign
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 19d
Awesome Athletes in Action! Check out our YouTube channel for more!
School Animation Series about Disability - #AccessibleSports #Accessibility
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Awesome Athletes in Action! Animated Series Sports Reel with Spike!
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 23d
Did you know that Pottery Barn had an Accessible Home Collection?
Pottery Barn and Michael Graves Design have expanded their collaboration on accessible products. #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #AccessibleHome
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Pottery Barn and Michael Graves Design expand accessible home collection with bath and seating lines | Designers Today
All of the bathroom products incorporate ADA-compliant grab bars in sleek designs.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 23d
Some great tips and resources from the National Council on Aging -
Enjoying Outdoor Activities with Vision Loss: Parks, Recreation, and More
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Enjoying Parks and the Outdoors with Vision Loss: Tips from an Expert
Living with vision loss doesn’t mean giving up outdoor adventures. Learn about accessible national parks, community recreation options, and the latest technology that makes exploring easier.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 24d
Tripadvisor offering accessible travel guidance around the world - from those who have experienced it! #AccessibleTravel
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 26d
Registration is now open for the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) webcast, "Finding the Right Fit: Choosing Assistive Technology for Vision and Hearing Needs in the Workplace," on October 9, 2025, at 2:00pm
#AssistiveTechnology #Accommodations
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Webcast Series
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 26d
Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · Sep 11
Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process

This free webinar will review not only what the ADA says about disability disclosure in the workplace, but also the very real human impact of disclosure. #ADA
1 hour of CRC credit is available.
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10865/regi...
Photo of two people shaking hands over a desk in an office setting. Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process. Northeast ADA Center Webinar, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1pm-2:15 pm ET.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · Sep 4
Next Week! Understanding Title I of the ADA: Employment & Disability Rights
Join us for a free webinar exploring Title I of the ADA — the section that covers employment rights and responsibilities.
9/9 - 1pm ET
1 hour of CRC credit available!
To Register:
events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/regi...
Group of 6 people sitting and standing around a table in a workplace having a discussion. Focus on Title I of the ADA. Webinar: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1 pm Eastern
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