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Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
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We provide information and training about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our mission is to ensure the public has the resources they need to understand the spirit and guidelines of the ADA, promoting equal opportunity and accessibility for all.
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Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID) @northwestada.bsky.social · Jun 23
The Northwest ADA Center provides current and informative trainings on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for groups large and small, virtually or at your physical location. Check out our offerings at the link below!
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Temporary events such as craft fairs, home shows, and block parties can create unique accessibility challenges. If you’re planning to host a temporary event, check out this planning guide for some thoughtful tips and recommendations to ensure access and participation.

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A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People With Disabilities | ADA National Network
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Did you know there are accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment? The standards apply to numerous equipment including examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other diagnostic equipment. Learn more at the link below.

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Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment | ADA National Network
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Just a reminder for this busy travel week! ✈
Important information on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes.
#ServiceAnimals #EmotionalSupportAnimals #AirTravel
If you have a disability-related question contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or visit www.northeastada.org
looking up the center aisle of an airplane. Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes: Not covered by the ADA but instead the ACAA (Air Carrier Access Act). No additional costs can be charged for the animal. The animal must remain at the feet of the handler. The animal must not extend into nor block the aisle. Northeast ADA logo. If you have a question about disability contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232.
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Caregiving for others requires taking care of yourself as well #CaregiverSupport
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She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Not long after passage of the ADA came the regional centers today comprising the ADA National Network. They were created to help communities understand the ADA and its provisions. Learn more about the different types of services offered by your regional center!

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What Types of Services Can the ADA National Network Offer You? | ADA National Network
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November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Did you know the ADA National Network has a Spanish Language Outreach Project? Learn more about this important work at the link below.

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ADA Spanish Language Outreach Project | ADA National Network
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November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The ADA applies to both public and private ground transportation providers. Learn more about the ADA and Department of Transportation regulations from the ADA National Network fact sheet below.

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The ADA & Accessible Ground Transportation | ADA National Network
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November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Be prepared for the upcoming holiday season if you have children with food sensitivities!

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7 holiday tips when your child has food sensitivities
How can you make the holidays more fun when your child is sensitive to how food tastes, feels, and smells? Try these holiday tips for kids with food sensitivities.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Employers can require medical documentation when an employee requests an accommodation, and the disability is not known or obvious. The Job Accommodation Network has guidance for medical professionals who provide documentation to support workplace accommodation requests.

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Practical Guidance for Medical Professionals
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Is an Accommodation Forever?
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
Register Today: lnkd.in/eifQR5s6
A man using an tablet in a work setting with another man looking at the tablet over his shoulder. Is an Accommodation Forever? December 10, 2025, 1pm ET.
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Did you know the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability has valuable information to help increase workplace success for people with disabilities? Check out their resources on hiring, training, and advancement including free webinars, checklists, and policy toolkits.

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Home - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability
Looking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities?
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November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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This is a reminder that the ADA National Network is not an enforcement agency for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have questions about the ADA or need help with you next steps, connect with one of our regional Centers here: https://adata.org/find-your-region #ADA #Disability
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November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Do you need an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability? "Definitions of a Disability," our fact sheet, can help you answer this question and more! Learn more here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #Disability #ADA #ADANetwork
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November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Employees with workplace accommodations are sometimes surprised when an employer indicates it plans to implement a change. Employers can change or remove an accommodation, so it's important to understand how to respond to ensure workplace accommodations remain effective.

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Changing or Removing a Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
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November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Under Title II, a public entity with 50 or more employees needs at least one “responsible employee” to coordinate ADA compliance. There are training certification programs that provide knowledge and skills for this role. Learn more from the Great Plains ADA Center.

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ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program
Join the 3000+ members of this unique program designed to meet the training and professional needs of ADA Coordinators. The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) certification verifie...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Did you know that perceptions about disability and people with disabilities have changed significantly over time? Different viewpoints can have various impacts on our laws and communities. Learn more from the Northeast ADA Center article linked below.

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November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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New resource alert! Be sure to check out the helpful suite of resources from UNICEF to support applicants and employees who are neurodiverse.

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#DisabilityEmployment
UNICEF Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent in an Inclusive Workplace
Disability inclusion starts with you, with me, with all of us!
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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If you’re a veteran returning to a civilian job with questions about your employment rights, check out the EEOC guide created to help veterans understand their rights under the ADA. Follow up with the ADA National Hotline if you have additional questions. 800-949-4232.

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Veterans
Brochure - Veterans Guide for Veterans
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) created a mobile app, available on Android and iOS, to help dementia caregivers manage challenging behaviors. The app provides tips to cope and guidance to navigate caregiving.

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Dementia CareAssist App
The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center offers a mobile phone application to support dementia caregivers with challenging behaviors.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Did you know that November is #NationalAdoptionMonth? Expand your understanding about adoption by attending our webinar about disabled adoptive parents and their experiences growing their families through adoption.

Register now: brandeis.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DisabledParents #Adoption
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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If you’ve asked for disability-related accommodation in your workplace, your employer may have asked for medical documentation. How much information can an employer request? Check out the ADA KT Center’s legal brief for some guidance about medical inquiries.

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Legal Brief: Revisiting Disability-Related-Inquiries and Medical Examinations Under Title I of the ADA | ADA National Network
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November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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How important is an organization’s workplace culture, the values, practices, and written and unwritten rules of how a group functions, in fulfilling the ADA’s promise of equal opportunity and access? Learn more from the ADA Knowledge Translation Center research brief.

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Research Brief: Workplace Culture and the ADA | ADA National Network
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November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Did you know that parents with disabilities, often contending with the perception they're unable to care for their children, are at a higher risk of being referred to child welfare services? Learn more about the ADA requirements for the courts and child welfare agencies.

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Parents With Disabilities in Child Welfare Agencies and Courts | ADA National Network
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November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th 🗳️

For more information on voting rights, go to: www.northeastada.org/resources?q=...
#ADA #VotingRights #Vote
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act say about voting? Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs Accessible to people with disabilities through physical access and reasonable modifications. They must also provide auxiliary aids and services. People in line to vote. Northeast ADA Center logo
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Digital Accessibility Tip: Avoid “Click Here” Links

✅ Good: “Download the ADA fact sheet”
🚫 Not: “Click here”

Descriptive links help people using screen readers or keyboard navigation understand where the link goes.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday
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November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM