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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 8d

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year marks 80 years of celebrating the talents of workers with disabilities.

Learn more about employment and ADA basics here: adata.org/employment-r...

#NDEAM80 #ADA

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 16d

Today we celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, recognizing the importance of sign languages in connecting people and strengthening communities.

Learn more about your communication rights under the ADA on our website: www.adapacific.org/your-communi...

#SignLanguagesDay #IWDP

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Aug 19

Use CamelCase for hashtags. Capitalize the first letter of each word so screen readers can read them correctly.

✅ Example: #SocialMediaTips
🚫 Not: #socialmediatips

CamelCase helps everyone read your hashtags more easily.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Aug 18

Join our upcoming webinar, ADA National Network Learning Session: Creating Inclusive Medical Environments on August 28 at 11:30 AM PT.

Register for the webinar here: www.adapacific.org/event/ada-na...

Live captioning will be available. Submit accommodation requests August 21, 2025.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Aug 12

Write your posts in plain language so everyone can understand them.

When your writing is clear and simple, more people can engage with your content.

Learn more about how to write in plain language here: centerondisability.org/plain-langua...

Tips for Writing in Plain Language ✅ Use short sentences ✅ Put the main point first ✅ Avoid acronyms and jargon ✅ Use everyday words

Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Aug 8

Back by popular demand!

Watch our latest webinar Ask Your ADA & Health Care Questions, on YouTube and get answers to your questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and health care.

Watch the full webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbpO...

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Aug 5

Always add alt text to images that you share on social media.

Alt text is a short description that tells people what is in the image.
It helps people who use screen readers understand your post.

Alt text should describe the image clearly and briefly.

#AccessibilityTipTuesday

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Good Alt-Text vs Bad Alt-Text
Bad: A photo of three people.
Good: A photo of three Black and disabled friends (a non-binary person with a cane and tangle stim toy, a non-binary person sitting in a power wheelchair, and an invisibly disabled femme) smiling and taking a cell phone selfie together.
The good alt text is also the image description for the image used in the graphic.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 24

What is the disability community saying about the ADA, 35 years later?

People are celebrating access, mobility, independence, and the civil rights the ADA protects.

The message is clear: we’ve made progress, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

#ADA35

How the disability community is celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What are you celebrating about the ADA after 35 years?
“Celebrating the changes that ADA continues to bring from then to now. I see it as the birth of an ongoing struggle.”
“I am celebrating the helpful accommodations the ADA provides for people with disabilities in college.”
“Celebrating the ability for people to participate and connect in their communities due to better access.”

How does the ADA impact your daily life?
“Empowerment of my rights.”
“Captions in theaters without having to use external devices.”
“When there is a problem with ADA issues, I can refer to the law and don't have to argue about my rights.”
“Protection from discrimination.”
“ADA is no longer a thought but an automatic action.”
“Greater communication opportunities for people who are deaf, particularly 911.”

What are your hopes for the future of the ADA?
“What I wish to see in the future is that universal design is not something we discuss. It’s just already included.”
“More awareness about responsibility to provide sign language interpreters!”
“More job opportunities for disabled persons.”
“Better funding of accessibility improvements.”
“More automated doors for entrance to public places!”

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 23

We had a great time celebrating the ADA’s 35th Anniversary yesterday at the San Francisco Office of Disability & Accessibility!

Our Deputy Director Jan, and our summer intern Forest had a great time participating in yesterday's festivities.

#ADA35

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 21

Are you wondering if you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Watch our latest YouTube video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARh...

Learn more about what counts as a disability, what your rights are, and how the ADA can protect your rights.

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ADA National Network @adata.org · Jul 17

(1/2) Join us to celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and learn about your ADA rights in the "Know Your ADA Rights!" webinar on Friday, July 25th at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 17

Want to keep learning about disability rights beyond the ADA 35th Anniversary?

Subscribe to the Pacific ADA Center’s email list!

You can choose what topics you want and unsubscribe anytime. Stay informed, stay involved.

Sign up here: www.adapacific.org/subscribe/

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 16

Everyone should be able to engage with online content.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal digital content to be accessible.

Accessible design is good design. Make sure your content is inclusive, easy to understand, and usable by more people.

#ADA35

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 10

Celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by joining events across Region 9 this July.

From webinars to community conversations and advocacy panels, there are many ways to reflect, learn, and connect.

View the list of events here:
www.adapacific.org/ada-35th-ann...

Upcoming Accessibility Webinars and Events July 11 Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy 3:00PM PDT - 7:00PM PDT July 16 July 18 July 23 San Francisco Disability Cultural Center ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration 11:30AM PDT-9:30PM PDT What is the ADA? 35 Years Along 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT The ADA 35th Anniversary: What Are Your Rights As A Person with A Disability? 12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT July 26 ADA Celebration at Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA #ADA35 12:00PM PDT - 4:00 PM PDT

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Great Plains ADA Center @greatplainsada.bsky.social · Jul 1

Cool accessibility news! When "Sinners" makes its streaming debut, it will be "the first movie on a streaming platform that will also be available in Black American Sign Language at the time of its digital release when it hits HBO Max on the Fourth of July"
www.motherjones.com/media/2025/0...

"Sinners" is bringing Black American sign language to the mainstream

The film will be available on HBO Max later this month.

www.motherjones.com

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 1

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990.

It protects the rights of people with disabilities and ensures they have equal access to all areas of life.

Now, on the 35th anniversary, we continue to build on that progress.

Photo by Tom Olin.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jul 1

Disability Pride Month begins today!

Every July, we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of people with disabilities.

This year’s Disability Pride Month theme is “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay.”

See celebrations happening in our region: www.adapacific.org/ada-35th-ann...

July is Disability Pride Month background is an illustration of the disability pride flag which is a green, light blue, white, yellow, and light red flag with a black backdrop.

Disability Pride Month celebrates disability as an identity by sharing the experiences of the disabled community.

It is celebrated in July because it is the month that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.

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ADA National Network @adata.org · Jun 30

Part of the @pacificada.adata.org's celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the ADA include a webinar July 16th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT! "What Are Your Rights as a Person with a Disability?" is a free webinar, registration required. Visit our website to learn more: adata.org/event/ada-lu... #ADA35

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jun 23

Have a question about your rights or responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Whether you're an individual, employer, business, or service provider, we offer free, confidential technical assistance.

Submit your question here: www.adapacific.org/ask-us/

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jun 20

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act sets federal standards for digital accessibility.

Simple practices like adding alt text, using readable fonts, contrasting colors, and avoiding flashing images can improve usability for more people.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · Jun 2

Register for upcoming accessibility webinars and events.

Hear from experienced presenters, learn practical tips, and explore new ways to think about accessibility.

#ADAWebinar

Upcoming Accessibility Webinars and Events
Unpacking Discrimination, Stigma, and Multiple Marginalization 9:00AM - 10:00AM PST Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) and Adaptive Skateboarding 11:00AM-12:30PM PST What is a disability? 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST Experiencing the Past: Accessibility in Historic Buildings and Facilities 11:30AM - 2:00PM PST National ADA Symposium

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ADA National Network @adata.org · May 29

We are all human beings who want to be heard, and that means letting everyone have as much time as they need to speak...” - Taro Alexander, Founder of the Stuttering Association for the Young. #SLHMonth #Disability #DisabledSky

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · May 30

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) psychiatric disabilities are protected under the law, ensuring people have the right to request reasonable accommodations.

Accommodations can include modified work schedules, remote access to therapy, flexible deadlines, or changes to testing methods.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · May 27

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disabled people have the right to accessible transportation, a key part of independence and community participation.

Illustration Credit: Disabled & Here

A visually impaired Black person uses a safety rail to guide themself onto a bus. They are wearing a work uniform, head wrap, and prescription glasses. The scene is set at a sheltered bus stop next to a streetlight with a push button and a posted schedule for the bus line. Skyscrapers and evergreen trees fill the background, with the overall illustration set in tones of pink, purple, and teal, while warm, yellow lighting highlights the bus interior.

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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · May 22

Join the Great Plains ADA Center and the Southeast ADA Center in Atlanta, June 15–18, as we celebrate 35 years of progress under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

Learn more, view the full schedule, and explore continuing education opportunities here: gpadacenter.org/national-ada...

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