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Rocky Mountain ADA Center

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The Rocky Mountain ADA Center provides information and resources on the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout CO, WY, MT, UT, ND, and SD. 800-949-4232.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Dec 9

Hi, Bluesky community! We are Rocky Mountain ADA Center and we provide information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our vision is to bring the ADA to full implementation.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 11d

Learn more about his work in this week's episode of Adventure's in Accessibility! Transcript is available as well.

Podcast: rockymountainada.org/podcast/ep-79-murray-siple

#MurraySiple #Podcast #AdventuresinAccessibility

Ep. 79 - Murray Siple

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 11d

** NEW PODCAST EPISODE **

Murray turned to creating art by painting, sculpturing, and murals after his spinal cord injury left him quadriplegic. He recently took up adaptive surfing and captured his journey into an upcoming feature documentary.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 20d

(2/2) Digital Shareables: www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved...

#SuicidePreventionMonth2025

Digital Shareables on Suicide Prevention

Download and share informational graphics, social media messages, and videos, to help raise awareness about suicide prevention.

www.nimh.nih.gov

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 20d

(1/2) For Suicide Prevention Month, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has posted up digital shareables to raise awareness by sharing resources that help others recognize the warning signs for suicide and know how to get help.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 27d

(2/2) By raising awareness, we can help break down stigma and improve lives. Learn more about it here: rmad.ac/HHMonth

#HispanicHeritageMonth

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15th to October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 27d

(1/2) Hispanic Heritage Month occurs September 15th to October 15th! The ADA protects people with disabilities at every intersection of identity. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates all parts of our community, including disability.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 28d

(2/2) in order to achieve their goal of improving access to information and ensure that these online tools meet the needs of the community.

Contact @[email protected] for more information!

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · 28d

(1/2) University at Albany is conducting a survey about the usage of your state's developmental disability office. They want to better understand how people with developmental disabilities use their service's website

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 12

(3/3) Read more in this article: www.hrdive.com/news/eeoc-ap...

#ReasonableAccommodation #LongCOVID #Disability #TitleOne

Judge tosses EEOC long COVID lawsuit, finding worker never made disability clear

Use of leave as a disability accommodation is often a thorny issue for employers to navigate.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 12

(2/3) This case is a reminder that disability disclosure is essential when it comes to engaging in the interactive process and providing medical documentation in order to achieve reasonable accommodation success.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 12

(1/3) Judge granted a dismissal of a case against Appliance Factory in Thornton, CO, that involved an employee with possible long COVID, due to the inability to carry out her request of an accommodation based on disability.

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Great Plains ADA Center @greatplainsada.bsky.social · Sep 9

September is also Deaf Awareness Month! This annual observance is a a time to celebrate and promote understanding of Deaf culture, advocate for the rights and contributions of the Deaf community, and encourage inclusivity and accessibility.

Graphic with four hands of different skin tones fingerspelling D-E-A-F in American Sign Language above the words ‘Awareness Month,’ with rainbow-colored wavy lines in the corners. Graphic by Lola Afolabi

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 9

September is National Service Dog Month! We have resources available on our website:

- rockymountainada.org/search/node?...

#ServiceDogs #NationalServiceDogMonth #ADA

a brown skinned woman sitting in her wheelchair as her white service dog is smiling at her

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 9

😅 thank you for correcting me!

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 9

Who says summer is just for camping? Camping during fall season can be amazing, as well! AARP posted 5 fun and accessible campgrounds that prioritizes easy-to-navigate and low-cost accommodations!

Find out where they are! www.aarp.org/travel/vacat...

#Camping #Accessibility #ADA

Accessible Campgrounds for Travelers 50-Plus

Enjoy camping in comfort at these easy-to-navigate parks – and save money, too

www.aarp.org

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 4

Whether you are back in school or will be getting back to school, here are some great resources to help you navigate those first day jitters, if you are a student with a disability or a parent of one!

Education resources: https://adata.org/topic/education

#Education #BackToSchool #Disability #ADA

Education

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 4

(3/3) Interested? Here is the survey link: afb.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Survey #ArtificialIntelligence #Disability

Exploring AI and Disabilities - Interest Form

This interest form is used in recruiting and screening participants for the AI Study 2.

afb.iad1.qualtrics.com

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 4

(2/3) If you live in the United States, are 18 years or older, have a disability or do not have a disability, you can participate in this 30–45-minute survey. They want to learn how AI experiences differ between people with disabilities and people without disabilities.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 4

(1/3) American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is conducting a survey to gather whether you have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI), what you use it for, what you think about AI and any problems you have had with AI systems.

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Great Plains ADA Center @greatplainsada.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is National Preparedness Month! To learn more about making a plan for people with disabilities, visit www.ready.gov/people-disab...

National Preparedness Month graphic on a green background with the headline "Preparedness Starts at Home" on a darker green banner.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 3

Feeling the career burnout? Here are some self-care strategies for balancing a career and living with a disability: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianewiniarski/2025/08/05/self-care-strategies-for-sustaining-a-career-with-a-disability/

#Disability #Employment #ADA

Self-Care Strategies For Sustaining A Career With A Disability

Learn how self-care and the Ticket to Work Program can help you manage disability, reduce burnout, and build a lasting, fulfilling career.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 2

** NEW BLOG POST **

Some general tips when interacting with D/deaf friends, co-workers, family members, students, acquaintances.

https://rockymountainada.org/news/blog/communicating-deaf-people

Communicating with Deaf People

Some general tips when interacting with D/deaf friends, co-workers, family members, students, acquaintances.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Sep 1

Rocky Mountain ADA Center is closed today in observance of Labor Day. Our office will resume services on Tuesday, September 2nd. In the meantime, we encourage you to check our website for available resources: https://rockymountainada.org/.

White text that says Labor Day Closure, our office is closed in observance for Labor Day, we will resume services Tuesday, September 2nd on a blue background

Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Aug 27

(2/2) The goal from this survey is to help advance accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability in river trail design across Iowa and beyond.

Interested? Here is the survey: auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Survey #AccessibleTrails

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center @rockymountainada.adata.org · Aug 27

(1/2) Uncurbed, an accessibility consulting company, is partnering with Iowa DNR and they are conducting a survey to gather some insight from individuals and professionals who interact with river trails.

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