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Provides information, guidance, and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To contact a specialist, call 1-800-949-4232 (toll-free) or https://adata.org/email
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We are wrapped up in our comfiest sweaters and ready for some turkey! The ADA National Network wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! We are out of the office and will return on December 1st. #Thanksgiving #OOTO
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Today is a great day to learn more about race, disability, and employment, and the protections offered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Explore our research brief here to learn more: https://ow.ly/hSWX50XtL3O #DisabledSky #PwD
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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"Is an reasonable accommodation forever?" Attend the upcoming webinar on December 10th to find out! Hosted by the Northeast ADA Center, this webinar is free! Learn more: https://adata.org/event/accommodation-forever-0 #ADA #Employment #ReasonableAccommodation
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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"It is important to be active, and it is important to be vocal because people have misconceptions and preconceptions about the lives of those who live with disabilities..."
-Cinda Hughes #DisabledSky #PwD #WednesdayWisdom
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Ready for a resource about the "Accessibility of Sidewalk Dining, Retail, and Community Spaces?" This fact sheet gives an overview of how outdoor accessibility for people with disabilities is important. Learn more here: https://adata.org/accessibility-sidewalk-spaces #PwD #Disability #Accessibility
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Lunch & Learn: Your Rights As A Person with A Disability Under the ADA in Personal Emergency Preparedness, a webinar from the Pacific ADA Center will take place on December 10th! Learn more: https://adata.org/event/lunch-learn-your-rights-person-disability-under-ada-personal-emergency-preparedness
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November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Join the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center on December 2nd for a free webinar on The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy. Learn more: https://adata.org/event/power-visibility-and-community-advocacy #ADA #Disability #Community
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November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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What exactly is a major life activity and how does it apply to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Get the answer along with links to related resources by visiting our FAQ page here: https://adata.org/faq/what-are-major-life-activities #ADA #Disability #FAQ
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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How is the ADA relevant to caregivers and individuals with disabilities who need their assistance and support? Review our fact sheet on The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions here to learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-and-caregivers #NationalCaregiversMonth #ADA #PwD
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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What reasonable accommodations are employers required to grant under the ADA? Great question! Explore our FAQ page on the topic here to learn more: https://adata.org/faq/what-are-limitations-obligation-make-reasonable-accommodation #ADA #Employment #ReasonableAccommodation
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Aging is part of life, but you don't have to tackle the next steps alone! Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act can help you as you age by reading our fact sheet on Aging and the ADA here: https://adata.org/factsheet/aging-and-ada #ADA #Aging #Disabilities
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November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Have you checked out our fact sheet on 'Customer Service for Business: Disability Etiquette Tips'? Customer service training is standard at most companies, and these tips are easy to incorporate. Learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/quicktips-customer-service #ADA #CustomerService #Disability
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November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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"I am living in a time where disabled people are more visible than ever before. And yet while representation is exciting and important, it is not enough. I want and expect more. We should all expect more. We all deserve more." - Alice Wong, disability activist and author #WednesdayWisdom #AliceWong
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November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Planning on renovating a hotel? Make sure you’re up to date with requirements under the ADA. Get started with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, the two types of accessible guest rooms, and more: https://adata.org/faq/if-i-am-doing-renovation-hotel-how-many-guest-rooms-need-be-accessible #ADA
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November 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Did you know that you can learn more about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by visiting our website? Get started here: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada #ADA #Disability #PwD
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November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on relationship or association with a person with a disability? Visit our website to learn more: https://adata.org/faq/what-discrimination-based-relationship-or-association-under-ada #NationalCaregiversMonth
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November 18, 2025 at 5:37 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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Want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transportation? Explore FAQs, fact sheets, and more on our website here: https://adata.org/topic/transportation #ADA #Disability #Accessibility
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November 17, 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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Learn more about accessible digital tech in the upcoming webinar, "The Born-Accessible Design Approach: Cost-Effective, Inclusive, Compliant" on Tuesday, November 25th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET. Register here: https://adata.org/event/born-accessible-design-approach-cost-effective-inclusive-compliant-0#
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November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Our fact sheet on Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA includes common myths and misconceptions, information on disclosing a psychiatric disability, job accommodations, and more. Access our fact sheet here: https://adata.org/factsheet/health #ADA #MentalHealth #Employment
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November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The first step to knowing if you or a loved-one are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is understanding what the law defines as a disability. Our FAQ page can help you out here: https://adata.org/faq/what-definition-disability-under-ada #ADA #Disability #Legal
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The ADA National Network seeks greater implementation of the ADA across the country. We do this through our Regional Centers' hard work and contributions from the community (people like you!). Read some of our success stories here: https://adata.org/regional-success-stories #ADA #ThanksToTheADA
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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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“One of the things my parents taught me, and I'll always be grateful as a gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me; that is for me to define myself.”
– Wilma Mankiller #Quotes #WednesdayWisdom #PwD
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Attention job seekers and employers: we now have a page for all your pre-employment questions! Check out our Employment Resource Hub to get info about how the ADA applies to different stages of employment: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/pre-employment-interviews-hiring-and-examinations
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November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM