The Courts and the ADA: Cases Shaping the Law

Free Webinar | October 22 | 10-11 a.m. ET

Join the Southeast ADA Center for another 4^th Thursday ADA Talks. The presentation will highlight court cases and court decisions relevant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the impact on the civil rights protections of people with disabilities.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent” in recognition of the skills and contributions people with disabilities add to workplaces, communities, and economy. Check out the Office of Disability Employment Policy’s website to learn how your workplace can celebrate NDEAM and download free resources!

Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Personal Emergency Preparedness

Free Webinar | October 15 | 3-4 p.m. ET

Join the Pacific ADA Center for our third 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year! Find out how to stay safe in an emergency. This webinar will show simple steps for making a personal emergency plan, including helpful tools and resources you can use. You’ll learn how to be ready for different situation.

September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages

The World Federation of the Deaf estimates there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide who belong to signing deaf communities and who use over 200 different sign languages. The International Day of Sign Languages is a reminder to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. For deaf people, sign language rights are fundamental for the full enjoyment of their human rights. Learn more at United Nations – International Day of Sign Languages.

To learn more about sign languages and the ADA, check out the Northeast ADA Center article about effective communication and the ADA National Network factsheet on sign language interpreters.

September is National Service Dog Month

It’s a time to celebrate service dogs and raise awareness about the critical services they provide and the laws that protect their rights. Learn more about what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says about service dogs with our Service Animals in Public Spaces toolkit. Check out Canine Companions to learn more about National Service Dog Month (and to watch a video of future service dog puppies)!

Northeast ADA Center Closed September 7

The Northeast ADA Center and technical assistance services will be closed on September 7. The center will open again on September 8. Please note that our normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. We appreciate your patience as our response may be delayed during these times. We encourage you to explore the resources available on the Northeast ADA Center website.

New Blog Post Shares Personal Story of Accessibility

Northeast ADA Center’s own Nina Leach reflects on her experience with accessibility, accommodations, and barrier removal in new a blog post. Nina is a student worker with the Northeast ADA Center who offered to share her perspective as a student and a person with a disability.

Participate in a Research Study on Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace

Have you been thinking about requesting a workplace accommodation but aren't sure where to start? Our colleagues at University of Washington are studying the best ways to help people with disabilities navigate the accommodation request process and want to hear from you!

You're a great fit if you:

Are 18 or older
Are currently employed or actively job searching
Are a person with a disability who needs or is considering a workplace accommodation
Read and speak English

Ready to learn more? Email the team at ra2026@uw.edu.

Back to School with the Northeast ADA Center!

Discover our series of animated videos and companion curriculum intended to help educate elementary school aged children about the ADA and the experience of people with disabilities. The videos feature a lovable lead service dog character, Spike, and his friends as they explore topics like accessible sports and recreation, different styles of communication, making friends, service animals, and more.