- Service Animals Overview
SUMMARY: From the perspective of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), here are a few key things to know about service animals.
Service animals are one of the most asked about topics on the Nort...
- The ADA and Service Animal Handlers
SUMMARY: What should someone with a service animal know about their rights and responsibilities as a service animal handler when they go into the community? This FAQ article explains a few important p...
- The ADA and Service Animals
SUMMARY: What’s a service animal? The answer depends on the situation, and this FAQ article explains the basics.
The term service animal is often misunderstood or misused. Service animal has a...
- Miniature Horses as Service Animals
SUMMARY: Under the regulations for Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from the Department of Justice (DOJ), a service animal must be a dog and no other species of animal. Ho...
- The ADA and Health Care Providers
SUMMARY: This article introduces basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for health care providers. It talks about providing access to the actual building and its features, the use of...
- The ADA and Transportation Providers
SUMMARY: Many aspects of transportation are covered by regulations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article gives an overview of the ADA requirements for transportation service...
- The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
SUMMARY: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has many regulations, and as a business owner, you may feel that you have a lot to do to meet ADA requirements. However, it may help to approach comp...
- How to File a Complaint
Is something not up to ADA standards? Do you want to file a complaint? If yes, start by figuring out which agency you should complain to. For example, to report a problem with public transportation, y...
- About Effective Communication in Title II and Title III
SUMMARY: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discusses communications-related requirements for Title II and Title III entities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets the groundwork for...
- About Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
SUMMARY: Rules that stem from Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and from the Rehabilitation Act, concern disability in the workplace. These rules protect the rights of job applican...
- What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
SIGNED BY: President George H. W. Bush
SIGNED ON: July 26, 1990
SIGNIFICANCE: Protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in many ways.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had stron...
- The ADA and Title II Public Entities
SUMMARY: The ADA ensures access by people with disabilities to buildings, facilities, programs, services, and activities offered by state and local governments (public entitites). These include voting...
- The ADA and Parking
SUMMARY: Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the Northeast ADA Center hotline. This article explains why accessible parking matters an...
- The ADA and Public Places
SUMMARY: This article focuses on businesses—stores, restaurants, salons, theaters, and more—that are open to the public. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a lot to...
- Parking & Transportation Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has given us inspiration, guidance, and specific rules about parking and transportation. The ADA begins with a list of findings from Congress (Section 12101)....
- 8 Tips for Communicating with a Patient Who Has a Disability
SUMMARY: As a health care provider, you may be unsure about how to interact with patients who have disabilities. This article offers easy-to-follow tips that you can put into place today to strengthen...
- Olmstead Decision
SUMMARY: The Olmstead decision, which was issued by the US Supreme Court in 1999, has had a major impact on many people and communities. It clarified that because of Title II of the ADA (Americans wit...
- State- and Territory-Based Accessibility Requirements
SUMMARY: This article discusses the relationship between federal ADA standards and state or local accessibility standards, in the context of the built environment, that is, things like buildings, side...
- Public Places Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers public places. The ADA has different things to say about different types of public places. Title II of the ADA covers public places that are funded by...
- About Voting Access Rights
SUMMARY: Many different laws apply to voting rights for people with disabilities. Also, you can report voting problems.
Voting is a right of all Americans, including people with disabilities. As long...
- Administrative Requirements for Title II Public Entities
SUMMARY: To jumpstart and maintain their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II public entities should adhere to five administrative requirements.
To comply with the Amer...
- Air Travel for Individuals with Disabilities: Intersection of the Air Carriers Access Act and the ADA
11/18/2015-
A recent study by the Open Doors Organization revealed that in the past two years, more than 26 million adults with disabilities traveled for business or pleasure. While legislation such as the Air Ca...
- Issues, Impacts and Implications of an Aging Workforce
10/14/2015-
The aging population is growing and the number of older adults in the workforce is rising, which presents multiple challenges to organizations. Age discrimination and the increased prevalence of disab...
- The expanding disability market: Scenario Clinic
09/30/2015-
During this webinar, we will explore and discuss scenarios related to serving people with disabilities in a variety of sectors and businesses. Building upon the September 9 webinar, we will pose...
- Section 503, the ADA Amendments Act, and Disability Service Providers: Scenario Clinic
10/22/2014-
Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (...
- Section 503, the ADA Amendments Act, and Disability Service Providers: Your role in supporting employers and people with disabilities
10/08/2014-
Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (RA) Se...
- Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities in Law Enforcement
10/30/2013-
Law enforcement officials, such as police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement personnel play an important role within our communities in ensuring and maintaining the safety of all...
- Accessibility Update: Hotels and Resorts
06/20/2013-
Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for Places of Transient Lodging (i.e. What types of occupancies are required to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Places...
- New Regulations: Service Animals
05/30/2013-
This session will review the following topics: • Revised definition of service animals under the ADA • Service animal inquiries under the ADA • Differences between the ADA and other law...
- Generalizations, Speculation and Stereotypes about Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Justify Refusal to Accommodate Use of Service Animals under the ADA
10/16/2019-
On August 30, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, issued a precedential opinion in an important case interp...
- Free Webinar-ADA National Network Learning Session: Who Let the Dogs (and Miniature Horses) In? Service Animals in Health Care Facilities
05/20/2020-
Thursday, May 28th, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
According to the Bureau of Global Public Affairs within the U.S. Department of State, approximately 500,000 service dogs assist people with disabili...
- Animals on Planes a Challenge for Airlines, Passengers
02/22/2018-
When Marlin Jackson arrived at his row on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego in June, a man with a sizable dog on his lap already occupied the middle seat. Jackson squeezed by them to his window...
- Service Animals and the ADA: Exploring Common Issues and Scenarios-Free Webinar!
11/15/2017-
Tuesday, November 21st, 20172:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM ESTWhile more than 27 years have passed since the implementation of the ADA, there are areas which continue to raise questions and cause confusion. On...
- New York Passes Law Against Service Animal Fraud, Joining Other States
01/17/2018-
New York recently joined an increasing number of states that have passed laws aimed at curbing abuse of laws and regulations designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities can be accompanied by...
- Generalizations, Speculation and Stereotypes about Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Justify Refusal to Accommodate Use of Service Animals under the ADA
10/16/2019-
On August 30, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, issued a precedential opinion in an important case interp...
- Free Webinar-ADA National Network Learning Session: Who Let the Dogs (and Miniature Horses) In? Service Animals in Health Care Facilities
05/20/2020-
Thursday, May 28th, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
According to the Bureau of Global Public Affairs within the U.S. Department of State, approximately 500,000 service dogs assist people with disabili...
- Animals on Planes a Challenge for Airlines, Passengers
02/22/2018-
When Marlin Jackson arrived at his row on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego in June, a man with a sizable dog on his lap already occupied the middle seat. Jackson squeezed by them to his window...
- Service Animals and the ADA: Exploring Common Issues and Scenarios-Free Webinar!
11/15/2017-
Tuesday, November 21st, 20172:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM ESTWhile more than 27 years have passed since the implementation of the ADA, there are areas which continue to raise questions and cause confusion. On...
- New York Passes Law Against Service Animal Fraud, Joining Other States
01/17/2018-
New York recently joined an increasing number of states that have passed laws aimed at curbing abuse of laws and regulations designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities can be accompanied by...
- Free Webinar-Service Animal Scenarios
02/21/2019-
March 27th 2019 1:00pm EST to 2:00pm ESTPresenter: Chris Sweet, Northeast ADA Technical Assistance and Outreach Specialist
Service animals have begun emerging in popular media as a topic of contentio...
- Free Webinar! "Is That a Service Animal: What Rights Apply Where?"
01/17/2018-
January 24, 20181:00pm to 2:00pm
One of the most popular topics that the Northeast ADA is asked about is service animals. It can be confusing for individuals with disabilities, businesses, transit pr...
- Service Animals and School Districts
03/16/2017-
Service Animals and their presence in schools have been featured in the media recently. Below are two articles that highlight the implications of denying access of service animals in educational setti...
- Free Webinar-Service Animal Scenarios
03/20/2019-
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM ESTPresenter: Chris Sweet, Northeast ADA Technical Assistance and Outreach Specialist
Service animals have begun emerging in popular media as a topic...
- East Haddam CT Grocery Store to Allow Service Animals Under ADA Settlement
05/15/2019-
The U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday it has reached an agreement with Grist Mill Market to resolve allegations that the store was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilitie...
- September is National Service Dog Month
08/21/2019-
They provide companionship, inspire confidence, and live to serve, protect, and assist their handlers. Guide dogs, seeing eye dogs, service pets, and assistance animals are helping their humans perfor...
- Ask the Department of Justice (DOJ): Open Question and Answer Session
05/16/2018-
Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTDo you have a burning question regarding the non-discrimination in programs and services provisions of the ADA? Is there a policy or procedural issue...
- DOT Proposal Restricts Service Animals on Planes: So Long to the Emotional Support Peacock?
02/19/2020-
In January, the Department of Transportation proposed amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulations. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify the rights and responsibilities of ai...
- Free Audio Conference Series- Ask the EEOC: Open Question and Answer
03/20/2019-
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
Do you have questions regarding the employment provisions of the ADA? Is there an accommodation issue that you are confused about? Do you have ques...
- Free Webinar-ADA National Network Learning Session: COVID-19, Health Care, and the ADA
04/15/2020-
Thursday, April 23rd, 202011:30 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
Given the unprecedented demands posed by the COVID-19 pandemic for the provision of health care, it is critical for health care providers to under...
- Cherry Hill Student Prevails in Fight to Bring Service Dog to School
03/16/2017-
In Cherry Hill, NJ it took several months of lobbying school officials before they decided they should allow junior Ben Shore to bring his service dog to school, while they worked to revise the policy...
- Determined Teen Finally Allowed to Bring Service Dog to School
02/15/2017-
While Ben Shore, 16, and his service dog Charlie were standing outside Cherry Hill High School East Thursday morning, a woman he didn't know rolled down her car window. "Ben, have a nice day at...
- Free Webinar-Accessible Airport Terminals
05/16/2018-
Thursday, June 7th, 2018 2:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDTThis session will review solutions to common access issues in airports and will focus on areas of special concern such as accessible passenger loading...
- Airlines Face Soaring Disability Complaints
06/21/2017-
The number of disability-related complaints against airlines shot up more than twofold in a decade, a new government report finds. Travelers with disabilities filed more than 30,000 complaints with ai...
- Free Webinar - Accessibility in the Laboratory
10/16/2019-
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM Eastern
Access to STEM education and careers can be challenging for people with disabilities. Given the importance of creating a pipeline of qua...
- Check out the Northeast ADA Center's New Infographics!
04/17/2019-
Did you know that the Northeast ADA Center makes infographics with easy to understand facts, statistics, and tips about disability and the ADA? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for our wee...
- Commemoration in Puerto Rico of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
01/16/2019-
On December 3, on the commemoration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, a group of persons with disabilities from various organizations met at the PR Capitol and the Governor's Offic...
- First Public Accommodations Website Accessibility Case Goes to Trial in Florida
06/21/2017-
The first trial under the Americans with Disabilities Act about the accessibility of a public accommodations website took place in the southern district of Florida. U.S. District Judge Robert Sc...
- Gates Chili Central School District in Rochester, NY Spent $609,000 in 7-year Fight over Students Service Dog
04/17/2019-
The ongoing battle between the Gates Chili Central School District and the U.S. Department of Justice over a service dog for a student with a disability has so far racked up more than $600,000 in lega...
- CRST to Pay $47,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Over Service Animal Refusal
03/20/2019-
In the lawsuit, the EEOC charged that CRST violated federal law when it failed to accommodate, refused to hire and then retaliated against a truck driver applicant, a Navy veteran, because he used a s...
- U.S. Access Board Releases Animation on Sales and Service Counters
08/15/2018-
The U.S. Access Board has released an animation on accessible sales and service counters as part of its online guide to standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Archite...
- How States Are Helping People with Disabilities Break Into Government Jobs
06/22/2018-
Governing Magazine recently published an article about what state governments are doing to recruit, hire and retain talented employees with disabilities. State governments have a critical role to play...
- Supreme Court Sides with Family in Service Dog Case
03/16/2017-
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals should reconsider whether Ehlena Fry and her family can sue a Michigan school district for its decision...
- University Under Investigation After Student Denied Service Dog
02/15/2017-
Fordham University denied a student's request for a service dog to live with her on campus, despite her documented disability with the Office of Disability Services. She submitted her request shortly...
- U.S. Access Board Free Webinar: Accessible Sales and Service Counters
04/17/2019-
May 2nd 2019, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm Eastern
Counters can pose barriers to people with disabilities in accessing goods and services. This session will cover access to sales and services counters and r...
- NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE ON DISABILITY AND EMPLOYMENT
08/15/2018-
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Raritan Valley Community College118 Lamington RoadBranchburg, NJ 08876
The New Jersey Conference on Disability and Employment returns in 2018 t...
- Free Webinar-Effective Communication in the Medical Setting
04/18/2018-
Presented by Joe Zesski May 23rd 2018 at 1:00pm ET
Talking about medical issues can be difficult in any context. When a patient is speaking with their medical care provider, a variety of challen...
- New York State to Change Way Services for People with Disabilities are Coordinated
04/18/2018-
Families with children with disabilities and adults have some decisions to make in the coming weeks. New York State is replacing the Medicaid Service Coordination Program that has served the OPWDD pop...
- Monterey Airbus Settles with U.S. Department of Justice over Disability Access.
03/21/2018-
Following an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Monterey Airbus has agreed to up its game when it comes to serving riders with disabilities. The airport shuttle service violated Title III of...
- Free Webinar- The History of Disabilities - Part 4: Civil Rights to Disability Rights
02/22/2018-
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM ESTThe quest for social equality for people who have disabilities is a story that begins in the earliest years of the American experience. Mark...
- What Was The EEOC Up To This Year? Takeaways From 2017
01/17/2018-
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2017 and it has released its yearly "Performance and Accountability Report." Although this is a look back, it provides...
- U.S. Access Board Consults Stakeholders on Reform Plan
09/20/2017-
During its July meeting, the Board met with stakeholders to gather feedback on an agency reform plan for improving its operations and services. Attendees included representatives from the American Ins...
- Join the Diversity Partners National Kick-Off Webinar on March 29th!
03/16/2017-
The Diversity Partners Project, housed at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, is bridging the gap between employment service professionals, job seekers with disabilities and business....
- New Yorkers with Disabilities Fight to Text 911
01/18/2017-
New York City's failure to implement texting access for emergency 911 services inspired a federal complaint Tuesday by a disability-rights group. Disability Rights New York filed the suit&n...
- Disabled veterans find peace and fish during 'thank you' tournament at Table Rock Lake
A group of 21 disabled Missouri veterans got an unusual "thank you" for their service Wednesday morning on the cool water of Table Rock Lake. They went fishing. Guided by professional bass angler...
- Free Webinar - Implementing the ADA in a Health Care Setting
03/19/2020-
Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM ESTPresenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager, Northeast ADA CenterSally Heron, Ithaca Center Manager, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
People wi...
- Funds for New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities May Be Cut
03/19/2020-
A group of the state's largest nonprofit associations representing service providers supporting New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities claim the state is not only ignoring their...
- Free Webinar-Implementing the ADA in a Health Care Setting
02/19/2020-
Wednesday March 25, 2020 12:00pm ET - 1:00pm ET.Presenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager, Northeast ADA CenterSally Heron, Ithaca Center Manager, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
People with dis...
- US Attorney Reaches Settlements In Restaurant-Access Complaint
01/15/2020-
The US Attorney's Office for the State of Connecticut reached settlement agreements with the Market Place Kitchen & Bar of 32 Church Hill Road and with its landlord, Mesa Contractors, December 17,...
- Legal Experts Warn Casinos and Guests with Disabilities, About Service Dog Control Following Niagara Falls Incident
12/18/2019-
Last month, Bella, a three-year-old Pomeranian, accompanied Maryellen Jurczak to the Niagara Falls tribal casino. The woman has an implant and the dog routinely is by her side. On that day, the dog ap...
- EEOC Helps Veterans Understand Their Employment Rights Under ADA
11/20/2019-
Veterans Day - a federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces - is an appropriate time for veterans who have returned t...
- Free Webinar-Accessible Restaurants and Bars
11/20/2019-
Thursday, December 5th, 20192:30 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
New trends in the design of restaurants and bars pose challenging questions on the best way to achieve access so that they are inclusive of every...
- Register Now: NJ Conference on Disability & Employment
09/18/2019-
Register now for the 2019 New Jersey Conference on Disability & Employment, a half-day event scheduled for October 23, 2019 at Middlesex County College in Edison. Hear from employers, educators, a...
- U.S. Access Board to Conduct Free Webinars on Website Accessibility
08/21/2019-
Access to websites is essential in today's digital environment for obtaining information, downloading data, sharing media, obtaining goods and services, and making other transactions. Many websites, h...
- Owner of Betty Ford Center Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Americans with Disabilities Act
07/17/2019-
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation finalized a settlement agreement, agreeing to remove architectural barriers to access at the Betty Ford Center, a well-known drug and alcohol treatment facility in R...
- Free Webinar-Effective Communication: What Does That Mean?
06/21/2019-
Tuesday June 25th, 2019 2:00pm EDT to 3:30pm EDT
What does it mean to communicate effectively with someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind? This session will begin with a brief review of t...
- Facebook Charged With Disability-Related Discrimination
04/17/2019-
The federal government is accusing Facebook of illegally using its advertising platform to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deve...
- Access Board ABA Case Results in Improved Access to Historic Federal Building
04/17/2019-
The General Services Administration (GSA) has improved access to the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and United States Court House in Chattanooga, Tennessee in response to a complaint filed with the...
- The Deaf Community Voices its Claims in PR
01/16/2019-
The Deaf Autonomous Movement (MAS, by its Spanish acronym), as well as individual deaf people, their families and advocates, have been recently demanding across the media and on social media that thei...
