Center on Disability

10/16/2026

Looking for your next opportunity this National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

Founded in 1995, abilityJOBS.com connects employers with job seekers with disabilities. The site features job postings from employers looking to hire and one of the largest resume databases of candidates with disabilities.

NDEAM is a great time to explore new opportunities, connect with employers, and recognize the value and talent people with disabilities bring to the workforce.

10/13/2026

Many PDFs are inaccessible to people who are blind, have low vision, or use assistive technology. Without the proper tags and semantic structure, screen readers may not be able to identify headings, tables, images, and other important information.

A new tool called iTagPDF is exploring how artificial intelligence can use LaTeX source files to automatically add missing accessibility tags to research PDFs. Early testing found the tool produced more accurate results than Adobe Acrobat’s automated tagging features.

Ability Magazine explores how this technology could improve access to academic research and help address longstanding accessibility barriers in STEM.

Check out the article: https://abilitymagazine.com/itagpdf-making-stem-research-accessible-to-all/

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Our offices will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/08/2026

According to a recent Kessler Foundation Report, in August 2026, the employment-to-population ratio for people with disabilities ages 16–64 reached 39.8%, tying the all-time high previously reached in November 2025.

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this is an important data point to recognize: more people with disabilities are working than ever before.

Read the full report here: https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/employment-among-people-disabilities-ties-all-time-high

10/06/2026

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day!

More than 50 million people worldwide live with cerebral palsy, and every person has their own experiences, priorities, and ideas about what needs to change.

Listen to the voices of people with cerebral palsy, celebrate their experiences, and help turn ideas for change into action.

Learn more: https://worldcpday.org/

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Frida Kahlo is celebrated around the world for her powerful art, but she is also an important figure in disability history.

Born in Mexico, Kahlo experienced polio as a child and later sustained serious injuries in a bus accident at age 18. She lived with chronic pain and physical disabilities throughout much of her life, and her experiences with her body, pain, and disability appeared in a lot of her art.

We recognize Frida Kahlo as both an influential Mexican artist and a notable figure in disability history.

10/05/2026

Call for speakers for Pacific ADA Center's conference are open now until November 6, 2026!

We are now accepting speaker proposals for our 2027 Virtual Conference, Beyond Compliance: Access, Equity, and the ADA happening March 9-10, 2027.

We invite speakers who can share new ideas, research, or practical approaches related to the ADA to apply. Presentation slots are limited, and selections will be made based on how well they fit the conference program.

We welcome proposals from professionals, educators, advocates, researchers, and practitioners who support our mission to increase understanding of ADA rights and responsibilities through training, resources, and support.

Learn more and submit your proposal here by November 6, 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2027-Call-For-Speakers

10/05/2026

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2025, 9.1% of employed people with disabilities were self-employed, compared with 5.9% of people without disabilities.

People with disabilities are employees, managers, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, and professionals across the economy.

This NDEAM, let's recognize the many different ways people contribute their skills and talent to the workforce.

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about breast health, screening, and access to care.

Earlier this year we partnered with CAMI Health, and invited women with disabilities, physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing to complete an anonymous survey about breast health risk assessment, screening, and clinical practices.

This effort aimed to help improve patient-centered breast health care for women with disabilities.