Southeast ADA Center

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The Southeast ADA Center provides information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability access tailored to the needs of business, government, and individuals. Core services include:
Technical Assistance
Highly trained and qualified specialists are available to answer your questions about the ADA, including advice and information on what is required, who i

s covered, and how to work through ADA-related questions. Call the regional hotline at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty] or send your questions & comments.
**All requests for information via phone or submitted online are confidential. Education and Training
Provide customized training and distance education opportunities about the ADA and disability-related laws to disability organizations, State and local government agencies, and private businesses. Find webinars, audioconferences, and webcasts in the Events Calendar and search the website: ADA Training Resources. To arrange training, contact the Southeast ADA Center or your ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty]. Materials Dissemination
Distribute and provide publications with accurate, up-to-date information about the ADA via websites, social media, email, discussion lists, newsletters, and printed materials. Explore our Publications, Case Law / Legal Briefs, Promising Directions, and national web projects: ADA Training Resources and ADA Document Portal. Information and Referral
Provide referrals to local organizations for advocacy assistance or issues outside of our work scope via our State Affiliates, State Resource Network, and through partnerships with nationally-recognized experts and organizations. Public Awareness
Promote the ADA in a positive manner in training and media outlets — check out the Events Calendar, or contact your ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty]. Local Capacity Building
Work closely with business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation, and other professional networks to assist with ADA efforts in your State and local communities.

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR: Accessible streets and sidewalks benefit everyone!
05/31/2026

WEDNESDAY WEBINAR: Accessible streets and sidewalks benefit everyone!

Remember to register for our upcoming webinar, "Designing Streets for Everyone: Requirements, Research, and Guidance on the Use of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities."

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone.
Registration: bit.ly/4ve4166.
Registration closes one day before the webinar or when it reaches capacity.

Description:
The complexity of the built environment poses numerous and evolving wayfinding and other accessibility challenges for pedestrians with vision disabilities. Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) are one tool that can be used to improve accessibility and safety within public-rights-of-way. This webinar will cover existing requirements and will then aim to demonstrate the considerable research evidence that supports the recommendations for the design and use of TWSI.

Every 5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). World MS Day is May 30. The My MS Diagnosis campaign...
05/29/2026

Every 5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). World MS Day is May 30. The My MS Diagnosis campaign advocates for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with MS. It highlights the global barriers to diagnosing , raising awareness by sharing real stories and data. Learn more: https://worldmsday.org/

To celebrate   the Job Accommodation Network released a new Mental Health Hub. This new resource helps employers and wor...
05/28/2026

To celebrate the Job Accommodation Network released a new Mental Health Hub. This new resource helps employers and workers find workplace accommodation solutions for mental health needs.

The Office of Disability Employment Policy's Job Accommodation Network launched a new Mental Health Hub in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This centralized resource helps employers and workers explore effective workplace accommodation solutions for mental health needs.

Aligned with ODEP's commitment to promoting mental health-friendly workplaces, the hub offers practical guidance, accommodation insights, Americans with Disabilities Act-related information, and tools that support productivity, retention, and workplace success.

Explore the Mental Health Hub at AskJAN.org to access tools and guidance that support informed accommodation decisions and effective workplace practices. https://AskJAN.org/mental_health_hub/

It's Week 4 of the Access Countdown with information and resources on the   and Accessible Ticketing policies.
05/28/2026

It's Week 4 of the Access Countdown with information and resources on the and Accessible Ticketing policies.

New   features are coming for iPhone users.      Apple Unveils New Accessibility Features and Updates Powered By Apple I...
05/26/2026

New features are coming for iPhone users.
Apple Unveils New Accessibility Features and Updates Powered By Apple Intelligence.
Link:

Apple announced major accessibility updates powered by Apple Intelligence, including new capabilities for VoiceOver, Magnifier, and Voice Control.

Accessible routes are crucial for people with disabilities when attending a baseball or softball game. It's Week 3 of th...
05/22/2026

Accessible routes are crucial for people with disabilities when attending a baseball or softball game. It's Week 3 of the Access Countdown with Ray Petty and the Center.

05/22/2026

Colleges Can Sign Up Now with the Workforce Recruitment Program!
The Workforce Recruitment Program provides employment and career development opportunities to students with disabilities. Managed by the U.S. Department of Labor, this free program connects disabled college students, graduate students, and recent graduates to federal employers looking to hire for internships and permanent jobs. Accredited U.S. colleges and universities can sign up now and support their students to participate in the 2027 Workforce Recruitment Program cycle. Visit the web site anytime through July and click the “School Coordinators Register Now” button.
IMAGE: Worker sitting at a computer uses a refreshable Braille display and headphones.
Workforce Recruitment Program Webpage: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/wrp

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! In every post and page online, think, learn, and share about digita...
05/21/2026

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)!

In every post and page online, think, learn, and share about digital access. Every day include access from the start and spread awareness.

Access is a must for people with disabilities and useful for all.

Everyone can help to provide digital access - not all “techie” or only for the designer.

Provide text descriptions of images. Captions for videos. Use headings and lists. Links with clear names (not click here). Check reading order. Tag PDF files.

Find resources and tools that “break down” best practices and guide you in easy quick checks for digital access.

https://accessibility.day

Thursday, May 15, 2025, help us celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

Today is the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day!Accessibility is more than ramps, pathways and equipment. It is abo...
05/21/2026

Today is the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Accessibility is more than ramps, pathways and equipment. It is about independence, inclusion and making sure people of all abilities can participate fully in everyday life.
There is still work to do, but days like today are an important reminder that accessibility should never be an afterthought.
Because when accessibility improves, everyone benefits.

Learn more at : https://accessibility.day/

Designing Streets for Everyone: Requirements, Research, and Guidance on the Use of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators fo...
05/21/2026

Designing Streets for Everyone: Requirements, Research, and Guidance on the Use of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities
June 4, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Description: The complexity of the built environment poses numerous and evolving wayfinding and other accessibility challenges for pedestrians with vision disabilities. Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) are one tool that can be used to improve accessibility and safety within public-rights-of-way. This webinar will cover existing requirements and will then aim to demonstrate the considerable research evidence that supports the recommendations for the design and use of TWSI that now appear in various reports and guidebooks. The webinar will also identify ongoing projects that document accessibility and safety challenges for pedestrians with vision disabilities; projects that also include efforts to provide evidence-based solutions.

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