Southeast ADA Center

08/28/2026

Registration Open for KTDRR’s 2026 Virtual KT Conference

Registration is now open for the 2026 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference: Evolution in Knowledge Translation, hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR).

Taking place October 19, 20, and 22 from 1–5 p.m. ET, the conference will explore how knowledge translation evolves across audiences, settings, and stages of the research process. Sessions will highlight diverse approaches to KT—from planning and implementation to evaluation, sustainability, and scalability—and share practical strategies for moving research into practice. KTDRR is grateful to members of its Disability Expert Review Panel who helped to develop the theme and reviewed the conference programming.

The conference is fully virtual and free to attend, and up to 9.5 CRC-CEUs are available.

KTDRR Center 2026 KT Conference: Enhancing Knowledge Translation: Impact Measurement, Online Strategies, and Technological Integration

08/27/2026

The NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) will host the next episode of the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch and Learn, September 4th, 12 - 1 pm ET.

Presenters will discuss trends in employment participation for people with disabilities, including the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report, along with news and updates from the field of disability employment.

Guest speakers will offer an in-depth discussion of current disability employment research findings and events. Registration is free and required.

The July 2025 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) webinar with monthly rotating guest presenters. Featuring Andrew Houtenville (UNH), John O'Neill (Kessler Foundation), and Denise Rozell (AUCD).

08/27/2026

Consumer Guide: FCC Captioning Display Requirements for Equipment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a consumer guide, Closed Captioning Display Requirements for Equipment. The guide explains a new rule designed to improve accessibility by making caption settings easier to find, access, and use. It describes what equipment must do to display captions under the new rules and what equipment is covered by the FCC rule, and defines what makes captioning settings readily accessible. The guide also explains what kinds of equipment is not subject to the new rules.

Closed Captioning Display Requirements for Equipment
Web:

Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a television program as text on the screen, and provides access to television for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

08/27/2026

Join the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities for three upcoming webinars about the work we’ve accomplished over the past five years. Center researchers will present their work and then engage in a discussion with disabled parents about the work’s meaning, purpose, and impact.

Webinar Series

1. Policy Overview and Next Steps

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1–2 PM ET

2. Trainings for Professionals and Next Steps

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 1–2 PM ET

3. Peer Support Interventions for Disabled Parents

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 12–1 PM ET

Join the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities for three upcoming webinars about the work we’ve accomplished over the past five years. Center researchers will present their work and then engage in a discussion with disabled parents about the work’s meaning, purpose, and impact.

08/26/2026

Today is Women's Equality Day (August 26)!
The Southeast ADA Center produced a Voting Accessibility Guide to honor the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed American women the constitutional right to vote. An accessible PDF file is available at:https://adasoutheast.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/southeast-voting-accessibility-guide-english-2026.pdf
IMAGE: Three Suffragists casting votes. Old black and white photo from 1920’s.

08/26/2026

We are sad to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton. What an amazing artist and philanthropist she was. Did you know that her Imagination Library provides free audio and Braille books for children with disabilities?

We are sad about the loss of the legendary Dolly Parton. Her philanthropy included numerous public health and disability-related causes.

Did you know one of her greatest legacies, the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, provides audio and Braille books for children with vision loss? Learn more here:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/audio-braille/

Rest in power, Ms. Parton. You will be missed.

08/26/2026

Register now for this September 3rd webinar on accessible parking requirements.

Don't forget to join the Access Board’s next webinar on Thursday, September 3, at 2:30 PM (ET), which will review the minimum design requirements for accessible parking and potential solutions to address the needs of those who require it.
➡️ https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ao/session/?id=111229

08/25/2026

REGISTER for 4th Thursday ADA Talks

Webinar #8:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Disability in Hiring Practices: Bias By Design

DATE: Thursday - August 27, 2026
TIME (1 hour): 10:00 am – 11:00 am [Eastern]

IN THIS ADA TALK:
As employers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hiring, many overlook their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session explores how algorithmic hiring practices can unintentionally screen out qualified candidates with disabilities. Attendees will learn how to identify risks, ensure accessibility, and maintain compliance through effective accommodations, vendor oversight, and updated policies. Gain practical tools to align your hiring practices with ADA Title I requirements in the age of automation.

Speaker: Monica Lynn Kennedy, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-SCP, ADAC, CPSP - Clowder Consultants

REGISTRATION:
Each webinar has captioning and American Sign Language (ASL).
REGISTER for 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026:
Web: https://bit.ly/4th-thursday-ada-talks-2026

CREDIT:
Get a Certificate of Participation after you view an entire webinar (live or archive) and complete the Post Test Eval.

HOSTS:
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.

CONTACT:
Southeast ADA Center Webinars
4th Thursday ADA Talks
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-541-9001
Web: DisabilityWebinars.org




Flyer: 4th Thursday ADA Talk for August 27, 2026. Topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Disability in Hiring Practices: Bias By Design.
Learn More: https://disabilitywebinars.org/archives/ada-talks/disability-access-artificial-intelligence/

08/25/2026

FREE WEBINAR: Artificial Intelligence and Disability in Hiring Practices: Bias By Design

WHEN: Thursday, August 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. [Eastern]

IN THIS WEBINAR:
As employers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hiring, many overlook their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session explores how algorithmic hiring practices can unintentionally screen out qualified candidates with disabilities. Attendees will learn how to identify risks, ensure accessibility, and maintain compliance through effective accommodations, vendor oversight, and updated policies. Gain practical tools to align your hiring practices with ADA Title I requirements in the age of automation.

REGISTER: Captioning and ASL provided.
Web: https://bit.ly/4th-thursday-ada-talks-2026

CREDIT: Certificate of Participation.
*If attend entire webinar and after completion of Post Test Eval with Confirmation of Attendance.

HOSTED BY: Southeast ADA Center, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University.

More Information: https://DisabilityWebinars.org



Image: Flyer for August 27 Webinar: AI and Disability in Hiring Practices: Bias By Design. Register and learn more: https://disabilitywebinars.org/archives/ada-talks/disability-access-artificial-intelligence/

08/24/2026

In just 2 minutes, employers can learn how to effectively interact with autistic workers by watching this video series, Autism Informed Employer.

2026 Autism Informed Employer Video Series
The Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) and the Kentucky Employment First Council share Episode 8 of the 2026 Autism Informed Employer quick-hit video series. This is a monthly 2-minute video series along with quarterly topical conversations.

Episode 8: Communication - Listening to Autistic Workers shares ways some Autistic people speak. In this episode you will learn about echolalia, info-dumping, talking “too much” or “too little.” This includes examples of what these can look like on the job.

Watch Episode 8: https://hdi-l.com/ch