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The National Health Interview Survey asks about health, disability, care, and daily life. Agencies use the answers for a...
10/08/2026

The National Health Interview Survey asks about health, disability, care, and daily life. Agencies use the answers for about 10 years when planning funding and services.

A 2028 redesign is open for comment. The draft drops questions on whether a disability began before age 22, difficulty learning new things, and need for help with everyday tasks. Those items are how the survey picks up intellectual and developmental disabilities. Without them, that group is harder to count.

Public comments are encouraged through Regulations.gov, docket CDC-2026-1387, by October 19, 2026. A name is optional.

10/08/2026

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, employers can proactively advertise job openings to candidates with disabilities. Strategies include outreach through American Job Centers, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, employment networks under the Ticket to Work program, independent living centers, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional offices. Disability student services offices at educational institutions, nonprofits, and social service agencies may also be of assistance.

Here in Utah we have Vocational Rehabilitation that can help you. To access Utah’s Vocational Rehabilitation Offices you can visit them on their website at https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/index.html

10/07/2026

Your next great employee may be someone you haven’t met yet!

USOR works with Utah businesses to connect them with job seekers with disabilities and help them build workplaces where employees can do their best work. If your business is ready to make that connection, our team would love to hear from you.

Learn more: https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/employer/contact.html

10/06/2026

There are many important observances recognized this October, including National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Our Center will continue to share information and resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout October to help you learn more about the law and how it connects with different aspects of disabled people’s lives.

Connect with us to get answers to your ADA questions. Link: Linktr.ee/GLAC5

10/06/2026

We're hiring THREE parent consultant positions across the state. If you're passionate about helping other Special Education parents navigate their journey through peer support, this might be for you!!

Find all three job postings on our careers page: https://utahparentcenter.org/careers/

10/06/2026

October is Depression Awareness Month. Is depression a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The ADA does not contain a definitive list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as working. Depression could be a disability if it meets these criteria.

Can my employer fire me because I have a mental health condition?

An employer does not have to hire or keep someone in a job they cannot perform, or employ someone who poses a “direct threat” to safety, meaning a significant risk of substantial harm to themselves or others. However, an employer cannot rely on myths or stereotypes about a person’s mental health condition when deciding whether they can perform a job or pose a safety risk.

Before an employer can reject someone for a job based on their condition, there must be objective evidence that the person cannot perform the job duties or would create a significant safety risk, even with a reasonable accommodation.

Learn more: Linktr.ee/MentalHealthADA

10/06/2026

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, take a moment to learn about employment rights under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The ADA helps protect qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace—from applying for a job through hiring, training, pay, promotions, benefits, and leave.

It also provides reasonable accommodations that can help a person apply for, perform, or enjoy the benefits of a job. Accommodations can include changes to a workspace, communication support, assistive technology, modified schedules, or other adjustments related to a disability.

One important takeaway: employees can request reasonable accommodation at any point during the employment process. There is no special form or specific wording required to make a request. The employee and employer can work together to determine effective accommodation.

Learn more about employment rights and the ADA from the ADA National Network: https://bit.ly/3Tq3pgu

10/05/2026

A new ranking factoring everything from accessibility to the quality of disability services is highlighting the best places to live for people with disabilities.

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