Rocky Mountain ADA Center

On August 22nd at 10 am EST, Steve Gordon from the Department of Justice Attorney for the Eastern District of VA, will be presenting an ADA webinar focused on effective communication in health care settings! Southeast ADA Center Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Registration link: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3JT4lBeaeyCM3I

American Sign Language (ASL) is the main sign language for Deaf communities in the US. But did you know there are other visual languages and dialects? These include Spanish Sign and Black American Sign.

When it comes to health care, we need to consider everyone's primary language. Language barriers are a health equity issue.

This Disability Pride Month help advance health research. It should consider the special needs of people with disabilities.

Join the Program: JoinAllofUs.org/DisabilityPride.

Great Lakes ADA Center is welcoming the public to join to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and put your ADA knowledge to the test! During this live event from the ADA Audio Conference series, you'll have the chance to answer questions on general ADA knowledge, its history, and notable disability rights figures. Whether you're new to the ADA or work with it regularly, this interactive session is the perfect way to honor the legacy of this landmark law and the trailblazers behind it. Date is Thursday, July 25th from 2 to 3 pm EST.

Register now: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111126

The United States Department of Justice ruled that the state of Alaska has violated Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act by discriminating against voters with disabilities. The state of Alaska has failed to provide an accessible ballot for in-person voting, selecting inaccessible polling places for federal, state and local elections and maintaining an inaccessible elections website. The ADA does require that states' voting services, programs and activities be accessible to individuals with disabilities - https://www.ada.gov/topics/voting/.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-alaska-discriminates-against-voters-disabilities

Justice Department Finds Alaska Discriminates Against Voters with Disabilities The Justice Department announced today its findings that Alaska violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide an accessible ballot for in-person voting, selecting inaccessible polling places for federal, state and local elections and maintaining an inaccessible...

Did you know that Rocky Mountain ADA Center has blog posts that is published throughout each month? Topics ranges from physical access to ideas for holidays to service animals!

Be sure to check out our blog posts occasionally - https://rockymountainada.org/news/blog.

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, check out our newest success story! It follows Helena's experience having her Deaf grandmother attend her college graduation. Read more here: https://adata.org/short-success-stories %20Sign%20Language%20Interpreter%20Joins%20College%20Graduation

Did you know that Rocky Mountain ADA Center has a monthly newsletter? It's a great way to stay in the know about all things ADA - updates, training, events, research, and much more!

Sign up here: https://rockymountainada.org/news/newsletter

National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc. and the Northwest ADA Center are hosting a webinar this Thursday, July 11th, on Explore the Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility and Inclusion! Closed captioning will be available for this webinar.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q16FWXrxRBSYb55vbM3eEw #/registration.

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Curb cuts in Mexico, a person using a power scooter to access an accessible restaurant in Spain and accessible parking spaces in Canada are all examples of accessibility around the world.

Disability Rights Laws Around the Globe Curb cuts in Mexico, a person using a power scooter to access an accessible restaurant in Spain and accessible parking spaces in Canada are all examples of accessibility around the world.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center is closed in observance of July Fourth. Our hot line 800-949-4232 will reopen Monday, July 8th. We encourage you to check our website for available resources - https://rockymountainada.org/

July is Disability Pride Month! As we begin our month-long celebration, we want you to know that people with disabilities have protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit our website to learn more: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

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Ideas to get your party started!

https://rockymountainada.org/news/blog/ada-celebrates-34-years

The ADA Celebrates 34 Years Ideas to get your party started!

This month marks the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Great Lakes ADA Center collaborated with Disability EmpowHer Network to offer a poster to celebrate this moment in history.

If you would like to order a poster - https://www.adagreatlakes.org/webforms/PosterOrderForm/.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is seeking input from the disability community regarding equity in areas such as health, employment and education. Comments closes on July 15th.

Notice of Availability and Request for Information; Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity Through this Request for information (RFI), the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) seeks input from the public to help inform the development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. Executive Order 14091 on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for...

📢 Join us for our next Ask an ADA Pro Webinar Series on "Early Childcare and the ADA." Children with disabilities have the right to equal opportunities in early childcare programs under the ADA. Understanding these rights is crucial whether privately run centers, home daycare, government-run centers, before and after school care programs, or summer programs. This live Q&A event with ADA professionals will cover the ADA rights of children with disabilities and the responsibilities of early childcare providers. Speakers: Jana Burke, PhD, ADA Consultant, Great Plains ADA Center, and Maggie Sims, Project Manager, Rocky Mountain ADA Center.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 10
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Register now: https://bit.ly/3zeayWC

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and ask questions!

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Rocky Mountain ADA Center is closed today in observance of Juneteenth. Our hot line 800-949-4232 will reopen tomorrow, June 20th. We encourage you to check out our website for available resources - https://rockymountainada.org/.

Are you at least 18 years of age and a person with a disability? You can join a research study and test a new resource that helps you understand how to make a request for a reasonable accommodation at work. The steps for the study involve completing an entrance survey, using the reasonable accommodation resource, and completing an exit survey.

To learn more about the resource, study, and compensation, email us at [email protected].

Disability advocates are calling for better accessibility when it comes to the restaurant industry. Any restaurants or private business can fall under Title 3 of the ADA - Private Businesses that provide to the public.

https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/dining-out-with-disabilities-in-montana-no-easy-task-advocates-call-for-ada-compliance

Dining out with disabilities in Montana no easy task; Advocates call for ADA compliance Snacking on chips and salsa seems pretty simple, but if you’re a person with disabilities at a local establishment, and the seating isn’t in compliance, it’s a problem.

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Today, I discuss a couple specific exceptions for full compliance with the ADA's physical access standards.

Structural Impracticability/Technical Infeasibility Today, I discuss a couple specific exceptions for full compliance with the ADA's physical access standards.

An exciting update from Rocky Mountain ADA Center - if you are curious about the demographic findings of our region, which is Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and of course Colorado, look no further! We've uploaded the research report to our website - https://rockymountainada.org/resources/general/rocky-mountain-region-demographics-report.

Rocky Mountain Region Demographics Report This report summarizes findings from the U.S. Census and ADA-PARC (ADA Participation Action Research Consortium) and shows the number of individuals in different racial and ethnic groups in the service area of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.

During the week of June 9th, Rocky Mountain ADA Center staff will be attending the National ADA Symposium! Thank you for your patience as our responses may be delayed. The toll-free number 800-949-4232 will operate during normal business hours.

If needed, we encourage you to check out our website for resources available: https://rockymountainada.org/.

Jaime had the opportunity to speak on a panel about the ABC’s of Digital Inclusion for Social & Email Marketing at the Event & Venue Marketing Conference in Denver!

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Be sure to check out our resource on Accessible Voting, with the Election coming up.

https://rockymountainada.org/topics/government/accessible-voting

Accessible Voting Americans with disabilities have the right to vote in elections.

Did you know that disability is more common than you might think?
It's important to acknowledge and support the diverse needs in our communities. Let's collaborate to build inclusive spaces for everyone, no matter their abilities or identities.

How you can help:
• Learn: Educate yourself about the experiences of disabled and q***r individuals.
• Advocate: Stand up for rights and promote inclusive policies.
• Share: Amplify voices by sharing stories and experiences to raise awareness.
• Support: Advocate for accessible environments and resources in inclusive spaces.

In light of the ADA's amendment for Title 2 website and mobile accessibility, the The United States Department of Justice has developed a small entity compliance guide to help people who work for or with small state and local governments. This guide will help you understand the rule's requirements for making sure your government's web content and mobile apps are accessible: https://www.ada.gov/resources/small-entity-compliance-guide/

Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Government Entities: A Small Entity Compliance Guide The guide will help small state and local governments to understand the web rule’s requirements for making sure their web content and mobile apps are accessible.

Qualified applicants/employees with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations in order to perform essential functions of their job, and that may include the use of assistive technology - https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianewiniarski/2024/06/03/assistive-technologies-empower-workers-who-have-disabilities/?sh=4d3223381d6d

Assistive Technologies Empower Workers Who Have Disabilities Individuals who return to work through Social Security’s Ticket to Work (TTW) Program can benefit greatly and are more likely to have a positive transition when they can access the latest assistive technologies for people with disabilities. Assistive technologies, including mobility aids like whee...

Reposting to commemorate PTSD Awareness Month:

https://rockymountainada.org/news/blog/ptsd-awareness-month

PTSD Awareness Month June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month. There are currently about 12 million Americans living with PTSD in the United States.

El Mes del Orgullo es una conmemoración anual y tomamos el tiempo para honrar a la comunidad LGBTQIA+, así como para reconocer sus luchas, pero celebrando el progreso que seguimos haciendo hacia la igualdad. Reconocemos y nos reunimos en este Mes del Orgullo para celebrar la persistencia y la notable diversidad dentro de nuestra comunidad y para continuar logrando un mundo que sea verdaderamente inclusivo para todos.

La imagen es un cartel colorido que promociona un evento. En la parte superior, el texto negro dice "Celebrando el Orgullo: 1 de junio - 30 de junio". A continuación, un texto más grande dice "La discapacidad es diversa", acompañado de cinco íconos negros que representan varias discapacidades, incluyendo a una persona que usa el lenguaje de señas, una persona en silla de ruedas, una persona con una prótesis y un perro guía. En la parte inferior, se pueden ver los logotipos de "Rocky Mountain ADA Center". El fondo tiene un degradado de rosa, morado y azul, que simboliza los colores del orgullo.