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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 18h

This FCC resource explains federal requirements for displaying and accessing closed captions on televisions, set-top boxes, video players, and other covered equipment. www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/closed… #ClosedCaptioning #ADA

Person with ponytail sitting on a couch holding a TV remote, facing a blurred smart TV; blue sidebar reads "ADA RESOURCES."

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 28/09/2026

American Airlines will pay $200,000 to settle an EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit involving the termination of an employee after a seizure-related absence. www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/american-airl… #ADA #Employment

Airplane at gate with headline about American Airlines settling an EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit; ADA Rights label.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 25/09/2026

The Power of Play Device Repository offers designs, instructions, and resources for creating adaptive equipment for activities from bowling and fishing to swimming and table tennis. Explore the repository: powerofplay.ahs.illinois.edu/device… #AdaptiveRecreation #Accessibility

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” In a gym, a man with a limb difference sits beside a sports wheelchair and a basketball.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 23/09/2026

HHS has launched a new national initiative aimed at improving how communities respond when autistic people go missing or are endangered. www.hhs.gov/press-room/fact-sheet-h… #Autism #ADA

Blue megaphone on an orange sunburst background with a vertical blue banner labeled "ADA Resources"

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 22/09/2026

The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center joins the disability community in mourning the passing of Jim de Jong, a longtime leader, advocate, and champion of the ADA. His contributions to the disability community and the legacy he leaves behind will be long remembered. #RememberingJimDeJong

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 21/09/2026

September 21–27 is International Week of Deaf People! 🌎 This year’s theme, “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” #IWDP #DeafRights #Accessibility

Bright poster: 'International Week of Deaf People' celebrating Deaf identity and rights; Sept 21–27.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 15/09/2026

National Guide Dog Month is a great time to brush up on service animal rights. 🦮 Knowing the ADA rules helps create more welcoming, accessible spaces for everyone. Learn more: www.ada.gov/resources/service-anima… #NationalGuideDogMonth #ADA #ServiceAnimals

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 14/09/2026

Join us for a FREE webinar exploring how to build accessibility into every stage of an event. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/… #Accessibility #ADA

Planning Accessible Events — webinar Sept 30, 2026, 2–3 PM ET; two people with event badges smiling and using phones.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 13/09/2026

This National Recovery Month, we celebrate people in recovery while recognizing the power of connection, support, and communities that help people build healthy, fulfilling lives. Learn more: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolki… #RecoveryMonth #ADA

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 09/09/2026

This DOL resource offers practical guidance for interviewing applicants with disabilities, from preparing accessible interviews to asking appropriate job-related questions. www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/publicati… #ADA

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” A job applicant using a wheelchair sits across from two interviewers at a table during a job interview.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 08/09/2026

Pearson Education will pay $150,000 to settle an EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit involving an employee’s request for reasonable accommodation. www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/pearson-educa… #ADA

Pearson Education settles EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit; wheelchair accessibility symbol and 'ADA Rights' banner.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 07/09/2026

Hope and confidence can shape how we approach what comes next. Here’s to moving forward with optimism, purpose, and belief in what’s possible. #MondayMotivation #Accessibility #Inclusion

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 02/09/2026

NIDILRR-funded projects are exploring new ways to support students with disabilities, families, and educators. naricspotlight.com/2026/08/12/nidil… #DisabilityInclusion

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” In a library, a woman stands beside a young woman using a wheelchair as they look at an open book together. Bookshelves line both sides of the aisle.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 01/09/2026

Happy National Guide Dog Month! This September, we recognize the highly trained guide dogs, dedicated trainers, and supportive communities that help people who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world with greater access and independence. #NationalGuideDogMonth #GuideDogs #Accessibility

Yellow Labrador guide dog beside graphic announcing National Guide Dog Month in September, celebrating guide partnerships.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 30/08/2026

What could recent federal actions mean for community living for people with disabilities? time.com/article/2026/08/11/the-pro… #ADA #DisabilityRights #Olmstead

Graphic with the headline “Are Disability Rights to Community Living at Risk?” over an image of colorful wooden figures, including several wheelchair symbols. A red banner at the bottom reads “ADA RIGHTS.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 29/08/2026

Congratulations to the Arizona Department of Education on a successful 2026 IDEA Conference! TransCen’s Sean Roy had the opportunity to lead parent sessions and reconnect with Susan Voirol, Executive Director of Diverse Ability Inc., and Christopher Tiffany, Executive Director of Encircle Families.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 28/08/2026

Coming up in September: our Ethics Webinar Series with Wendy Quarles! 📚 📅 Sept. 16: The ABCs of Ethics and Employment Services: loom.ly/OfmC4uA 📅 Sept. 23: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: loom.ly/jrikqL0 ⏰ 1 to 2 PM ET, $35 per session

Promotional graphic for a live webinar. The graphic reads “LIVE WEBINAR,” “Part 1,” and “The ABCs of Ethics and Employment Services.” The webinar is scheduled for “Sept 16” at “1:00pm ET,” with a “SAVE YOUR SPOT” button. The background features wooden letters spelling “ETHICS.”

Promotional graphic for a live webinar. The graphic reads “LIVE WEBINAR,” “Part 2: Ethics Series,” and “Navigating Ethical Dilemmas.” The webinar is scheduled for “Sept 23” at “1:00pm ET,” with a “SAVE YOUR SPOT” button. The background features a magnifying glass highlighting the word “ethics” in a printed text.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 24/08/2026

💙 These moments from the ADA National Network Annual Symposium capture what Ann Deschamps brings to this work every day - unwavering enthusiasm, deep expertise, and a genuine ability to engage and connect with others. #ADASymposium #ADA #Leadership #MidAtlanticADACenter

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 24/08/2026

Progress takes persistence. As we begin a new week, may we keep showing up, moving forward, and working toward communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate and belong. #MondayMotivation #Accessibility #Inclusion

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 23/08/2026

New data shows alcohol, tobacco, and drug use is declining among many teens and young adults. What’s behind the shift? abcnews.com/Health/alcohol-drug-dec… #YouthHealth #SubstanceUse #PublicHealth

Young person with cigarette and alcohol bottle; headline: substance use declining among young Americans.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 20/08/2026

Accessible air travel benefits everyone. Yet studies show 52% of travelers with disabilities would spend more than $1,000 annually on air travel if accessibility improved. nationaldaycalendar.com/celebration… #AccessibleTravel #ADA

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 18/08/2026

A significant shift in federal ADA enforcement is underway. The DOJ says it will no longer rely on its *Olmstead* Guidance when enforcing Title II of the ADA. Read the 18 Q&As: archive.ada.gov/olmstead/q%26a_olms… #ADA #Olmstead #DisabilityRights

Department of Justice building with headline: "DOJ changes approach to Olmstead guidance" and an "ADA Rights" banner.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 17/08/2026

Learn how employers can help reduce stigma, support employees, and create more migraine-friendly workplaces with practical strategies and free resources. www.healthaction.org/whatsnew/makin… #WorkplaceInclusion #MigraineAwareness

Person pressing temples with eyes closed, appearing to have a headache; blue sidebar labeled ADA Resources.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 11/08/2026

Your smartphone includes powerful accessibility features designed to make everyday tasks easier. From Live Captions and Voice Control to Screen Readers, Magnification, and Speech-to-Text. #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #ADA

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA TECH SPOTLIGHT.” A person holds a smartphone displaying a voice assistant interface with a microphone icon and the text, “How can I help you?” The screen also shows navigation icons along the bottom for locations, events, cloud, and keypad.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 10/08/2026

Have questions about the ADA? If you're in DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, or WV, the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center offers free, confidential ADA information, guidance, and training. 📞 800-949-4232 🌐 adainfo.org Outside our region? Find your local ADA Center at adata.org/find-your-region. #ADA #MidAtlanticADA

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 04/08/2026

Congressional Democrats are asking the DOJ to withdraw a legal opinion they say could weaken protections for people with disabilities to receive services in community-based settings. www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-doj-… #ADA

U.S. Capitol dome at dusk with text 'Congressional Democrats Challenge DOJ Disability Opinion' and red 'ADA RIGHTS' banner.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 03/08/2026

Every challenge brings an opportunity to grow, adapt, and keep moving forward. May this week remind you that resilience is built one step at a time. #MondayMotivation #ADA #InclusionMatters

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 02/08/2026

Knowing your rights can make air travel easier. The Air Carrier Access Act protects travelers with disabilities by prohibiting disability discrimination and requiring airlines to provide certain assistance during air travel. #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityRights #AirTravel

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 30/07/2026

ADA Compliance Behind the Walls: Disability Access in Prison Educational Settings | August 19 Learn how the ADA and Section 504 apply in prison educational settings. app.constantcontact.com/pages/evm-u… #ADA #Section504

Graphic promoting a Mid-Atlantic ADA Center webinar titled “ADA Compliance Behind the Walls: Disability Access in Prison Educational Settings.” The graphic includes the date August 19, 2026, the time 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET, and ADAinfo.org. On the right, a person in an orange prison uniform is seated at a desk, writing with a pencil.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 28/07/2026

Forbes' Accessibility 100 recognizes innovators developing products, services, and technologies that are expanding access and creating more inclusive experiences. www.forbes.com/lists/accessibility #Accessibility #ADA

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” A large blue computer key labeled “accessibility” with the wheelchair accessibility symbol is shown being clicked by a computer cursor hand.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 26/07/2026

As the ADA approaches its 36th anniversary, learn how the ADA National Network helps bring the law to life through education, guidance, and technical assistance. abilitymagazine.com/celebrating-36-… #ADA36

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 21/07/2026

Looking for an inclusive summer camp? This resource explains the benefits of accessible camps for people with disabilities. ucp.org/accessible-adventures-the-i… #AccessibleRecreation #SummerCamp

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” Four young adults are outdoors together, smiling and laughing. One person is using a wheelchair while the group sits and stands together in a park-like setting with trees and flowers in the background.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 20/07/2026

Respecting autonomy means giving people the opportunity to communicate, make decisions, and direct their own lives. Presuming competence helps create more inclusive interactions at work, school, and in the community. #ADA #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 19/07/2026

The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to transfer special education responsibilities to HHS and civil rights responsibilities to the DOJ. abcnews.com/Politics/department-edu… #IDEA #SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights

Graphic with the headline: “Education Department Plans Special Education, Civil Rights Shift.” The image shows an open book resting on a stack of books with a red apple on top, set against a chalkboard background. A red banner at the bottom reads: “ADA RIGHTS.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 14/07/2026

Accessibility experts say AI developers have a unique opportunity to build accessibility in from the start. www.forbes.com/sites/keelycatwells/… #Accessibility #AI

Graphic with the headline: “Will AI Repeat the Internet’s Accessibility Mistakes?” The image shows a futuristic humanoid robot facing a digital environment filled with glowing blue data and technology graphics. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “IN THE NEWS.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 13/07/2026

Building accessible digital content starts with the right resources. Vox Media's Accessibility Guidelines include practical, role-based checklists to help make accessibility part of every project. accessibility.voxmedia.com #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility

Checklist with four green checks and one empty box; green pen marking the fourth; blue sidebar labeled ADA RESOURCES.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 12/07/2026

A recent U.S. Department of Justice memo questions whether the ADA and Rehabilitation Act require states to provide services in the most integrated setting appropriate for people with disabilities. dredf.org/we-belong-in-the-communit… #ADA #CommunityLiving

Graphic with the headline: “New DOJ Memo Draws Concerns Over Community Integration.” The image shows paper cutout figures holding hands, including one person using a wheelchair. A red banner at the bottom reads: “ADA NEWS.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 08/07/2026

A new Consumer Reports survey highlights cruise lines that travelers rated highly for accessibility, underscoring the growing importance of accessible travel. www.consumerreports.org/money/cruis… #AccessibleTravel

Graphic with a blue sidebar reading “ADA RESOURCES.” A large cruise ship is shown from the front, traveling on calm water with a shoreline and distant hills in the background.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 07/07/2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has delayed key ADA digital accessibility compliance deadlines for state and local government websites and mobile apps. www.americanbar.org/groups/diversit… #ADA #DigitalAccessibility

Graphic with the headline: “DOJ Delays ADA Digital Accessibility Deadlines.” The image shows a computer keyboard with a blue key displaying a wheelchair accessibility symbol and the word “Accessibility.” A red banner at the bottom reads: “ADA NEWS.”

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 06/07/2026

Challenges are part of every journey. What matters is continuing to move forward, learn, and grow through them. Wishing you a positive and determined start to the week. #MondayMotivation #ADA #InclusionMatters

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 01/07/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month! July is a time to celebrate the disability community and the diversity, creativity, and perspectives that people with disabilities bring to every part of society. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA #DisabilityRights

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 30/06/2026

Join presenter, Jennifer Hutson to explore how lighting, acoustics, color, predictability, and sensory load impact access for neurodivergent individuals, older adults, veterans, and people with invisible disabilities. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/… #NeuroinclusiveDesign #ADA

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 29/06/2026

Texas and eight other states have renewed a legal challenge that could affect disability rights and community living protections. thearc.org/blog/texas-and-eight-oth… #ADA #Section504

Diverse group, many in wheelchairs, holding hands in a circle; headline about community living protections under scrutiny.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 24/06/2026

The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center was proud to participate in the Black Business Expo! Our team was there to share information about accessibility, ADA requirements, and resources available. #Accessibility #ADA #SmallBusiness #BlackBusinessExpo #MidAtlanticADACenter

Mid-Atlantic ADA's representative, Thomasina smiling woman beside Mid-Atlantic ADA Center booth at a busy community resource expo

Welcome sign for Black Business Expo 2026 next to black, brown and gold balloon column in event lobby.

Montgomery County Black Collective registration table with three volunteers—two seated smiling and one standing on a phone.

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 23/06/2026

Workplace protections under the ADA can apply to qualified employees across different roles and work schedules. Knowing your rights can help challenge common misconceptions about who may be entitled to accommodations. #ADA #DisabilityRights #WorkplaceInclusion #AccessibilityMatters

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 22/06/2026

Accessible travel continues to expand as more destinations invest in features that help reduce barriers for disabled visitors. theweek.com/culture-life/travel/acc… #ADA

Person in a wheelchair at a mountain overlook raises arms in triumph, ocean view beyond and "ADA Resources" banner at left

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 21/06/2026

DeafBlind Awareness Week highlights the importance of access, communication, and inclusion while recognizing the experiences and contributions of the DeafBlind community. #ADA #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek

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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center @midatlanticada.adata.org · 18/06/2026

Autistic and Neurodiversity Pride Day is a celebration of identity, community, and belonging. This day recognizes the value of different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world while affirming the importance of inclusion and acceptance. #AutisticPride

Autistic & Neurodiversity Pride Day — celebrating neurodivergent identity, self-acceptance, and solidarity. June 18. Multi-colored puzzle along left side.

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