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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 19h
81 years of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Today, NDEAM recognizes workers with disabilities, including people with mental health conditions and other nonapparent disabilities, and highlights the importance of employment opportunity. #NDEAM
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 30/09/2026
Join us on October 29, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 PM PT for a free webinar, Beyond Compliance: Accessibility as Good Business. Learn how accessibility can help your business better serve customers, create a better experience, and reach more people. Sign up: ow.ly/HRwX50ZNs85
Three professionals, including a woman in a wheelchair, engaged in a discussion in a modern office setting with large windows. It reads Beyond Compliance Accessibility as Good Business Free webinar
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 29/09/2026
Today is World Heart Day! Each year the World Heart Federation brings to awareness cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world's most prevelant disease. Heart disease can be sudden or chronic and affects people of all abilities. Learn more here: ow.ly/3KA050ZNs1H #WHD2026
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 28/09/2026
Did you know nationally, 95.5% of people with disabilities live in the community? Where someone lives can have a significant impact on their ability to participate in their community. Learn more about community living and explore the data by state:https://ow.ly/cSyj50ZNrBx
Infographic showing 95.5% of people with disabilities in the U.S. live in the community, mostly at home or with family, highlighting living situation impacts.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 25/09/2026
This week we recognize International Week of Deaf People (IWDP)! IWDP celebrates Deaf culture, language, and the contributions of a vibrant community that enriches society. Learn more and get involved here: wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-de… #IWDP
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 23/09/2026
Today we celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, recognizing the importance of sign languages in connecting people and strengthening communities Learn more about your communication rights under the ADA on our website: www.adapacific.org/your-communicati… #IWDP
Two people communicating using sign language under the text 'International Day of Sign Languages' on a blue and green background.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 22/09/2026
73% of people with disabilities live in a household with a laptop or desktop computer, compared to 86% of people without disabilities. Learn more about Technology Access for people with Disabilities from ADA-PARC's fact sheet: ow.ly/FbB550ZNr8U
Graphic of a phone with text messages that read A phone may be enough to read an email or check a message, but completing a job application or filling out a   form may be difficult or impossible without a computer.
Increasing Digital Access for people with disabilities is important.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 21/09/2026
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect millions of people and families around the world. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with cognitive conditions from discrimination. #WorldAlzheimersDay
Purple puzzle pieces forming a human head with some pieces floating away, symbolizing memory loss for World Alzheimer's Day.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 18/09/2026
September is National Recovery from Addiction Month! Understanding protections can be important for people in recovery, employers, service providers, and others. Learn more from the New England ADA Center's new tool: newenglandada.org/tools-topics/the-…
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 15/09/2026
Frida Kahlo is celebrated around the world for her powerful art, but she is also an important figure in disability history. She lived with chronic pain and physical disabilities throughout her life, and her experiences with her disability appeared in her art. #DisabilityHistory #FridaKahlo
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 14/09/2026
Access to the internet does not always mean access to everything online. 30% of people with disabilities live in a household with out laptop or desktop computer, that's 11.7 million people. Check out the ADA-PARC factsheets to learn more: ow.ly/k2s950ZNqTL
Access to the internet does not always mean access to everything online.

30% of people with disabilities live in a household with out laptop or desktop computer. 

11.7 Million people with disabilities live in a household without a computer.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 11/09/2026
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood condition that can cause pain, infections, and other serious health problems. Learn more about Sickle Cell Awareness Month here: ow.ly/AsZf50ZM2Kl
Red awareness ribbon with sickle cell shapes symbolizing Sickle Cell Awareness Month against a white background below the photo it reads Sickle Cell Awareness Month
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 10/09/2026
Check out the ADA-PARC website! The website features accessible, interactive fact sheets and maps on disability community living indicators that summarize this data. Visit the website to learn more and explore their accessible, interactive data: adaparc.shinyapps.io/ADA_PARC/#sect…
Laptop screen showing a U.S. map color-coded by percentage of people with disabilities across states.
It reads Check out the ADA-PARC website!
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day. On Labor Day we celebrate the contributions of workers, including workers with disabilities. Our office and TA line are closed today September 7, 2026 and will re-open tomorrow September 8, 2026.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 31/08/2026
Curious about what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is and what your rights are? Visit our website to explore key topics and contact us with any questions about the ADA here: www.adapacific.org/ask-us #ADA
Person in suit holding clipboard with text 'Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)' in office setting.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 28/08/2026
Watch our webinar, Operationalizing Accessibility in Healthcare: Implementation Guidance for Healthcare Organizations, now on our YouTube channel! Watch the webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhXAwUHlKZQ
A person with a laptop on their lap with text underneath that reads Watch our webinar Operationalizing Accessibility in Healthcare - Implementation Guidance for Healthcare Organizations
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 26/08/2026
Voting is one way people make decisions together, and people with disabilities have the right to be part of that process. Your vote is your voice. Read our Voting Rights for People with Disabilities factsheet to learn more about your voting rights: ow.ly/L5Nb50ZwNcy
A diverse group of voters, including a person in a wheelchair, engaging at a polling station promoting accessible voting for all it reads Voting should be accessible for everyone.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 24/08/2026
Every August, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month shines a light on the people, families, researchers, caregivers, and advocates working to improve the lives of those affected by SMA. Learn more about SMA and resources available here:https://www.curesma.org/sma-awareness-month/
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 19/08/2026
People with disabilities have the right to vote and the right to receive certain types of assistance when voting in person. Knowing your rights can help you feel more prepared and confident on Election Day. Read our factsheet to learn more: ow.ly/kwiV50ZwMWR
Voting assistance is available for people with disabilities featuring an illlustration of a A woman with a service dog casting her vote at a polling station with a sign showing the American flag and the word VOTE.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 17/08/2026
Watch our latest Lunch and Learn webinar, Effective Communication under the ADA: A Deeper Dive, now on YouTube. Watch the webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3mrXjBY3js
Person viewing an Effective Communication webinar on a laptop at a wooden desk with office plants and a colleague in the background it also reads Watch our Effective Communication webinar
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 13/08/2026
Looking for an approachable way to learn the basics of digital accessibility? Check out BeyondAccess Consulting's new course on Digital Accessibility Basics! Learn more and sign up here: centerondisability.thinkific.com/co… #DigitalAccessibilityCourse
Man viewing a laptop screen displaying a Digital Accessibility Basics course in a modern office setting. It reads New Online Course Now Available: Digital Accessibility Basics
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 11/08/2026
Voting is an important way to make your voice heard. Planning ahead can help make the voting process easier and more accessible. Read our Voting Rights for People with Disabilities factsheet to learn more about how to prepare for Election Day: ow.ly/454N50ZwMUP
Make a Voting Plan
Planning ahead can make voting easier and less stressful.
Learn what you can do before Election Day.Before Election Day:
 • Decide if you will vote early, by mail, or in person.
 • Check voting dates and locations.
 • Request accommodations if you need them.Know Before You Vote
• Review your sample ballot.
 • Learn about candidates and ballot measures.
 • Make a plan for how you will complete your ballot.Be Prepared
• Check voter ID requirements in your state.
 • Request a mail ballot before the deadline.
 • Contact your local election office with questions or accommodation requests.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 10/08/2026
Extreme weather events and power outages can have serious impacts on the health, safety, and well-being of people with disabilities. Is your community prepared? Register here today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
Free Webinar
ADA Healthcare Webinar Series
Disability & Health in Extreme Weather Contexts: Identifying Challenges & Building Resilience

August 27, 2026
11:30 AM - 1 PM PT
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 07/08/2026
It was a pleasure co-hosting this year's National ADA Symposium with the Great Plains ADA Center. Thank you to everyone who made this year's symposium such a meaningful experience, we're already looking forward to next year!
A graphic that reads Pacific ADA Center Attended the 2026 National ADA Symposium
Phoenix, AZ July 19-22
The graphic features a photo of conference attendees and a conference panel presentation.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 06/08/2026
New accessibility requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) are going into effect this summer. Compliance deadlines begin July 8, 2026, with additional requirements for government entities taking effect August 9, 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/TTN550Zx6hV
New fact sheet Healthcare provider requirements for accessible medical diagnostic equipment including exam tables and weight scales.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 06/08/2026
Check out our new factsheet Voting Rights for People with Disabilities, now available on our website! Voting should be accessible for everyone. Read our Voting Rights for People with Disabilities factsheet to learn more about your voting rights: ow.ly/vJwa50ZwMRH
Informational flyer detailing voting rights and assistance for people with disabilities, including eligibility, registration methods, and accessibility services it reads New Fact Sheet Voting Rights for People with Disabilities now available on our website!
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 31/07/2026
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) means continuing to learn and improve accessibility for employees, customers, and community members. Submit your confidential question here: www.adapacific.org/ask-us/ #ADA36
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 30/07/2026
ADA Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions Title V includes a variety of provisions that support and strengthen the ADA, including protections against retaliation and clarification of how the law is applied. Have questions? Ask us: www.adapacific.org/ask-us/ #ADA36 #ADATitleV #ADA
Smiling woman in a wheelchair outdoors, symbolizing ADA Title V's support and protections.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 29/07/2026
Want to keep learning about disability rights? Subscribe to the Pacific ADA Center’s email list to get updates on: Upcoming trainings and webinars Changes in laws and policies New research and tools for access Sign up here: www.adapacific.org/subscribe
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 27/07/2026
ADA Title IV: Telecommunications Title IV helps ensure people with hearing and speech disabilities have access to telecommunications services. Learn more on our website: www.adapacific.org/assistive-techno… #ADA36 #ADATitleIV
Person using sign language during a video call on a laptop, illustrating accessible telecommunications for people with hearing disabilities.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 26/07/2026
Today is 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. We celebrate the progress made and honor those who made it possible. #ADA36 #ThanksToTheADA
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 24/07/2026
ADA Title III: Public Accommodations Title III helps ensure that businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public provide equal access to people with disabilities. Examples include restaurants, hotels, stores, theaters, and healthcare providers.
Smiling woman with Down syndrome tending plants in a greenhouse, representing inclusive public accommodations under ADA Title III.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 23/07/2026
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps ensure that employees with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations that support success in the workplace. Clear processes help employees get the support they need. Learn more from our fact sheet: ow.ly/ggl850ZmZxE
Person in a wheelchair working on a laptop at a desk with a lamp and plant near a window.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 21/07/2026
ADA Title II: State and Local Government Services Title II helps ensure that state and local government programs, services, and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more on our website: www.adapacific.org/government-agenc… #ADA36 #ADATitleII
The U.S. Capitol building under a cloudy sky, symbolizing state and local government services accessibility under ADA Title II.
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ADA National Network @adata.org · 17/07/2026
The regional ADA Centers are distributed throughout the United States to provide local assistance and foster implementation of the ADA. Do you need to contact your regional ADA Center? Learn more here: adata.org/find-your-region #ADA #Disability #PwD
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 14/07/2026
ADA Title I: Employment Title I of the ADA helps protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace. Learn more from our infographic: www.adapacific.org/documents/employ… #ADA36 #ADATitleI #Employment
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 13/07/2026
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do? Watch and share to help spread awareness about disability rights and accessibility. English: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfm6PEOaBu4 Spanish: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9rVqrK9sdo #ADA36 #DisabilityRights #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 10/07/2026
Join us for our second 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year: Effective Communication under the ADA: A Deeper Dive. Register here: www.adapacific.org/event/lunch-and-…
Lunch & Learn free webinar on Effective Communication by Pat Swartz and Savannah Bradley from Pacific ADA Center on July 14, 2026, at noon PT.
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ADA National Network @adata.org · 08/07/2026
Since it is Disability Pride Month, the ADA National Network wants you to know that the first step to realizing if you’re covered under the ADA is understanding what the law defines as a disability. Learn more here: adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #ADA #Disability #DisabilityPrideMonth
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ADA National Network @adata.org · 22/06/2026
(1/2) In 2025 the ADA National Network was active across the country, helping people understand and implement the ADA. We provided trainings, gave technical assistance, and shared information with many thousands of people.
2025 Snapshot ADA National Network In 2025 the ADA National Network was active across the country, helping people understand and implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 2025 the ADA National Network gave 1,204 trainings to over 69 thousand participants. The ADA National Network assisted 12,395 people with their ADA questions. Across all ADA National Network websites, we had about 3.9 million page views from over 1.8 million visitors. Most people who requested technical assistance were people with a disability. Most common ADA topics: Reasonable accommodations General ADA information Our most-visited webpage was "What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?" Facility access The part of the ADA that people asked about most often was Title II, which is about state and local government. Across our most popular social media accounts, the ADA National Network has more than 75,000 followers. We worked on 22 research projects to better understand the ADA's impact. Do you have an ADA question? The ADA National Network can help. Call us at 1-800-949-4232, message us at www.adata.org/contact, or visit www.adata.org. The ADA National Network is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 06/07/2026
New accessibility requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) are going into effect this summer, impacting health care providers that participate in Medicaid and other federally funded programs. Learn more about the changes from our new fact sheet: ow.ly/qqIf50Zjrne
The graphic reads New Fact Sheet Healthcare Provider Requirements for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) now available on our website and features a screenshot of the factsheet.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 03/07/2026
Our offices are closed today, July 3, 2026 in honor of Independence Day, we will re-open on Monday July 6, 2026.
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ADA National Network @adata.org · 01/07/2026
This month is Disability Pride Month! As we begin our month-long celebration about people with disabilities, we want you to know that people with disabilities have protections under the ADA. Learn more: adata.org/factsheet/what-is-ada #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #DisabilityPride
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 01/07/2026
You May Have a Disability. The video explains what counts as a disability under the ADA, highlights the rights and protections available under the law, explores conditions the ADA covers. English: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARh4D0_W_o Spanish: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntlJFERLevg
July is Disability Pride Month
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 29/06/2026
Many DeafBlind people use a variety of communication methods and tools, including tactile sign language, Braille, screen readers, assistive technology, and Support Service Providers (SSPs). Learn more about effective communication here: ow.ly/yPeU50Z9t62
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 26/06/2026
DeafBlind Awareness Week is observed during the last week of June to raise awareness about the experiences and access needs of people who are DeafBlind. DeafBlind Awareness Week is an opportunity to promote accessibility, increase understanding, and support full participation.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 23/06/2026
Join us for an upcoming free webinar Ask an ADA Professional RE: Emergency Management and Preparedness on Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. Register and view session details here: www.accessibilityonline.org/adapro/…
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 22/06/2026
Today, June 22, 2026, marks the 27th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. Olmstead continues to shape disability rights, independent living, and access to community-based supports across the country. Photo courtesy of U.S. Labor Blog
Two people hold a yellow sign reading 'I AM OLMSTEAD' in a room with colorful artwork on the walls, commemorating 27 years of the Olmstead Decision.
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 19/06/2026
Our office is closed today June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours Monday, June 22, 2026.
We are closed in observance of Juneteenth
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Pacific ADA Center @pacificada.adata.org · 18/06/2026
June 18 is Autistic Pride Day, created by autistic people to celebrate identity, not awareness. Autism is a natural part of neurodiversity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects autistic people from discrimination and guarantees access to accommodations. #AutisticPrideDay
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