The Southeast ADA Center staff are deeply saddened by the passing of Jason Jones, our long-time friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed as a passionate disability rights leader and a caring and generous man. Living What You Believe: Jason Jones’ Lasting Influence  hdi.uky.edu/news/living-...

Exciting news from The Ability Center! Join the 2026 Employment Training Program to gain tools and resources for inclusive hiring and workplace practices. Participants will learn strategies to employ and support people with disabilities. Register today at abilitycenter.org/employment-training

During November, voters throughout the U.S. will be going to their polling place or voting by absentee ballot. Check out our fact sheet: “Welcoming Voters with Disabilities.” #ADA #VotingAccess #DisabilityRights #AccessibleVoting adasoutheast.org/wp-content/u...

#DYK the Atlanta Airport has an adult changing table located near Gate F10? Cyndi Smith with the #SoutheastADACenter staff co-chairs the airport’s ADA Advisory Committee. Thanks for reminding us of this important accessible service, #CurbFreeWithCoryLee www.facebook.com/reel/1141374...

Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities. asaging.org/ageism-aware... #AgeismAwareness

September is National Recovery Month Theme: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life) This week highlights how a sense of belonging can help people on their recovery journey. #RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #YouAreNotAlone

Celebrate and raise awareness of the incredible difference service dogs make in the lives of people with disabilities. September is #NationalServiceDogMonth. If you have questions about service animals, contact us or visit the Service Animal Resource Hub at adata.org/service-anim...

September is National Recovery Month Theme: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life) This week focuses on how safe, stable living environments aid recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

Researchers at Syracuse University are looking for individuals to participate in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of services provided to jobseekers with disabilities. Interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute at [email protected]

September is National Recovery Month This week explores key aspects of health and well-being. Key points: Believe you can recover, and you are halfway there. Recovery includes whole health. Treatment, recovery support services, and community connections make recovery possible. #RecoveryMonth2025

Participate in a New Technology Pilot Program Tools for Life partner, Lotus, has created a wearable that can control objects at home wirelessly, and is currently seeking participants to use the Lotus Ring! More information and Register to participate in the pilot study mailchi.mp/gatfl/partic...

Punk, Policy, and Pride: Dr. Cynthia George’s Story From punk gigs to policy rooms, Dr. Cynthia George is breaking barriers and amplifying disability pride in this ADA in Tennessee Oral History episode. www.tndisability.org/ada-tennesse...

Excellent read to start your week off! 4 Ways the Americans with Disabilities Act Supports Older Adults www.aarp.org/advocacy/ame...

Disaster Preparedness for Parents with Disabilities Webinar This webinar will take place on Monday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Register brandeis.zoom.us/.../WN_H3VtB.... The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University and the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

New ADA Live Episode 143: The Importance of Music in the Disability Rights Movement with Jeff Moyer, Disability Rights Activist, Musician, & Writer #ADAAnniversary35 #DisabilityRights adalive.org/episodes/epi...

July 21 at 10:00 PM (ET) a new film about #DisabilityInclusion - the TV broadcast premiere of #TheRideAhead Can't watch in real time? Stream for FREE following the premiere on POV.org and the PBS app. More Info: www.pbs.org/pov/films/ri... #DisabilityAwareness #AdultsWithDisabilities

Forbes has released its first “Accessibility 100” list highlighting the biggest innovators & impact-makers in the field of accessibility for people with disabilities. #DisabilityAccess #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness www.forbes.com/lists/access...

ADALive! New Episode 142: The ADA and Employment Rights for Employees with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders adalive.org/episodes/epi... Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the employment rights of people with alcohol or substance use disorders @newenglandada.adata.org

Join Us in Atlanta June 15 - 18 for the 2025 National ADA Symposium to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ADA! Many of our staff are presenting, and you will be able to meet the entire Southeast ADA staff - we would love to meet you in person. Learn more adasoutheast.org/join-us-for-...

You don't want to miss our most recent drop Episode 141: Parental Rights of Parents with Disabilities adalive.org/episodes/epi...

As we wrap up the month of April, let us be remindful that April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Did you know that Alcoholism is generally recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn more about The ADA, Addiction, and Recovery. adata.org/factsheet/ad...

Burton Blatt Institute Senior Fellow Kat Macfarlane, SU Law Professor and director of the Disability Law and Policy Program (DLPP) featured in Syracuse University News Stories - CHAMPIONING DISABILITY RIGHTS and a beacon of resilience, advocacy and excellence . bbi.syr.edu/2025/04/kat-...

The Southeast ADA Center – a project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University – welcomes Stacey Kernisan as the new ADA Distance Learning and Training Coordinator, advancing our mission of increasing knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bbi.syr.edu/2025/04/stac...

World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd, and it is a day to celebrate those who either have autism or are autistic. It's a day to raise awareness and increase understanding of autism spectrum disorders. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

Southeast ADA Center and Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University Release a Research Brief on Employment and Disability Read the press release to learn more adasoutheast.org/southeast-ad...

Southeast ADA Center and Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University Release a New Research Brief on Poverty and Disability. Read the press release to learn more adasoutheast.org/southeast-ad...

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! #LotsOfSocks #ImproveOurSupportSystem #WorldDownSyndromeDay2025

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrom Day. Learn more and seperate the myths from the facts

You do not want to miss this new episode of ADALive! Episode 139: Omnium Circus Creates a Show for Everyone adalive.org/episodes/epi...

February is Black History Month, a time to honor Black leaders who have fought for justice and inspired change. Read the full article to learn how 17 Black disability advocates paved the way for change 🖤: disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/i... #BlackHistoryMonth

February is Black History Month Celebrate with Us! Shining a Light on 4 Influential Black Americans with Disabilities. Learn more blackhistorymonth.gov Many Thanks to our SU intern Chase Coleman for his contribution to this post #BlackHistoryMonth