As #NationalServiceDogMonth winds down, check out the latest blog from Choose Work! at the Social Security Administration about service animals in the workplace choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2025-09...

Veterans, including those with disabilities, are often an untapped resource for employers to fill urgent skills gaps. Learn how human resource professionals (HR) can hire and retain this valuable group of applicants. www.hrdive.com/news/how-to-...

We're celebrating International Day of Sign Languages! This annual event is held on 9/23 to raise awareness about the importance of sign languages. It's part of International Week of the Deaf. Learn more - wfdeaf.org/internationa...

New resource for cancer patients to help combat social isolation - learn more about CancerBuddy!

Well-written analysis about service animals in the hospitality sector - includes a discussion of public accommodation access AND employment reasonable accommodation issues. Worth the read! www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/be...

The #NoMouse Challenge is a global effort to raise awareness about accessible web design. Try using your website without a mouse. Use the keyboard instead. Is it possible to access all features and operate all buttons, sliders, and other controls? nomouse.org

Upcoming learning opportunity happening 9/25/25 - Strengthening Transit Evacuation Plans for inclusive emergency management and planning!

Our 1st influencer spotlight for #HispanicHeritageMonth - Dr. Conchita Hernandez, Disability Rights advocate and educational consultant! Dr. Hernandez is a self-advocate who focuses on the rights of Blind students and their families in educational settings in the U.S. and Latin America.

New resource alert - learn about including service dogs in accessible birding events from @birdability.bsky.social www.birdability.org/blog/service... #NationalServiceDogMonth

Effective communication is an essential element of accessible healthcare. Learn about the importance of accurate information for Deaf patients going through cancer treatment www.cancertodaymag.org/cancer-talk/...

Singer, songwriter, business woman, and mental health self-advocate helps us kick off our Thursday Insights for #HispanicHeritageMonth with this important reminder about mental health stigma and vital resources for youth living with mental health issues. #DisabilityIntersectionality

During the pandemic lockdown, 12 year-old Asher Rosenfeld started an online reading program for kids and adults with disabilities, "Audibles with Asher." Five years later, Asher is a high school senior and still reading to his audience every week! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teen-marks-5...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, it's important to recognize the important of mental health care in the Hispanic/Latinx communities. Be sure to check out the @namicommunicate.bsky.social resource library - www.nami.org/your-journey... #DisabilityIntersectionality

Today kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us throughout the month as we highlight prominent advocates with disabilities, resources, and so much more!

Cool new resource from Understood.org allows the user to "experience" ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia through the eyes of a young person living with the conditions www.understood.org/en/through-m...

DOJ announced on Friday a lawsuit against Uber alleging discrimination against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...

Iowa friends! If you're in Des Moines, be sure to check out this upcoming art exhibit featuring 13 Iowa-based artists with disabilities. The event kicks off 9/16 with the exhibit opening and adaptive fashion show www.foeproject.com/exhibitions/...

New British short film, BEYOND VISION, highlights the importance of self-care for women who are blind or low-vision - and the value of accessible hair and beauty products. The link to watch the film on YouTube is included in the article! britishbeautycouncil.com/beauty-for-b...

September is also Deaf Awareness Month! This annual observance is a a time to celebrate and promote understanding of Deaf culture, advocate for the rights and contributions of the Deaf community, and encourage inclusivity and accessibility.

It's Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW)! Be sure to check out the @aapd.com newly revamped page to learn more about how you can participate in DVRW activities online and in your community! www.aapd.com/disability-v...

Some positive news regarding access to online disability and health-related information. Several federal agencies will restore over 100 previously deleted websites and resources that provided info on topics like HIV/AIDS, opioid use disorder, and pregnancy risks. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Looking for something to stream tonight? You might want to check out the new Amazon Prime series, Just Hands: For the Love of Racing. It follows driver (and wheelchair user), Torsten Gross through his race season. Learn more - newmobility.com/just-hands-f...

Many cities and counties are using technology to meet ADA compliance requirements concerning public rights-of-way - including Douglas County, NE and Lawrence, KS. Read more in this article from Route Fifty - www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...

There's still time to register for this learning opportunity happening September 9 with our friends from the @northeastada.adata.org

Recent ADA enforcement news from the DOJ - they recently reached a settlement with NC Dept. of Adult Corrections to provide more effective communication for incarcerated individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...

September is National Preparedness Month! To learn more about making a plan for people with disabilities, visit www.ready.gov/people-disab...

New article in the American Criminal Law Review discusses "disability criminalization" - people with disabilities are disproportionately policed, prosecuted, and incarcerated for conduct linked to disability. Learn more - www.law.georgetown.edu/american-cri...

"Blind dancer and Paralympian Davian Robinson is redefining disability through art and advocacy" - and a current exhibit he curated at Charlette's Bechtler Museum charlotteledger.substack.com/p/hes-refram...

Great news for soccer fans in St. Louis! Energizer Park has introduced a permanent sensory room and other accessibility features to improve the gameday experience for fans with disabilities fox2now.com/sports/stl-c...

Many working age adults also serve as caregivers at home - to children, aging parents, family members with disabilities. Employers can support these employees using this helpful guide workplacementalhealth.org/employer-res...

Helpful article about reducing suicide risk for veterans in rural communities. news.va.gov/141834/reduc...

What Disability Art Means Now www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/t...

Recent @npr.org article discusses policy changes that end temporary protected status for immigrants from Honduras and other countries. Among them are health care workers tending to older and disabled people. www.npr.org/2025/08/22/n...

#DYK the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino has a virtual exhibit called "Thriving in Diversity: Latinas and Latinos with Disabilities"? It's excellent - check it out! #DisabilityIntersectionality latino.si.edu/exhibitions/...

Great story about Vietnam Veteran David Jones and his growth as a musician following vision loss news.va.gov/141862/veter...

Cool story from @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy about Henry Evans, a California-based robotics expert who's working to identify robotic technology for people with disabilities following his stroke 22 years ago www.cbsnews.com/video/a-robo...

Recent court decision out of Illinois offers practical reminders to employers about how to properly handle reasonable accommodation requests www.hrdive.com/news/walmart...

Registration is now open for our 2025 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference! This 3-day virtual event offers comprehensive training in key ADA-related topics. To learn more, visit bit.ly/2025FallADAC...

"Green is among a growing number of Black fathers of autistic children looking to be more visible in the national autism conversation through podcasts, nonprofits and summits that specifically address their experience." apnews.com/article/auti...

The August issue of our free e-newsletter, The ADA Report, is available now! To get the latest ADA and disability-related news, visit conta.cc/4ltD8pv

Important resource for parents as kids head back to school. Check out this guide to educational advocacy from the ASK Resource Center in Iowa! www.askresource.org/resources/ed...

Excellent ideas for supporting employees with disabilities in the workplace

October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! The 2025 poster is available now! www.dol.gov/agencies/ode...

The 2025 National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) Annual Conference is happening August 13-16 in Kansas City! You can still get registered to attend. To learn more about the conference, visit www.nbdaconference.org

Insightful essay by Kate Hayden as she discusses working with her diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) fearlessbr.com/commentary-w...

Quick article about persistent barriers in the workplace for people with disabilities including transportation barriers, lack of accommodations, attitudinal barriers, and more womensenews.org/2025/06/barr...

Unfortunately, many unhoused veterans also have disabilities. Find out how you can help these folks in your community news.va.gov/141377/five-...

Get registered now! The 2025 Web Accessibility in Mind Conference is happening Sept. 16-17. This FREE virtual learning opportunity focuses on the latest in digital accessibility from diverse perspectives. To learn more or to register, visit conference.webaim.org

Kansas City writer Rebekah Taussig is currently developing a film about the Section 504 battle and prominent figures of the disability rights movement. Find out more in this great article or listen to the full podcast! www.kcur.org/history/2025...

"Caregiving in the US" research report shows huge surge. "This surge underscores the growing demand for family caregivers who provide essential support to those with chronic, disabling, or serious health conditions." To read the report, visit www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...