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Provides information, guidance, and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To contact a specialist, call 1-800-949-4232 (toll-free) or https://adata.org/email
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Working on a new construction project? Find out what standards apply to newly constructed and altered facilities here: https://adata.org/faq/what-standards-apply-newly-constructed-and-altered-facilities-covered-ada #ADA #Accessibility #Design
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January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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(1/2) "The 2026 Sundance Film Festival, running from January 22nd to February 1st, offers a key opportunity each year to amplify the voices of disabled creators and share stories that portray disability authentically and with depth."
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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"...first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate about the world around them." Read more from Mattel here: corporate.mattel.com/news/barbie-... #Autism #Barbie #Disability
Barbie® Introduces the First Autistic Barbie Doll, Championing Representation for Children through Play
Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic people may experience, process, and communicate abou...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Learn more about assistance animals in employment by signing up for the upcoming webinar from the Great Lakes ADA Center! Join them on January 29th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. Get more details here: https://adata.org/event/assistance-animals-employment #ADA #ServiceDogs #Employment
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January 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Heads up! Many parts of the United States will be impacted by severe winter weather this weekend. Make sure that you're prepared by reviewing our emergency preparedness resources here: https://adata.org/topic/emergency-preparedness

#ADA #EmergencyPreparedness #Storms
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January 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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January 23rd is Ed Roberts Day, celebrating a pivotal leader of the disability rights movement. Advocating for opportunity in education and independence, Ed traveled the world challenging biases and barriers.

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Ed Roberts, the Disability Rights Movement and the ADA - Google Arts & Culture
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January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Have you read our fact sheet on ‘Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices’ yet? Visit our page to learn more about wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices: https://adata.org/factsheet/wheelchairs #ADA #Wheelchair #Disability
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January 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Our success stories highlight the work of our regional ADA Centers, who provide info on the ADA. This story is about a call center that becomes ADA-friendly with a scent-free policy: adata.org/short-succes... #ADA
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January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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"I say put mental health first because if you don't then you're not going to enjoy your sport and you're not going to succeed as much as you want to." - Simone Biles, Olympic gold medalist and mental health advocate #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #MentalHealth
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January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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In addition to definitions for common ADA terms, our FAQ pages also provide situational examples to help understand the legal language of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check out our top most frequently asked questions here: https://adata.org/top-ada-frequently-asked-questions #ADA #Disability
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January 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Snow and ice can block access for people with disabilities. This resource explains why accessible parking, routes, ramps, and entrances must be kept clear during winter weather and what ADA responsibilities apply.
https://loom.ly/Pr52odY

#ADA #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters
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January 20, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Did you know we officially launched our Employment Resource Hub? This hub offers information about disabilities and the workplace at every stage of employment. Explore our Employment Resource Hub today: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub #ADAResourceHub #Employment
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January 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one destiny, affects all indirectly.” - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK #MLKDay #Wisdom
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January 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Life can be unpredictable, but you can take steps to be prepared in case of an emergency. Start by reviewing our Bedside Emergency Supply Kit Checklist here: https://adata.org/factsheet/bedside-checklist

#EmergencyPrep #ADA #Safety
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January 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Have questions about the ADA, Addiction, and Recovery? Visit our fact sheet for definitions, examples, and answers to some frequently asked questions: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-addiction-and-recovery

#ADA #Addiction #Recovery
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January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Discover. Dream.” - Mark Twain #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #Dreams
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Discover. Dream.” - Mark Twain. Background of a beach with a sailboat in the distance. White ADA logo in the corner.
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Want to discover more about what the ADA National Network does? Read some of our success stories to find out how the ADA National Network serves communities around the country: https://adata.org/short-success-stories

#ADA #Disability #ThanksToTheADA
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January 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Do you want to learn more about the latest ADA research for personal or professional reasons? The ADA State of the Science Research Conference on February 26, 2026 and March 12, 2026 might be the perfect online conference for you to attend. Read more: https://adata.org/sos-2026 #ADAStateOfScience
2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference February 26 and March 12, 2026. Save The Date!
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Are you returning to work after medical leave under the ADA? Take a second to review our FAQ page on what your employer’s obligations are once you’re back:
https://ow.ly/rMQS50XQ7RT

#ADA #Disability #Employment
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January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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New publication alert! The ADA National Network's latest fact sheet from the Pacific ADA Center is here: Your Employment Rights as a Person with a Disability and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Check it out: https://adata.org/factsheet/employment-rights #ADA #Employment #DisabilityRights
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January 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers employment. Which employers are covered by Title I? Visit our website to find out: https://adata.org/faq/which-employers-are-covered-title-i-ada

#ADA #Employment #FAQ
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January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. To learn more about how the ADA applies to Addiction and Recovery, check out this fact sheet from our friends at @newenglandada.adata.org, courtesy of @adata.org
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January 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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New year, new newsletter! The January edition of the ADANN newsletter has arrived! Make sure you're signed up for our monthly updates here: https://adata.org/newsletter #ADA #Disability #DisabilityNews
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January 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Did you know that the dates for the ADA State of the Science Research Conference were released? Save the date for February 26and March 12, 2026 to attend this conference on Zoom! Learn more here: https://adata.org/sos-2026 #ADAStateOfScience #DisabledSky
2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference February 26 and March 12, 2026. Save The Date!
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Want to learn more about what we do, but you're not sure where to start? Get an introduction to the ADA National Network and get information about what services we offer here: https://adata.org/national-network #ADA #Disability #ADANetwork
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January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM