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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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10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) number 5: Many websites and other types of technology must be accessible. Ready for more? Take a look at our new fact sheet here: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA #PWD #DisabilityRights
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Want to stay connected with the ADA National Network? You can follow our other social media pages for updates and additional information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Learn more here: https://adata.org/social-media-platforms #ADANetwork #PwD #DisabledSky
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Many people know the ADA includes provisions about service animals. Did you know state laws can provide additional protections? We've updated our Region 10 fact sheet about service animals in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska to clarify some differences.

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Service Animals Comparison Guide: Public Access | ADANW
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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10 things to know about the ADA) number 4: The ADA covers people in many areas of life. The ADA prohibits discrimination at work, in state and local governments, in businesses, and in telecommunications. Check out our fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA #PWD
The ADA covers people in many areas of life. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities at work, in state and local governments, businesses, and in telecommunications. Blue ADA logo in the corner.
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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"A lot of the work and belief that it’s possible comes from the civil rights movement and individuals like Rosa Parks.” Read more about how Rosa Parks' influence on the disability rights movement: https://19thnews.org/2025/12/rosa-parks-influence-disability-rights-movement/ #DisabilityRights #PwD
How Rosa Parks' legacy inspired a new fight over who could ride the bus
Decades after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, these activists in Chicago turned to Parks’ playbook to broaden disability access.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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A new resource is available via @adata.org - 10 Things for Businesses to Know About the ADA!

If you are interested in learning how businesses fall under the ADA, read more here: https://adata.org/10-things-ada-business

#Title3 #Businesses #ADA
10 Things for Businesses to Know About the ADA | ADA National Network
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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In what situation is a business owner permitted to ask a handler to remove their service animal if it’s being disruptive? Check out our FAQ page to learn more: https://adata.org/faq/can-i-exclude-animal-doesnt-really-seem-dangerous-disruptive-my-business #ADA #ServiceAnimals #Disability
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The ADA National Network provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit our website to learn more: https://adata.org/ #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #ADA #DisabilityRights
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December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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10 things to know about the ADA number 3: People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression.) Read our new fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA
People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression). Blue ADA logo in the corner.
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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“There is nothing permanent except change.” - Heraclitus #WednesdayWisdom #Quotes #Change
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December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). We celebrate the rights, dignity, and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in every community. Join us in promoting accessibility and equity. Learn more: https://loom.ly/DP7TyEo

#ADA #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #IDPD
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December 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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What factors are considered when determining if it is readily achievable to make a multisite business accessible? View our FAQ page here: https://adata.org/faq/how-readily-achievable-determined-multisite-business #ADA #Accessibility #Design
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Are you a new or experienced business owner? We just published a new resource for you! Our 10 Things for Businesses to Know About the ADA will help you make sure you're complying with the ADA. Learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada-business #ADA #PWD #Disability
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December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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10 things to know about the ADA number 2: The ADA protects people from disability discrimination. The purpose of the ADA is to make sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities in many areas of public life. View our fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA #PWD
The ADA protects people from disability discrimination. The purpose of the ADA is to make sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities in many areas of public life. Blue ADA logo in the corner.
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Are you signed up for our monthly newsletter? New editions go out the first Wednesday of each month! Make sure you're on our mailing list so you don't miss out: https://adata.org/newsletter #ADA #PWD #Disability
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December 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Question of the day: how is the public accommodations provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act enforced? Get the answer by visiting our page here: https://adata.org/faq/how-will-public-accommodations-provisions-be-enforced #ADA #Disability #Legal
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) number 1: Disability is common. More than one out of every four people have a disability. Read our new fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA #PWD #DisabilityRights
Disability is common. More than one out of every four people has a disability. Blue ADA logo in the corner.
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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The ADA National Network’s latest resource is live! It’s back to basics, and we’re covering 10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Check it out here to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada #ADA #PWD #DisabilityRights
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December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Ready to read a success story about how one student received a accommodation for a student group on campus? Check it out here: adata.org/short-succes... #ThanksToTheADA #ADA #Disability
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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We are wrapped up in our comfiest sweaters and ready for some turkey! The ADA National Network wishes you a happy Thanksgiving! We are out of the office and will return on December 1st. #Thanksgiving #OOTO
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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"Social Security's Ticket to Work Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work." Read more here: https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2025-11-12-make-this-holiday-season-work-for-you-with-ticket-to-work.html
Make This Holiday Season Work for You with Ticket to Work | Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security
If you’ve been thinking about entering or returning to the workforce, one thing you can do is try seasonal work. Offering flexible schedules and ways to gain new skills, seasonal employment may be temporary, but it has long-lasting impact.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Today is a great day to learn more about race, disability, and employment, and the protections offered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Explore our research brief here to learn more: https://ow.ly/hSWX50XtL3O #DisabledSky #PwD
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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"Is an reasonable accommodation forever?" Attend the upcoming webinar on December 10th to find out! Hosted by the Northeast ADA Center, this webinar is free! Learn more: https://adata.org/event/accommodation-forever-0 #ADA #Employment #ReasonableAccommodation
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November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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"It is important to be active, and it is important to be vocal because people have misconceptions and preconceptions about the lives of those who live with disabilities..."
-Cinda Hughes #DisabledSky #PwD #WednesdayWisdom
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Ready for a resource about the "Accessibility of Sidewalk Dining, Retail, and Community Spaces?" This fact sheet gives an overview of how outdoor accessibility for people with disabilities is important. Learn more here: https://adata.org/accessibility-sidewalk-spaces #PwD #Disability #Accessibility
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM