Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
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We provide information and training about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our mission is to ensure the public has the resources they need to understand the spirit and guidelines of the ADA, promoting equal opportunity and accessibility for all.
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The Northwest ADA Center provides current and informative trainings on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for groups large and small, virtually or at your physical location. Check out our offerings at the link below!
nwadacenter.org/training
nwadacenter.org/training
If you're a senior, person with a disability, or caregiver in Alaska, connect with long-term services and programs through the Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which help people find assistance with assistive technology resources, mobility devices, and more.
health.alaska.gov/en/services/...
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Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
Free personal guidance on services for people with disabilities and for seniors
health.alaska.gov
December 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If you're a senior, person with a disability, or caregiver in Alaska, connect with long-term services and programs through the Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which help people find assistance with assistive technology resources, mobility devices, and more.
health.alaska.gov/en/services/...
health.alaska.gov/en/services/...
Did you know that if you have a permanent disability that severely limits one or more major life activities, you could be eligible for a free America the Beautiful Lands Access Pass from the National Park Service? Read more from the NPS at the link below.
www.nps.gov/subjects/acc...
www.nps.gov/subjects/acc...
Access Pass - Accessibility (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Did you know that if you have a permanent disability that severely limits one or more major life activities, you could be eligible for a free America the Beautiful Lands Access Pass from the National Park Service? Read more from the NPS at the link below.
www.nps.gov/subjects/acc...
www.nps.gov/subjects/acc...
Are you an employer looking for a handy, practical workplace accommodation toolkit providing an overview of key concepts with step-by-step guidance? The Job Accommodation Network provides a free toolkit with tips and tools as well as free and confidential consultation.
askjan.org/toolkit/inde...
askjan.org/toolkit/inde...
Workplace Accommodation Toolkit
askjan.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Are you an employer looking for a handy, practical workplace accommodation toolkit providing an overview of key concepts with step-by-step guidance? The Job Accommodation Network provides a free toolkit with tips and tools as well as free and confidential consultation.
askjan.org/toolkit/inde...
askjan.org/toolkit/inde...
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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nwadacenter.org/factsheet/se...
Service Animals Comparison Guide: Public Access | ADANW
nwadacenter.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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.
nwadacenter.org/factsheet/se...
nwadacenter.org/factsheet/se...
There are many federal agencies that issue regulations, provide technical assistance, and enforce provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here’s a handy list of those agencies with information about their role in providing guidance and enforcement.
adata.org/federal-agen...
adata.org/federal-agen...
Federal Agencies and Resources | ADA National Network
adata.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There are many federal agencies that issue regulations, provide technical assistance, and enforce provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here’s a handy list of those agencies with information about their role in providing guidance and enforcement.
adata.org/federal-agen...
adata.org/federal-agen...
Did you know the Architectural Barriers Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can each impact construction projects? Interested in learning how? Here’s an online overview course examining how to know which law(s) apply.
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adata.org/project/arch...
Architectural Accessibility Laws | ADA National Network
adata.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Did you know the Architectural Barriers Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can each impact construction projects? Interested in learning how? Here’s an online overview course examining how to know which law(s) apply.
adata.org/project/arch...
adata.org/project/arch...
Did you know people living with HIV and AIDS are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act? Read more about important civil rights protections from the Department of Justice.
archive.ada.gov/hiv/ada_qa_h...
archive.ada.gov/hiv/ada_qa_h...
Questions and Answers:
The Americans with Disabilities Act
and Persons with HIV/AIDS
The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Desi...
archive.ada.gov
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Did you know people living with HIV and AIDS are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act? Read more about important civil rights protections from the Department of Justice.
archive.ada.gov/hiv/ada_qa_h...
archive.ada.gov/hiv/ada_qa_h...
Temporary events such as craft fairs, home shows, and block parties can create unique accessibility challenges. If you’re planning to host a temporary event, check out this planning guide for some thoughtful tips and recommendations to ensure access and participation.
adata.org/guide/planni...
adata.org/guide/planni...
A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People With Disabilities | ADA National Network
adata.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Temporary events such as craft fairs, home shows, and block parties can create unique accessibility challenges. If you’re planning to host a temporary event, check out this planning guide for some thoughtful tips and recommendations to ensure access and participation.
adata.org/guide/planni...
adata.org/guide/planni...
Did you know there are accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment? The standards apply to numerous equipment including examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other diagnostic equipment. Learn more at the link below.
adata.org/factsheet/ac...
adata.org/factsheet/ac...
Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment | ADA National Network
adata.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Did you know there are accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment? The standards apply to numerous equipment including examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other diagnostic equipment. Learn more at the link below.
adata.org/factsheet/ac...
adata.org/factsheet/ac...
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Just a reminder for this busy travel week! ✈
Important information on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes.
#ServiceAnimals #EmotionalSupportAnimals #AirTravel
If you have a disability-related question contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or visit www.northeastada.org
Important information on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes.
#ServiceAnimals #EmotionalSupportAnimals #AirTravel
If you have a disability-related question contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or visit www.northeastada.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Just a reminder for this busy travel week! ✈
Important information on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes.
#ServiceAnimals #EmotionalSupportAnimals #AirTravel
If you have a disability-related question contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or visit www.northeastada.org
Important information on Service and Emotional Support Animals on Airplanes.
#ServiceAnimals #EmotionalSupportAnimals #AirTravel
If you have a disability-related question contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or visit www.northeastada.org
Reposted by Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
Caregiving for others requires taking care of yourself as well #CaregiverSupport
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She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Caregiving for others requires taking care of yourself as well #CaregiverSupport
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
Not long after passage of the ADA came the regional centers today comprising the ADA National Network. They were created to help communities understand the ADA and its provisions. Learn more about the different types of services offered by your regional center!
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
What Types of Services Can the ADA National Network Offer You? | ADA National Network
adata.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Not long after passage of the ADA came the regional centers today comprising the ADA National Network. They were created to help communities understand the ADA and its provisions. Learn more about the different types of services offered by your regional center!
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
Did you know the ADA National Network has a Spanish Language Outreach Project? Learn more about this important work at the link below.
adata.org/project/slo
adata.org/project/slo
ADA Spanish Language Outreach Project | ADA National Network
adata.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Did you know the ADA National Network has a Spanish Language Outreach Project? Learn more about this important work at the link below.
adata.org/project/slo
adata.org/project/slo
The ADA applies to both public and private ground transportation providers. Learn more about the ADA and Department of Transportation regulations from the ADA National Network fact sheet below.
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
The ADA & Accessible Ground Transportation | ADA National Network
adata.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The ADA applies to both public and private ground transportation providers. Learn more about the ADA and Department of Transportation regulations from the ADA National Network fact sheet below.
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
adata.org/factsheet/AD...
Reposted by Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
Be prepared for the upcoming holiday season if you have children with food sensitivities!
www.understood.org/en/articles/...
www.understood.org/en/articles/...
7 holiday tips when your child has food sensitivities
How can you make the holidays more fun when your child is sensitive to how food tastes, feels, and smells? Try these holiday tips for kids with food sensitivities.
www.understood.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Be prepared for the upcoming holiday season if you have children with food sensitivities!
www.understood.org/en/articles/...
www.understood.org/en/articles/...
Employers can require medical documentation when an employee requests an accommodation, and the disability is not known or obvious. The Job Accommodation Network has guidance for medical professionals who provide documentation to support workplace accommodation requests.
askjan.org/articles/Med...
askjan.org/articles/Med...
Practical Guidance for Medical Professionals
askjan.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Employers can require medical documentation when an employee requests an accommodation, and the disability is not known or obvious. The Job Accommodation Network has guidance for medical professionals who provide documentation to support workplace accommodation requests.
askjan.org/articles/Med...
askjan.org/articles/Med...
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Is an Accommodation Forever?
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
Register Today: lnkd.in/eifQR5s6
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
Register Today: lnkd.in/eifQR5s6
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Is an Accommodation Forever?
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
Register Today: lnkd.in/eifQR5s6
Join us for this webinar designed for employment service professionals, where we’ll cover best practices for evaluating and adjusting workplace accommodations for supported employees.
Earn 1 hour of CRC credit
#Accommodations
Register Today: lnkd.in/eifQR5s6
Did you know the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability has valuable information to help increase workplace success for people with disabilities? Check out their resources on hiring, training, and advancement including free webinars, checklists, and policy toolkits.
askearn.org
askearn.org
Home - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability
Looking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities?
askearn.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Did you know the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability has valuable information to help increase workplace success for people with disabilities? Check out their resources on hiring, training, and advancement including free webinars, checklists, and policy toolkits.
askearn.org
askearn.org
Reposted by Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
This is a reminder that the ADA National Network is not an enforcement agency for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have questions about the ADA or need help with you next steps, connect with one of our regional Centers here: https://adata.org/find-your-region #ADA #Disability
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is a reminder that the ADA National Network is not an enforcement agency for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have questions about the ADA or need help with you next steps, connect with one of our regional Centers here: https://adata.org/find-your-region #ADA #Disability
Reposted by Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
Do you need an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability? "Definitions of a Disability," our fact sheet, can help you answer this question and more! Learn more here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #Disability #ADA #ADANetwork
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Do you need an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability? "Definitions of a Disability," our fact sheet, can help you answer this question and more! Learn more here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #Disability #ADA #ADANetwork
Employees with workplace accommodations are sometimes surprised when an employer indicates it plans to implement a change. Employers can change or remove an accommodation, so it's important to understand how to respond to ensure workplace accommodations remain effective.
askjan.org/publications...
askjan.org/publications...
Changing or Removing a Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
askjan.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Employees with workplace accommodations are sometimes surprised when an employer indicates it plans to implement a change. Employers can change or remove an accommodation, so it's important to understand how to respond to ensure workplace accommodations remain effective.
askjan.org/publications...
askjan.org/publications...
Under Title II, a public entity with 50 or more employees needs at least one “responsible employee” to coordinate ADA compliance. There are training certification programs that provide knowledge and skills for this role. Learn more from the Great Plains ADA Center.
gpadacenter.org/services/ada...
gpadacenter.org/services/ada...
ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program
Join the 3000+ members of this unique program designed to meet the training and professional needs of ADA Coordinators. The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) certification verifie...
gpadacenter.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Under Title II, a public entity with 50 or more employees needs at least one “responsible employee” to coordinate ADA compliance. There are training certification programs that provide knowledge and skills for this role. Learn more from the Great Plains ADA Center.
gpadacenter.org/services/ada...
gpadacenter.org/services/ada...
Did you know that perceptions about disability and people with disabilities have changed significantly over time? Different viewpoints can have various impacts on our laws and communities. Learn more from the Northeast ADA Center article linked below.
northeastada.org/resource/per...
northeastada.org/resource/per...
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northeastada.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Did you know that perceptions about disability and people with disabilities have changed significantly over time? Different viewpoints can have various impacts on our laws and communities. Learn more from the Northeast ADA Center article linked below.
northeastada.org/resource/per...
northeastada.org/resource/per...
Reposted by Northwest ADA Center (Region 10 - WA, OR, AK, ID)
New resource alert! Be sure to check out the helpful suite of resources from UNICEF to support applicants and employees who are neurodiverse.
www.unicef.org/careers/unic...
#DisabilityEmployment
www.unicef.org/careers/unic...
#DisabilityEmployment
UNICEF Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent in an Inclusive Workplace
Disability inclusion starts with you, with me, with all of us!
www.unicef.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New resource alert! Be sure to check out the helpful suite of resources from UNICEF to support applicants and employees who are neurodiverse.
www.unicef.org/careers/unic...
#DisabilityEmployment
www.unicef.org/careers/unic...
#DisabilityEmployment
If you’re a veteran returning to a civilian job with questions about your employment rights, check out the EEOC guide created to help veterans understand their rights under the ADA. Follow up with the ADA National Hotline if you have additional questions. 800-949-4232.
www.eeoc.gov/publications...
www.eeoc.gov/publications...
Veterans
Brochure - Veterans Guide for Veterans
www.eeoc.gov
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you’re a veteran returning to a civilian job with questions about your employment rights, check out the EEOC guide created to help veterans understand their rights under the ADA. Follow up with the ADA National Hotline if you have additional questions. 800-949-4232.
www.eeoc.gov/publications...
www.eeoc.gov/publications...