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Information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Call us at 1-800-949-4232 (Voice/Relay) or email [email protected] for assistance.
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Digital Accessibility Tip: Avoid All Caps

Using all capital letters is harder to read and can be confusing for people with dyslexia or low vision. Use sentence case or title case instead for better readability.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday
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November 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Jerri Davison and Savannah Bradley of the Pacific ADA Center with our research partners from the University of Guam at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting.

The University of Guam presented a poster about our joint research project.
Jerri Davison and Savannah Bradley of the Pacific ADA Center with research partners from the University of Guam at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting.
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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November is National Family Caregivers Month! The 2025 theme "Plug-in to Care" focuses on helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey easier. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #PlugInToCare
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November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Ready to learn more about how the ADA defines a major life activity? Our fact sheet, "Definitions of a Disability" covers this question and more. Visit our website to get started here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-definitions #ADA #Disability #PwD
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Digital Accessibility Tip: Avoid “Click Here” Links

✅ Good: “Download the ADA fact sheet”
🚫 Not: “Click here”

Descriptive links help people using screen readers or keyboard navigation understand where the link goes.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday
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November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The ADA National Network is open and taking calls and emails to answer your questions about the ADA! We are here to provide information, training, and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact us via phone at 1-800-949-4232 or email at https://adata.org/email.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The Pacific ADA Center is accepting proposals for our 2026 Virtual Conference Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA!!

We are looking for engaging sessions focused on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Learn more and submit your proposal here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-ADA-C...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Our Deputy Director Jan Garrett and Community Outreach and Programs Manager Savannah Bradley recently presented at the California JPIA Annual Risk Management Education Forum about ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans. The session detailed the purpose of ADA self-evaluations and transition plans.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Digital Accessibility Tip: Accessible PDFs

When you share PDFs, make sure they are accessible.

✅ Use real text, not scanned images
✅ Add headings and tags for screen readers
✅ Check reading order

Accessible PDFs allow people with disabilities to use your documents fully.

#DigitalAccessibility
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October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year marks 80 years of celebrating the talents of workers with disabilities.

Learn more about employment and ADA basics here: adata.org/employment-r...

#NDEAM80 #ADA
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October 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Today we celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, recognizing the importance of sign languages in connecting people and strengthening communities.

Learn more about your communication rights under the ADA on our website: www.adapacific.org/your-communi...

#SignLanguagesDay #IWDP
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September 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Use CamelCase for hashtags. Capitalize the first letter of each word so screen readers can read them correctly.

✅ Example: #SocialMediaTips
🚫 Not: #socialmediatips

CamelCase helps everyone read your hashtags more easily.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday
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August 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Join our upcoming webinar, ADA National Network Learning Session: Creating Inclusive Medical Environments on August 28 at 11:30 AM PT.

Register for the webinar here: www.adapacific.org/event/ada-na...

Live captioning will be available. Submit accommodation requests August 21, 2025.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Write your posts in plain language so everyone can understand them.

When your writing is clear and simple, more people can engage with your content.

Learn more about how to write in plain language here: centerondisability.org/plain-langua...
Tips for Writing in Plain Language ✅ Use short sentences ✅ Put the main point first ✅ Avoid acronyms and jargon ✅ Use everyday words
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Back by popular demand!

Watch our latest webinar Ask Your ADA & Health Care Questions, on YouTube and get answers to your questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and health care.

Watch the full webinar here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbpO...
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August 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Always add alt text to images that you share on social media.

Alt text is a short description that tells people what is in the image.
It helps people who use screen readers understand your post.

Alt text should describe the image clearly and briefly.

#AccessibilityTipTuesday
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August 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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What is the disability community saying about the ADA, 35 years later?

People are celebrating access, mobility, independence, and the civil rights the ADA protects.

The message is clear: we’ve made progress, but there’s still a lot of work to be done.

#ADA35
How the disability community is celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) What are you celebrating about the ADA after 35 years? “Celebrating the changes that ADA continues to bring from then to now. I see it as the birth of an ongoing struggle.” “I am celebrating the helpful accommodations the ADA provides for people with disabilities in college.” “Celebrating the ability for people to participate and connect in their communities due to better access.” How does the ADA impact your daily life? “Empowerment of my rights.” “Captions in theaters without having to use external devices.” “When there is a problem with ADA issues, I can refer to the law and don't have to argue about my rights.” “Protection from discrimination.” “ADA is no longer a thought but an automatic action.” “Greater communication opportunities for people who are deaf, particularly 911.” What are your hopes for the future of the ADA? “What I wish to see in the future is that universal design is not something we discuss. It’s just already included.” “More awareness about responsibility to provide sign language interpreters!” “More job opportunities for disabled persons.” “Better funding of accessibility improvements.” “More automated doors for entrance to public places!”
July 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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We had a great time celebrating the ADA’s 35th Anniversary yesterday at the San Francisco Office of Disability & Accessibility!

Our Deputy Director Jan, and our summer intern Forest had a great time participating in yesterday's festivities.

#ADA35
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July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Are you wondering if you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Watch our latest YouTube video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARh...

Learn more about what counts as a disability, what your rights are, and how the ADA can protect your rights.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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(1/2) Join us to celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and learn about your ADA rights in the "Know Your ADA Rights!" webinar on Friday, July 25th at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Want to keep learning about disability rights beyond the ADA 35th Anniversary?

Subscribe to the Pacific ADA Center’s email list!

You can choose what topics you want and unsubscribe anytime. Stay informed, stay involved.

Sign up here: www.adapacific.org/subscribe/
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July 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Everyone should be able to engage with online content.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal digital content to be accessible.

Accessible design is good design. Make sure your content is inclusive, easy to understand, and usable by more people.

#ADA35
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July 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by joining events across Region 9 this July.

From webinars to community conversations and advocacy panels, there are many ways to reflect, learn, and connect.

View the list of events here:
www.adapacific.org/ada-35th-ann...
Upcoming Accessibility Webinars and Events July 11 Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy 3:00PM PDT - 7:00PM PDT July 16 July 18 July 23 San Francisco Disability Cultural Center ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration 11:30AM PDT-9:30PM PDT What is the ADA? 35 Years Along 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT The ADA 35th Anniversary: What Are Your Rights As A Person with A Disability? 12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT July 26 ADA Celebration at Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA #ADA35 12:00PM PDT - 4:00 PM PDT
July 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Cool accessibility news! When "Sinners" makes its streaming debut, it will be "the first movie on a streaming platform that will also be available in Black American Sign Language at the time of its digital release when it hits HBO Max on the Fourth of July"
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"Sinners" is bringing Black American sign language to the mainstream
The film will be available on HBO Max later this month.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990.

It protects the rights of people with disabilities and ensures they have equal access to all areas of life.

Now, on the 35th anniversary, we continue to build on that progress.

Photo by Tom Olin.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM