In This Edition
+ Hurricane Season: 6/1 to 11/30
+ Webinar 6/16: COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants
+ Webinar 7/7: ADA jeopardy: Learn, Connect & Celebrate
Hurricane Season (6/1 - 11/30), Emergency & Weather Preparedness
Plan. Prepare. Respond.
Our thoughts and hearts are with the people, families, and communities in preparation and impacted by emergencies, storms, and severe weather. Please stay safe!
- Make a list and keep important supplies with you.
- Identify where you could go to shelter safely.
- Listen and follow local news, weather reports, and social media.
**Keep in mind COVID-19
You may need to adjust any emergency plan based on the latest from your state, local officials and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Go to: Emergency & Severe Weather Resources: CDC, COVID-19
Be Ready!
- National Weather Service (NWS)
- Southeast U.S. Region - Emergency & Severe Weather Resources:
Alabama (AL), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA) , Kentucky (KY), Mississippi (MS),
North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN)
- ADA, Disability & COVID-19 - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adacovid19.org
- ADA Fact Sheets & Publications - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adata.org/topic/emergency-preparedness
- ADA Live! Podcasts & Resources - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adalive.org
COVID-19, ADA, and Disability Resources
The website, ADA, Disability & COVID-19, is regularly updated to provide the disability community with information about rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
*Note: We do not give medical or legal advice. Please contact healthcare or legal experts for more information.
Featured Webinars
- COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) [Repeat Broadcast]
Wednesday - June 16, 2021
3 - 4 pm [Eastern Time]
Sponsors: Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) - Resuming In-Person Visits During COVID-19: Tips for Identifying Trauma, Potential Abuse, and Supporting Residents
Friday - June 18, 2021
3 - 4:30 pm [Eastern Time]
Sponsors: National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC), Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Vaccine Reluctance Among Older Adults with a History of Trauma: Diverse Concerns, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and Lessons for the Future
Wednesday - June 23, 2021
2:30 - 4 pm [Eastern Time]
Sponsors: Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) Center on Aging and Trauma
Featured Resources from the ADA National Network
- Fact Sheet: The ADA and Caregivers
- Fact Sheet: The ADA and Face Mask Policies
- Webinar Archive: Health Care Access: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
- Webinar Archive: A Closer Look: COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities
- Fact Sheet: Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites
- Webinar Archive: Lessons Learned: ADA Coordinators Talk About COVID-19
- Fact Sheet: Healthcare and Face Coverings: Reducing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients
Featured Resources & Updates
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccination and the ADA
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Web: askjan.org - COVID-19 Accessible Resources for People with Disabilities
Source: Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)
Web: cidi.gatech.edu/covid - COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet - Easy Read & Plain Language
Source: Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Web: autisticadvocacy.org/resources/covid-pl/vaccine/ - FEMA
Find more:
ADA, Disability & COVID-19 Resources with News & Updates, Virtual Events, ADA Publications, and Resources by Topic. Share Your Story of how COVID-19 has changed your life.
Web:adacovid19.org
ADA National Network Celebrates 30 Years!
Follow #ADANetwork30
In 2021, the ADA National Network (ADANN) of ten regional ADA Centers is celebrating 30 years of service as the nation’s primary source of information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the United States.
Check out our services, success stories, and vision for the next thirty years.
Next Webinar
ADA jeopardy: Learn, Connect and Celebrate 30 Years of the ADA National Network
Wednesday - July 7, 2021
2:00 - 3:30 pm [Eastern Time]
Archives
- ADA Participatory Action Research Consortium (ADA PARC)
- ADA Regional Center Resource Portals
- Spotlight: ADA National Symposium
- Health Care Access: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
- ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments and the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities
- Spotlight: ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP)
Learn More & Share #ADANetwork30
- ADA National Network: 30 Years of Service
Web: adata.org/ada-national-network-celebrates-30-years
Events & Training
Webinars & Podcasts
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6/15/2021 Tuesday 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. EST | Programmatic Factors that Lead to Changes in Quality of Life and Independent Living and Working Levels with AgrAbility Clients and a 25-Year Overview of AgrAbility Demographics *Deadline to Register: June 14, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 6/15/2021 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Health Care Access for Patients and Companions that are Blind or Experiencing Vision Loss *Deadline to Register: June 14, 2021 Webinar Series: ADA Audio |
| 6/16/2021 Wednesday 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST | COVID-19 Vaccines for Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) [Repeat Broadcast] *Deadline to Register: June 16, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 6/17/2021 Thursday 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST | What it Takes to Age in Place: Bringing Housing and Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Together *Deadline to Register: June 16, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 6/17/2021 Thursday 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST | Contemporary Issues in Disability and Criminal Justice: Making Arrests and Detention Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People *Deadline to Register: June 16, 2021 Sponsor: |
Find more:
Events & Training Calendar - Southeast ADA Center
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Make A Difference - Southeast ADA Center
News
National News
- Alice Wong Wants to Make Space for More Disabled Asian Americans Like Her
Source: Huff Post
- CMS to Increase Vaccinations By Bolstering Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Regarding Hotel Bed Height for Guests with Disabilities
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- May 2021 nTIDE Jobs Report: Slow Improvement as Economy Strives for Recovery
Source: Kessler Foundation and Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
- New Resources on Accessible Technology in Higher Education and Employment
Source: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Find more:
News Archives and News by Audience & Topic
Southeast Region News
- Colleges Fix 100,000 Files to Make Digital Content Accessible
Source:
- Treehouse Foods to Pay $50,000 and Provide Benefits to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Source: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Find more:
Regional News by State - Southeast ADA Center
Other News & Resources of Interest
Disclaimer: Accessibility cannot be guaranteed for external websites. The Southeast ADA Center provides these links as a courtesy and does not endorse, take responsibility for, or exercise control of the organization nor vouch for the accuracy of the contents of the destination link.
- 2021 ADA State of the Science Conference (Archived)
Source: ADA National Network (ADANN)
- Accessibility 101: A Researcher’s Guide to Making Content Accessible
Source: Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research
- Disabled Scientists Are Often Excluded from the Lab
Podcast – audio file (14:00 mins)
Source: National Public Radio (NPR)
- Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Support Full Participation and Equality for People with Disabilities [PDF]
Source: The White House
- Lawsuit Seeking Online Votes for Disabled Is Being Settled
Source: US News
- Paralyzed by a Shooting, He Now Helps Others with Disabilities Take Control of Their Lives
Story includes captioned video (7:08 mins)
Source: CNN
- The iBOT: A Mission to Revolutionize the Wheelchair
Story includes captioned video (13:33 mins.)
Source: Yahoo News
- Top 10 Podcasts Exploring Mental Health
Source: Best Counseling Degrees
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Accessibility cannot be guaranteed for external websites. The Southeast ADA Center provides these links as a courtesy and does not endorse, take responsibility, or exercise control of the organization nor vouch for the accuracy of the contents of the destination link. The contents of this electronic newsletter were developed under Grant #90DP0090-01-00 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA.