In This Edition
- Emergency, Storm & Severe Weather Preparedness
Be ready: Plan. Prepare. Respond. - Daily Updates: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
Featured: The ADA and Face Mask Policies (updated 8/10/2020) - #ABLEToSave Month & #ResilientPwD
Weekly themes, podcasts, scavenger hunt and more! - ADA30 - Celebrate. Learn. Share
#ThanksToTheADA throughout 2020
- Events & Training
- News
- Stay Connected
Emergency, Storm & Severe Weather Preparedness
Plan. Prepare. Respond.
The recent impact of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias was a reminder of the importance of planning and preparing for potential emergencies, severe weather, natural disasters, and flooding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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
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!
- 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
ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
NOTE: 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. We do not give medical or legal advice. Please contact healthcare or legal experts for more information.
Featured Events
- COVID-19 and Return to Work
2-3:30 pm [Eastern Time] - August 13
Webinar Series: ADA Audio
Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network - FEMA Perspective on Emergency Management, COVID-19 and People with Disabilities
2:30-4 pm [Eastern Time] - August 13
Webinar Series: Inclusive Emergency Managment and Preparedness
Sponsor: Pacific ADA Center, ADA National Network - ADA, Addiction and Recovery Workshop during COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)
10-11 am [Eastern Time] - August 18
Sponsor: New England ADA Center - ADA, Addiction and Recovery Workshop during COVID-19 (Part 2 of 2)
10-11 am [Eastern Time] - August 20
Sponsor: New England ADA Center
Featured Resources
- The ADA and Face Mask Policies (updated 8/10/2020)
Source: Southeast ADA Center - Face Coverings & Businesses: Balancing the ADA with Public Health During COVID-19
Source: Northwest ADA Center - Webinar Archive: Face Coverings and the ADA - Application of ADA Title III
Source: Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network - Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites
Source: Northwest ADA Center, ADA National Network - Resources by Topic
Find more:
ADA, Disability & COVID-19 Resources with Alerts, Virtual Events, ADA Publications, and Resources by Topic. Share Your Story of how COVID-19 has changed your life.
Web:adacovid19.org
#ABLEToSave Month & #ResilientPwD
During #ABLEtoSave month in August, check out weekly themes, resources,
scavenger hunts and more, to learn about ABLE accounts and financial health
from the ABLE National Resource Center
- August is #ABLEtoSave Month
- ABLE Accounts: Building Upon the Promise of the ADA
Source: Blog: Social Security Matters
- ABLE Accounts: Building Upon the Promise of the ADA
- Financial Resilence Center & COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
- America Saves - Start Small. Think Big.
Web: ablenrc.org
Find more:
National Disability Institute (NDI)
Web: nationaldisabilityinstitute.org
Events & Training
Webinars & Podcasts
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8/18/2020 Tuesday 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. EST | ADA, Addiction and Recovery Workshop during COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2) *Deadline to Register: August 18, 0202 Sponsor: |
| 8/18/2020 Tuesday 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. EST | Preparedness Resources for the Power-Dependent Medical Equipment Population *Deadline to Register: August 18, 2020 Sponsor: |
| 8/18/2020 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Planning for Pedestrians with Disabilities: Sharing Successes and Gaps from ADA Transition Plans around the U.S. *Deadline to Register: August 17, 2020 Webinar Series: ADA Audio |
| 8/19/2020 Wednesday 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. EST | Changing Reality of Disability in America 2020 (Film Screening) *Deadline to Register: August 19, 2020 Sponsor: |
| 8/19/2020 Wednesday 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST | Exploring the Intersectionality of Peer Support and Person-Centered Planning Across Disability *Deadline to Register: August 19, 2020 Sponsor: |
| 8/20/2020 Thursday 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. EST | ADA, Addiction and Recovery Workshop during COVID-19 (Part 2 of 2) *Deadline to Register: August 20, 2020 Sponsor: |
| 8/20/2020 Thursday 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. EST | Effective Accessible Communications (Part 1) *Deadline to Register: August 20, 2020 Sponsor: |
Find more:
Events & Training Calendar - Southeast ADA Center
ADA30 - Celebrate. Learn. Share.
Throughout 2020, celebrate 30 years of progress in access & inclusion
— Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA 30th Anniversary.
Featured ADA30 Events
- Changing Reality of Disability in America 2020
August 19 at 12 noon-2 pm ET
Sponsor: New England ADA Center, Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) - Twitter Chat: Effective Communication and the ADA
August 26 at 1-2 pm ET
Sponsor: ADA National Network - Recent ADA Live! ADA30 episodes
Find more:
National ADA Events Calendar
Web: adata.org/events-calendar
LEARN about ADA
- ADA2020: 30 Years of the ADA - History, Achieving the Promise & Real People
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL) & Office of Civil Rights (OCR) - VIDEO: ADA30 Lead-On Celebration of Disability Arts, Culture, Education & Pride
Shows disability rights movement & 5 titles of ADA through comedy, dance & art. - ADA Basics webcourse (www.adabasics.org)
- READ ADA Publications & Videos
- Access Granted from Rocky Mountain ADA Center
- Thirty for ADA30 from Burton Blatt Institute
- The ADA and Me from ADA Anniversary Tool Kit
- FIND ADA Training
Call 1-800-949-4232 to contact your regional ADA Center
SHARE #ThanksToTheADA
On social media of your choice, share what the ADA means - #ThanksToTheADA
- Video: ADA 30th Anniversary: #ThanksToTheADA [2:20 min., captioned]
Web: youtu.be/GURIy4765lk - Transcript: Video ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA
Web: adata.org/thankstotheada-video-transcript
Find more:
ADA Celebrations & Anniversary Toolkit
Web: adaanniversary.org
Make A Difference
Get to participate, provide comments, and impact disability research and rights.
Awards/Nominations
- Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development Announces First Annual Inclusive Community Development Awards
Due by: September 7, 2020
Design Competition
- ACL Seeks Solutions to Match People Who Are Socially Isolated with Available Social Engagement Programs and Technology Solutions
Due by: September 8, 2020 - U.S. Department of Transportation Inclusive Design Challenge
Due by: October 30, 2020
Find more:
Make A Difference - Southeast ADA Center
News
National News
- ABLE National Resource Center Launches 2020 #ABLEtoSave Campaign
Source: ABLE National Resource Center
- EEOC Releases Technical Assistance Documents on Opioid Addiction and Employment
Source: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Federal Report Finds Small Business Administration Abandoning People with Disabilities; Federal Training Programs Focus on Wrong Industries
Source: National Council on Disability (NCD)
- July 2020 nTIDE Jobs Report: July Numbers Raise Red Flag for Americans with Disabilities
Source: Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
- New Rural Healthcare Resource Portal and Twitter Chat
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Seeking Older Adults and People with Disabilities for Survey on Access to COVID-19 Information
Source: Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Communications Policy
- Self-Driving Cars Can Be a Boon for Those with Disabilities
Source: Forbes
- Updated Report Shows Increase in Disability Inclusion and Employment in the U.S.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures
- VA Offers Hiring Preference, Support to Employees with Disabilities
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Voluntary Guidelines on Respite Care for COVID-19
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Find more:
News Archives and News by Audience & Topic
Southeast Region News
- Disability Groups Demand Access to North Carolina’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
Source: Disability Rights North Carolina
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.
- Accommodation Strategies for Returning to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Communicating With a Face Mask: What Colleges Need to Know for Deaf Students (and Everyone)
Source: National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC)
- Magnifier Gets New Features in iOS 14
Source: Cool Blind Tech
- Pandemic Exposes Ongoing Job Challenges for Disabled Workers
Source: Bloomberg Law
- State Guide to Car Modifications for People with Disabilities
Source: The Simple Dollar
- Surfing in the Dark
Captioned video (3:00 mins.)
Source: CNN
- Survey of Employer Policies on the Employment of People with Disabilities
PDF download file, 175 pages
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- The ADA at 30
Source: Inside Higher Ed
- The Forgotten History of How Accessible Design Reshaped the Streets
Source: Bloomberg News
- The Future of Work: Honoring the ADA
Source: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
- There Is No Justice Without Disability
Source: Ford Foundation
- Tools for Life COVID-19 Webinar Series
The four-part series was previously recorded with PowerPoint presentations and transcripts.
Source: Tools for Life Georgia AT Program
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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.