In This Edition
- ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
+ UPDATE 5/13: The ADA and Face Mask Policies
- May is Older Americans Month
+ Communities of Strength - May is Mental Health Awareness Month
+ You Are Not Alone - Tune-in 6/2 to ADA Live!
+ A Look at the Mental Health Needs of Indigenous People in America - ADA National Network Celebrates 30 Years!
+ Webinar 6/8: ADA Participatory Action Research Consortium - Resources: Emergency & Weather Preparedness
+ Plan. Prepare. Respond. - Events & Training
- News
- Stay Connected
May is Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength."
Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This month celebrate the strength of older adults and the Aging Network, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.
Follow & Share: #OlderAmericansMonth
- Older Americans Month Tool Kit: Materials, Activity Ideas, History
Web: acl.gov - Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2021 | The White House
Web: whitehouse.gov
More Resources from ADA National Network
- ADA Live! Aging, Disability and ADA: Know Your Rights
Web: adalive.org/episode93 - Fact Sheet: Aging and the ADA
Web: adata.org
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Every May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) leads observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme for 2021 is "You Are Not Alone."
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
Now more than ever, we need to find ways to stay connected within our community. No one should feel alone or without the information, support and help they need.
Follow & Share: #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
- National Mental Awareness Month Tool Kit
Web: nami.org - Get Help - Find Treatment & Services: Mental Health Matters
Web: samhsa.gov
More Resources from ADA National Network
- Counseling & Support Services: ADA, Disability & COVID-19
Web: adacovid19.org - ADA Live! Protecting Your Mental Health during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Web: adalive.org/episode70 - Fact Sheet: Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA
Web: adata.org - Research Brief: Mental Health, Employment, and the ADA
Web: adata.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.
We are proud of our role in supporting the goals of this landmark civil rights law. Annually, our services impact 2.8 million people with disabilities, their families, employers, private business, and state and local government stakeholders.
As we celebrate our 30th year throughout 2021, we will be highlighting our varied services, success stories, and our vision for the next thirty years.
Next Webinar
Spotlight on ADA Participatory Action Research Consortium (ADA PARC)
Tuesday - June 8, 2021
2:00 - 3:30 pm [Eastern Time]
Archives
- Spotlight: ADA National Symposium
- Spotlight: Health Care Access: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
- Spotlight: 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
Tune-in to ADA Live! 6/2 at 1 pm [Eastern]
Listen. Read. Learn.
ADA Live! A Look at the Mental Health Needs of Indigenous People in America
Web: adalive.org/episode94
WHEN: Wednesday, June 2 at 1:00 pm ET
Indigenous people - Native Americans or Alaska Natives - make up nearly two percent of the U. S. population, and many have more than one ethnic identity. Indigenous people experience greater health problems with lower life expectancy, higher rates of substance abuse, and a suicide rate 2.5 times greater than the rest of the United States. Economic barriers and poor access to medical care, and cultural differences result in a higher prevalence of mental health conditions for Indigenous people.
In this episode of ADA Live!, we welcome Dr. Hilary Weaver, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Professor, University at Buffalo. Dr. Weaver is Lakota Sioux by birth, and she was adopted by the Haudenosaunee (Seneca) nation. She will be interviewed by Olivia Gawehnidi Porter, a Haudenosaunee woman, student, and advocate for better mental health care in Indigenous nations. Their discussion will feature Dr. Weaver’s work understanding Indigenous teachings, how she is destigmatizing or removing the negative view that is often a part of Western ideas about disabilities, using traditional teachings of compassion and acceptance, and the importance of accepting people who are different.
*Available on Wednesday, June 2 at 1:00 pm [Eastern]
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+ Interactive transcript and transcript available at 1 pm ET
LEARN MORE
+ ADA Live! Podcast & Resources
Recent Episodes
- Aging, Disability and ADA: Know Your Rights
- Gil v. Winn-Dixie, 11th Circuit Decision on Web Access and the ADA
- Accessible Farming & Gardening
- Protection & Advocacy Systems
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!
- 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
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 Resources from the ADA National Network
- UPDATE 5/13: 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)
- 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
Events & Training
Webinars & Podcasts
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5/18/2021 Tuesday 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. EST | Person-Centered Goal Discovery for People with Dementia *Deadline to Register: May 17, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/18/2021 Tuesday 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. EST | Farmer Mental Health Trends, Risk Factors, and Stress Reduction Technique "Mindful Living" (AgrAbility National Training Workshop) *Deadline to Register: May 18, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/18/2021 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Building Codes and the 2010 ADA Standards *Deadline to Register: May 17, 2021 Webinar Series: ADA Audio |
| 5/18/2021 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Fair Housing Act: Frequently Asked Questions *Deadline to Register: May 17, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/19/2021 Wednesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Higher Education and the ADA *Deadline to Register: May 18, 2021 Webinar Series: ADA Legal Issues |
| 5/20/2021 Thursday 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. EST | ACL/CMS Promising Practices Training: Promising Practices in Mental Health Self-Direction *Deadline to Register: May 19, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/21/2021 Friday 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST | Navigating Older American’s Act Title III-D During the COVID-19 Pandemic *Deadline to Register: May 20, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/25/2021 Tuesday 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. EST | Asking the Right Questions and Finding the Right Resources for Rural Caregivers (AgrAbility National Training Workshop) *Deadline to Register: May 25, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 5/27/2021 Thursday 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST |
Service Animals: At Home, At Work and Everywhere Else *Deadline to Register: May 26, 2021 Sponsor: |
Find more:
Events & Training Calendar - Southeast ADA Center
Make A Difference
Get to participate, provide comments, and impact disability research and rights.
Inclusive Public Space: Need your experiences as a pedestrian!
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If you are interested in participating, please let us know:
- submit: Inclusive Public Space Project – Expression of Interest Form
(link: https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/expression-of-interest_usa) - email: Project@leeds.ac.uk
- phone: +1 (678) 701-3771 or +1 (315) 314-4179
- submit: Inclusive Public Space Project – Expression of Interest Form
Dialogue
- Share in Idea Exchange: Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative
Due by: June 1, 2021
Fellowship/Internship
- Be an Access to Exchange Extern - Applications Open for Summer 2021!
Due by: May 21, 2021
Public Comment
- FCC Seeks Comment on Any Needed Updates to CVAA Rules
Due by: May 24, 2021
Find more:
Make A Difference - Southeast ADA Center
News
National News
- Accessibility and the Great Outdoors: In Congressional Hearings, Disability Advocates Call Attention to ’Barriers’ in National Parks
Source: Forbes
- April 2021 nTIDE Jobs Report: Job Gains Harbinger of Recovery of Labor Market
Source: Kessler Foundation and Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
- Business Sense: Questions About COVID-19, Vaccinations and the ADA? Ask JAN
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- COVID-19 and Employment for People with Disabilities Report Series
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures
- Disabilities Advocates Cite Unequal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine, Ponder Remedies
Source: Youth Today
- Easterseals Releases Comprehensive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
Source: Easterseals
- FCC Announces Start Date of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Source: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Federal Mask Requirement Extended for Public Transportation
Source: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Johns Hopkins Dashboard Tool Expands to Include Accessibility Rankings of State Vaccine Websites
Source: Johns Hopkins University
- May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
- Spring 2021 Issue of ‘’Wordgathering,’ a Digital Open Access Journal of Work from Disabled Writers and Artists, Now Live
Source: Syracuse University
- The First Ever Disability Unite Got Talent Artist Contest
Source: Disability Unite
- Updated Resource: Guide to Accessible Meetings, Events, and Conferences
Source: ADA National Network (ADANN)
Find more:
News Archives and News by Audience & Topic
Southeast Region News
- Able SC Among Round One Winners of Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Jordan Carriers to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
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 Disability Awareness Dates Calendar
Source: Disability: IN
- Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind
This is a free service.
Source: Accessible Pharmacy
- “All of us are people all of the time”: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL) Blog
- Designing Inclusive Apprenticeships: A Guide for Recruiting & Training Apprentices with Disabilities
Source: Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship
- Disability Inclusive Illustrations
Source: Disability:IN
- Disability in the Time of Covid-19 [Multimedia]
Read and share stories about pandemic life from the disability community.
Source: Medium
- Doubling Down on Accessibility: Microsoft’s Next Steps to Expand Accessibility in Technology, the Workforce and Workplace
Source: Microsoft
- May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month
Useful information and resources.
Source: Arthritis Foundation
- Spring 2021 Issue of Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Newsletter
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Tennessee Bill Passes to Stop Executions of Intellectually Disabled
Source: WKRN (Nashville, TN)
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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.