NEWS SPOTLIGHT
- Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
- Take the 2022 National Survey on Health and Disability until September 2
- U.S. Access Board Issues Technical Bulletin on Signs in Celebration of 54th Anniversary of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
- EEOC Sues Walmart for Disability Discrimination
- Questions Arise About Voter Accessibility During August Primary Day in Nashville
♥♥ Our thoughts and hearts are with the people, families, and communities who experienced devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian Region. ♥♥
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Research Report:
Inclusion for All: Improving Banking Practices for Customers with Disabilities [PDF, 14 pages]
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Quality Indicators Financial Inclusion Tool (QI-FIT)- [PDF, 4 pages]
Authors: Whaley, B., Williamson, P., Goodman, N., Altunkol-Wise, F., Morris, M. (2022).
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- The ADA and Face Mask Policies – updated 8/12/2022
| CDC Streamlines COVID-19 Guidance to Help the Public Better Protect Themselves and Understand their Risk (August 11, 2022)
Source: Southeast ADA Center - COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens with Disabilities
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - EEOC Updates “What You Should Know” Guidance on COVID-19, ADA and Other Employment Rights Laws
Source: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Free at-home COVID-19 tests for people who are blind or have low vision
Source: Administration for Community Living - COVID-19 and Mental Health
Source: ADA Live! Podcast and Resources - Vaccination Policy and COVID-19
| Fact Sheet: Accessibility of COVID-19 Vaccine Websites and the ADA [PDF, 2 pages]
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
VISIT: ADAcovid19.org
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