ADA State of the Science Research Conference [Day 1 of 2]

Conference Dates: February 26 and March 12, 2026.

Description: The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of public life. This conference presents the latest research on important topics related to the ADA, exploring many aspects of the ADA including how the ADA works in practice and new understandings of stakeholders’ needs.

Presented by the ADA National Network.

Conference Information and Registration (https://adata.org/sos-2026)

Format/Accessibility: The conference will be online on Zoom and will include captions, ASL interpretation, and CART.

Agenda for Day 1 (February 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Central Time).

Day 1 will include two sessions:

Day 1 Session A: Employment.

Day 1 Session B: Community living and participation.

Register for Day 1 (February 26, 2026)

Agenda for Day 2 (March 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time | 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Central Time).

Day 2 will include two sessions:

Day 2 Session A: Health and society.

Day 2 Session B: Community needs and access.

Register for Day 2 (March 12, 2026)

Note: You must register separately for each day of the conference.

Who Should Attend: This conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the latest ADA research for personal or professional reasons. This includes people with rights under the law, like people with disabilities and their family members, as well as for those with responsibilities under the ADA. Examples of who may be interested in attending include:

• People with disabilities.
• Family members of people with disabilities.
• Employers, including managers and human resources professionals.
• Employees of state and local governments.
• Business owners.
• ADA and disability policy researchers.
• Disability advocates.

ADA National Network Website (adata.org)