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Edition #16 – August 4, 2022
- NEW! ADA Puzzler: Play. Win. Learn. – August 2022
- Events and ADA Training for August
+ Webinar 8/23: Disabled, Trans, and Queer: Intersectional Conversations in the Workplace
+ Twitter Chat 8/24: Post-Secondary Education and the ADA - Newsroom: Southeast ADA Center
+ TUNE-IN: ADA Live! The Confess Project: Mental Health in African-American Communities - News by Topic
+ COVID-19 News + ADA and Disability + Education Access + Employment and Benefits
+ Health Care Access + Recreation, Travel and Transportation
+ State and Federal Access + Voting Access - August ADA & Disability Themes – Celebrate. Learn. Share.
+ Section 508 Anniversary + National Purple Heart Day + Senior Citizens Day
+ International Assistance Dog Week + Back to School Month + ABLE to Save Month - COVID-19, ADA and Disability Resources
+ Fact Sheet: The ADA and Face Mask Policies – updated 8/12/2022
+ Guide for Employers: Supporting Employees with Long COVID
+ Report: Impact of COVID-19 as Students with Visual Impairments Returned In-Person
Emergency and Severe Weather – Plan, Prepare, and Respond
♥ Our thoughts and prayers for the people, families and communities who experienced devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian Region. ♥
- Connect and Help: Kentucky Flood and Emergency Resources
- Find: Resources by Topic for Emergency – Plan. Prepare. Respond.
NEW! ADA Puzzler – August 2022
PLAY. WIN. LEARN. August ADA Puzzler
How many accessible doors or entrances at a business are required by the ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design?
- 1) All entrances must be accessible.
- 2) Only one entrance must be accessible.
- 3) Fifty percent [50%] of the entrances must be accessible.
- 4) Sixty percent [60%] of the entrances must be accessible.
+ PLAY: Email your answer by Friday, August 12 to: adapuzzler@syr.edu
+ WIN: From all the correct submissions, one random winner will be drawn for fabulous prizes from the Southeast ADA Center. The answer and winner in our next e-newsletter on August 18.
+ LEARN MORE: Get up-to-date ADA news and training: sign-up for Southeast ADA Center Email List
Events and ADA Training for August
- Webinar 8/8: Special Education: Basics and Beyond
4:00 – 5:30 pm [Eastern]
Host: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) - Webinar 8/9: Building Relationships: Engaging with Employers to Elevate Integrated Employment
3:00 – 4:30 pm [Eastern]
Host: Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) - Webinar 8/11: They Are Called “Natural” Resources, Not “Built” Resources; How Do We Access Them?
2:00 – 3:30 pm [Eastern]
Series: Arts and Recreation
Host: ADA National Network, Great Lakes ADA Center - Webinar 8/11: Why Effective Communications is Critical in Emergency Management
2:30 – 4:00 pm [Eastern]
Series: Emergency Management and Preparedness – Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Host: ADA National Network, Pacific ADA Center - Webinar 8/16: Health Care Access for Patients with Cognitive Disabilities
2:00 – 3:30 pm [Eastern]
Series: ADA Audio
Host: ADA National Network, Great Lakes ADA Center - Webinar 8/23: Disabled, Trans, and Queer: Intersectional Conversations in the Workplace
2:00 – 3:30 pm [Eastern]
Host: Southeast ADA Center - Virtual Conference 8/23 to 8/25: 25th Annual EXCEL (Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws)
Host: U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Twitter Chat 8/24: Post-Secondary Education and the ADA
1:00 – 2:00 pm [Eastern Time]
Host: ADA National Network
More: Events Calendar
Newsroom: Southeast ADA Center
TUNE-IN to this engaging ADA Live! Podcast
Barbershops are an important place in black communities. Barbershops are a refuge from discrimination where black men can talk freely about their life and personal experiences. The Confess Project encourages dialogue between African American males about emotional health by training barbers and stylists to become mental health advocates.
While Black adults generally experience the same rates of mental illness as other adults in the United States, the American Psychological Association (APA) finds that Black adults who live below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress compared to those who have greater financial security. The APA also finds that concerns such as illness, poverty, and racial discrimination put Black male youth at greater risk for suicide, depression, and other mental health disabilities.
In this episode of ADA Live!, our guests Dontay Williams and Darnell Rice share about The Confess Project, a peer support network of more than 1400 barbers in 47 cities and 14 states across the U.S. who are inspiring boys, men of color and their families to be better emotionally and creating a culture of better mental health in Black communities.
- LISTEN: SoundCloud ADA Live! Episode 108
- READ: Captions by Interactive Transcript for ADA Live! Episode 108
and Transcript for ADA Live! Episode 108 [PDF file] - EXPLORE: Resources for ADA Live! Episode 108
More Episodes and Resources: adalive.org
News by Topic
ADA and Disability
- The ADA Was a Victory for the Disabled Community, But We Need More. My Life Shows Why
- Announcements, Blogs and Resources Celebrating the ADA 32nd Anniversary
- Justice Department Commemorates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Presidential Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- U.S. Access Board Celebrates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 32 Years of the ADA: Celebrating a Victory and a Vow
- Mindset Matters: Disability Pride Month Is Here, Now What?
Education Access
- Kentuckians Can Receive More Scholarship Funds for Technical Training
- Hoping to Eliminate Barriers to Education, InclusiveU Goes to Washington, DC
- American Foundation for the Blind Announces Third Access and Engagement Report, Observing Impact of COVID-19 as Students with Visual Impairments Returned to In-Person Education
- Guidance from U.S. Dept of Education Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
Employment and Benefits
- Report Finds Entrepreneurship Is an Increasing Employment Option for Adults with Disabilities
- New Brief: Research Supporting Competitive, Integrated Employment
- EEOC Announces First Spanish Language Webinar for Employers
- EEOC Opens Registration: 25th Annual EXCEL Virtual Conference on August 23-25,2022
Health Care Access
- First Urology Commits to Changes and Pays to Resolve Justice Department Investigation into Allegations it Violated the ADA with a “Lifting Policy”
- Justice Department and HHS Issue Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth
- U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins July 16
Recreation, Travel & Transportation Access
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Make Public Transportation Rail Stations Accessible for All
- On Anniversary of ADA, USDOT Announces Winners of its First-Ever Inclusive Design Challenge
- U.S. Access Board Issues Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Biggins Seizes Opportunities in Golf, Life
- Uber Commits to Changes and Pays Millions to Resolve Justice Department Lawsuit for Overcharging People with Disabilities
State and Federal Access
Voting Access
August ADA and Disability Themes – Celebrate. Learn. Share.
Discover featured themes and people to celebrate, learn and share about disability and the ADA throughout the year and on the ADA Anniversary (July 26). FOLLOW: Facebook @SoutheastADACenter
Section 508 Anniversary – August 7
On August 7, 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and strengthened provisions covering access to information technology in the federal sector. As amended, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires access to the federal government’s electronic and information technology. It applies to all federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use such technology.
LEARN MORE: Section508.gov | U.S. Access Board ICT Accessibility 508 Standards
Hashtag: #Section508
National Purple Heart Day – August 7
The Purple Heart began as the Badge of Military Merit, an honor created by General George Washington in 1782. This day remembers and honors the bravery of those who were wounded or killed while serving and fighting for the U.S., and to ensure that their courage is never forgotten.
LEARN MORE: Veteran Resources from ADA National Network
| Disabled Veterans – Purple Heart Day and Purple Heart Foundation
Hashtag: #PurpleHeartDay
International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) – August 7-13
Recognize and honor all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals with disabilities. The goals of this week, include:
- Recognize and honor assistance dogs.
- Raise awareness and educate the public about assistance dogs.
- Honor puppy raisers and trainers.
- Recognize heroic deeds performed by assistance dogs in our communities.
LEARN MORE: Service Animal Resources from ADA National Network
| AssistanceDogWeek.org | Facebook @AssistanceDogWeek
Hashtags: #IADW #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek #ServiceDog
Senior Citizens Day – August 21
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed this day to celebrate the accomplishments of older adults and also raise awareness about the issues that affect aging and their quality of life.
LEARN MORE: Aging and Older Adults Resources from ADA National Network
| Proclamation, Senior Citizens Day from President Ronald Reagan (1988)
Hashtags: #SeniorCitizens #SeniorCitizensDay #RespectElderly
Back to School Month
Celebrated since the 1960s to motivate and prepare students, parents, and teachers for the new academic year and season of education. Get an “A” for participation, accessibility, inclusion, and diversity.
LEARN MORE: Education Access Resources from ADA National Network
Hashtags: #BackToSchool #BackToSchoolMonth #SchoolDays #FirstDayOfSchool
ABLE to Save Month
Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014 to offer individuals with disabilities and their families an affordable way to save for daily disability related expenses on a tax-deferred basis, without affecting their eligibility for income-based benefits. This month highlights the value and importance that ABLE accounts bring to individuals with disabilities.
LEARN MORE: ABLE National Resource Center | Weekly Resources for ABLE to Save Month
| ABLE Age Adjustment Act Passed Out of Senate Finance Committee (6/24/2022)
Hashtag: #ABLEtoSave Handler: @theABLENRC
Emergency Resources – Plan, Prepare and Respond
Be ready – know your evacuation zone, review policies, and stock up on all the essential items to stay safe before, during and after emergencies and severe weather.
Kentucky Flood and Emergency Resources
♥ Our thoughts and prayers for the people, families and communities who experienced devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian Region. ♥
Find Emergency Resources by Topic
Resources List: Emergency and Severe Weather
Source: Southeast ADA Center
- Hurricane Safety and Prepare: Season June 1 – November 30
- Spring and Summer Weather Safety Prep
- ADA National Network Resources
- ACL: Administration for Community Living
- CDC, COVID-19 and Emergency
- FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Administration
- DOL: U.S. Department of Labor
- General Preparedness and Emergency Shelters
- Counseling and Support
- How to Help After a Disaster | Frauds and Scams
- States in Southeast U.S. Region
- More State, Regional and U.S. Territory Resources
- Recursos en español
Disaster Distress Helpline offers counseling, support and resources 1-800-985-5990
Web: samhsa.gov
MORE: ADA National Network website (adata.org) for resources, webinars, training, and multimedia about Emergency Preparedness.
QUESTIONS? Contact your regional ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 (toll-free).
COVID-19, ADA and Disability Resources
Check out these resources that 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 COVID News and Resources
- Fact Sheet: The ADA and Face Mask Policies – updated 8/12/2022
Source: Southeast ADA Center - Guide for Employers: Supporting Employees with Long COVID [PDF, 5 pages]
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN), Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) - Report: Impact of COVID-19 as Students with Visual Impairments Returned to In-Person Education
Source: American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) - Survey: COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences of Americans with Disabilities
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL) - National Online Dialogue: Understanding and Addressing Workplace Challenges Related to Long COVID
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Children and Teens with Disabilities – COVID-19 Vaccination
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - EEOC “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 Accessible Living (ACL) - Fact Sheet: Accessibility of COVID-19 Vaccine Websites and the ADA [PDF, 2 pages]
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - Resources: COVID-19, Long COVID and the Workplace
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - Disability Vaccine Access Opportunities (DVAO) Center:
Toolkit for CILs, SILCs, and Other Organizations
Source: ABLE South Carolina, Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) - Comprehensive Guide: COVID-19 and Vaccinations
Source: ABLE South Carolina
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