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Service Animals & the ADA Service animals perform trained tasks for people with disabilities, like guiding, alerting, or mobility support. Emotional support animals provide comfort but aren’t task-trained—different laws may apply. #ServiceAnimals #ADA #Accessibility

DOJ Civil Rights Division releases 2021-2024 enforcement highlights: ✔️ Fighting discrimination in housing, voting & policing ✔️ Prosecuting hate crimes ✔️ Enforcing ADA for accessibility Read more: loom.ly/xQB3AOU #CivilRights #MidAtlanticADA #EqualProtection #DOJ

Looking for expert guidance on workplace accommodations? ♿🏢 The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, confidential support to help employers & employees navigate disability employment and the ADA. Learn more: loom.ly/DZYZbrs #ADA #InclusiveEmployment

New Webinar: The Intersection of Race, Disability, and the ADA. We'll discuss: ✔️ Systemic barriers ✔️ Advocacy & policy change ✔️ Community resilience March 4th, 12–1 PM ET | Virtual Register: loom.ly/AsN9dHo #DisabilityRights #MidAtlanticADA

Reminder: Accessible Parking Webinar – Feb 19 🚗 Still time to register! Learn about ADA rules, common misconceptions & when other laws apply 📅 Feb 19, 2025 ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM ET 🖥️ Virtual Event 👉 Register: loom.ly/9MdyaVY #AccessibleParking #ADACompliance #MidAtlanticADA

Happy Monday! Compassion guides meaningful change. When we lead with empathy, we create inclusive communities where everyone belongs. 💙 #MondayMotivation #Compassion #MidAtlanticADA

💡Did you know employers with 15+ employees must provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA? This includes: ✔️Modifying workspaces ✔️Flexible schedules ✔️Assistive technology The ADA ensures equal opportunities for all! #ADA #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceEquity

California’s wildfires expose gaps in emergency response for people with disabilities: Learn more: loom.ly/efzwxKI #DisabilityInclusion #EmergencyPreparedness #CaliforniaWildfires #MidAtlanticADA

Deaf Way Film Festival 2025 🎬 🗓️ Oct 16–19, 2025 📍 Gallaudet Univ, Washington, D.C. Celebrate Deaf culture, sign language & storytelling! Submissions open now. 👉 Details: loom.ly/EtDeYCY #DeafWayFilmFestival2025 #DeafCulture #MidAtlanticADA

Free webinar: Common Myths and Mix-Ups: Accessible Parking 🗓️ Feb 19, 2025 ⏰ 2 PM ET Learn about ADA parking requirements, laws, & misconceptions with expert Nancy Horton. 👉 Register: loom.ly/au9LEKU #AccessibleParking #ADACompliance #FreeWebinar

Empowering people aging with disabilities: • Tele Tai Chi: Zoom classes for wellness & connection. • Fall-Detection Watch: Alerts contacts in emergencies. • Voice Assistants: Help manage tasks & automation. Learn more: loom.ly/bUX1a0w #MidAtlanticADA

💡 ADA Fact: Public accommodations like restaurants, hotels, & stores must remove barriers if "readily achievable"—simple changes like: ✔️ Adding ramps ✔️ Widening doors ✔️ Accessible signage Equal access for all! 🌟 #ADA #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign

AI is creating new possibilities for students with disabilities, making learning more accessible! Schools are still mastering how to use these tools effectively. 💡 What do you think about AI in education? 📖 Learn more: loom.ly/4Cmk8jM #AIInEducation #EdTech

The 2025 National ADA Symposium 🖥️ Virtual: May 5-7, 2025 📍 In-Person: June 15-18, Atlanta, GA Topics: ADA enforcement, accessible design, employment rights & tech trends. Sessions feature DOJ & EEOC experts. 👉 Register: loom.ly/RP887IQ #ADASymposium2025 #MidAtlanticADA

Big News for Digital Accessibility: Starting April 2024, state & local gov websites/apps must meet new DOJ standards to ensure accessibility. Deadlines: •Large entities: April 2026 •Small entities: April 2027 Learn more: ada.gov/resources/web-… #ADACompliance #MidAtlanticADA

📚 Key Disability Laws in Education 🌟 ADA, IDEA, & Section 504 ensure equal opportunities for students with disabilities. 📝 Learn more in this guide: loom.ly/PkoxrnA Share with educators & parents! #DisabilityRights #InclusiveEducation #EqualAccess

NEXT WEEK! Join our FREE Jan 29 webinar on AI & the ADA. Experts Diego & Marisa Demaya will discuss AI's impact on accessibility, legal updates, and bias solutions. Learn & register: loom.ly/BpS-YSo #AIandADA #ADACompliance #InclusiveTech #AIAccessibility

📖 Spotlight on Employment for People with IDD The latest *Impact* issue explores challenges & opportunities for people with IDD, from ending subminimum wages to programs driving change. Read more: loom.ly/dYHb0_4 #EmploymentForAll #DisabilityInclusion

#ICYMI: The EEOC is suing Equinox for denying a woman with endometriosis a job over absence concerns, hiring a less qualified male instead. Discrimination based on disability or sex is illegal. Know your rights. Learn more: eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-… #EEOC #WorkplaceEquality

Happy New Year, friends! 🎉 #TransCen #ADA #HappyNewYear #NewYears2025 #DisabilityEmployment #MeaningfulWork #InclusionMatters