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New Guidance Issued on Including Children in Virginia with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs

September 16, 2015

The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services (HHS) have released guidance urging early learning programs to include children, including those in Virginia, [ more ...]

VA Announces New Rules about Service Animals in Its Facilities

September 3, 2015

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its regulation regarding the presence of animals on VA property. The update will ensure VA practices comply with the [ more ...]

Collaboration, Celebration, and Innovation: ADA@25 Event

August 19, 2015

ServiceSource, in conjunction with National Disability Institute, is hosting an informative in-person panel discussion and live streaming webinar on September 24th between [ more ...]

U.S. Access Board Releases Next Installment of the Online Guide to the ADA and ABA Standards

July 30, 2015

The next installment of the U.S. Access Board’s online guide to accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural [ more ...]

New ADA Technical Assistance Publication About Polling Place Access for Voters with Disabilities

March 18, 2015

The Justice Department has recently published a new technical assistance publication about polling place access for voters with disabilities under the Americans with [ more ...]

Department of Justice Unveils New On-line Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Complaint Form

March 6, 2015

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has just announced that individuals wishing to file Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints with the DOJ will be able to fill out [ more ...]

What does the ADA term “readily achievable” mean?

February 13, 2015

“Readily achievable” under the ADA means “easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense.” The obligation for barrier removal is ongoing, which means [ more ...]

2 Upcoming Free Webinars on ADA Web Accessibility & Exams/Testing

January 12, 2015

January 14, 2015 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Presenter: Joe Zesski Web Accessibility Regulations: Title II State and local governments have long had a requirement to ensure [ more ...]

What is the Americans With Disabilities Act?

November 12, 2014

The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, is considered one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities. [ more ...]

How can drinking fountains be made accessible?

October 3, 2014

Location Drinking fountains are required to be accessible by those with disabilities, and their locations shall be clearly indicated by the proper ADA compliant signage. [ more ...]

Are pregnant employees covered under Title I of the ADA?

September 12, 2014

In some circumstances, employees with pregnancy-related impairments may be covered by the ADA. Although pregnancy itself is not an impairment within the meaning of the ADA [ more ...]

Is a Bus Driver Required to Announce Stops Along a Bus Route for People with Disabilities?

August 8, 2014

On fixed route systems, drivers must announce stops. These stops include transfer points with other fixed routes. This means that any time a vehicle is to stop where a [ more ...]

New Rule Proposed To Make Movie Theatres More Accessible

July 28, 2014

The U.S. Department of Justice is proposing a rule to change the Title III regulation for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to require movie theaters to provide [ more ...]

Can an employer ask a job candidate if they have a disability during an interview?

July 15, 2014

No. However, the interviewer is permitted to ask if the candidate can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations or ask that the candidate [ more ...]

Is a Shopping Mall Required to Provide Customers with Wheelchairs?

March 30, 2014

A shopping mall is not required to provide customers with wheelchairs. The regulation specifically provides that a public accommodation is not required to provide its [ more ...]

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