Rocky Mountain ADA Center

04/03/2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) safeguards the rights of individuals with disabilities, including those with autism, by ensuring access to educational services in general education settings with appropriate support. To further understand how the ADA, Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) protect students’ rights in education, visit: https://bit.ly/3C6IGR4.

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities are often confused about which laws protect their children from discrimination and provide access to educational and related services in public K-12 schools.

04/01/2026

This week's podcast guest is Alma and Mike Loveland, who are cofounders of Your Very Favorite, which is a creative educational publishing company based in Utah. Together, they design and produce engaging coloring and activity books that helps kids and families learn about important topics from community services and public health to science and environmental stewardship. Transcript is available, as well!

Podcast Episode: https://rmad.ac/AIAe087

04/01/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing understanding, fostering inclusion, and supporting individuals with autism and those who identify as neurodivergent. Discover more at https://bit.ly/4rA6o0B. Additionally, individuals with intellectual, learning, or invisible disabilities are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring access and equal opportunities in education, employment, and public accommodations.

04/01/2026

Calling all Disney+ fans! Did you know Disney Animation has amazing songs now available in American Sign Language? It's a fantastic way for everyone to join in on the fun "sign"-alongs!

Discover more: https://press.disneyplus.com/news/songs-in-sign-language-to-debut

On April 27, in celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ will proudly debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, three animated musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios features, newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL).

03/31/2026

The United States Department of Justice has initiated legal action against SeaWorld regarding its Wheeled Walker Ban, citing a violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA ensures that public accommodations, including theme parks, do not discriminate based on disability.

Learn more here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-seaworld-and-other-theme-parks-over-wheeled-walker-ban

Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (collectively, the “Department”) filed a lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts Inc. and its subsidiaries (UPR), alleging UPR’s policy banning guests with disabilities fr...

03/31/2026

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03/30/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Rocky Mountain ADA Center has launched a new online course: "Aging and the ADA." This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding the intersection of aging and the ADA.

Register here: https://rockymountainada.talentlms.com/plus/catalog/courses/239.

03/28/2026

Our Director will be giving trainings at Atlantis Community, Inc. in April and May!

Join Atlantis Community, Inc. for our Disability Rights Workshop Series. A free, hybrid series designed to help you better understand your rights and how to advocate for yourself.

Upcoming Sessions:
• April 16 | 1–4 PM – Disability Law Colorado (Topic TBD)
• April 29 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Filing a Complaint
• May 19 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights

Led by experts from Disability Law Colorado and the Rocky Mountain ADA Center
ASL interpretation provided at every session
RTD bus & Access-a-Ride tickets available
Join in person or virtually

Free to attend!

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Flyer from Atlantis Community, Inc. titled “Disability Rights Workshop Series.” It lists three sessions: April 16 (1–4 PM) with Disability Law Colorado (topic TBD), April 29 (1–3 PM) with Rocky Mountain ADA Center on ADA rights and how to file a discrimination complaint, and May 19 (1–3 PM) on ADA rights. The flyer notes sessions are hybrid, held in a community room, with ASL interpretation provided and RTD bus/Access-a-Ride tickets available. It highlights “Free Entry” and includes the address (201 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO), website, email, and phone number. Images show community members and a presenter speaking to a group.

03/25/2026

Brain injuries are recognized as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as they may impact multiple major life activities, including mobility, cognition, and daily functioning. For further information regarding your rights and responsibilities under the ADA, please contact your regional ADA Center: https://adata.org/find-your-region

The ADA National Network consists of 10 regional ADA Centers, the ADA Knowledge Translation Center (ADAKT) based in Seattle, WA, and the ADA Participatory Action Research Consortium (PARC) based in Chicago, IL. The regional ADA Centers are distributed throughout the United States to provide local as...

03/23/2026

The ADA National Network provides comprehensive information regarding service and support animals in the workplace. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally defines service animals as dogs, it is important to note that the employment provisions (Title I) may have different considerations. For more details, please visit: https://bit.ly/4sxlW6K

While other sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) strictly define service animals as a dog, the employment section of the ADA (Title I) does not. This may lead to confusion when making or responding to a request to bring an animal to work. Dogs or other animals, including emotional s...

03/20/2026

Are you seeking guidance on supporting neurodivergent employees through reasonable accommodation requests? Discover best practices for fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace: https://bit.ly/4snJZVL

A to Z: Neurodiversity

03/18/2026

This week's podcast guest is Gail Nehls, a nonprofit executive and social entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership advancing accessibility and inclusive service delivery. As CEO of envida, she has led significant organizational growth while expanding transportation, healthcare access, and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities across Colorado. Transcript is available, as well!

Podcast Episode: https://rmad.ac/AIAe086