Rocky Mountain ADA Center

11/13/2025

Did you know that November is National Native American Heritage Month? Our friends at Great Lakes ADA Center were kind enough to share our resource regarding how the Americans with Disabilities Act can provide protections amongst the community. Check it out!

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Tribal, and Alaska Native communities, including those with disabilities.

Native Americans, including members of Tribal communities, have the highest rate of disability among all American ethnicities and racial groups.

- Does the ADA apply to members of these communities?
- In what ways does tribal sovereignty influence the applicability of the ADA within Tribal Nations?
- How can non-tribal members effectively support the development of tribal disability policies?

Our friends at the Rocky Mountain ADA Center provide a great resource to help you answer these questions: bit.ly/ada-tribal-nations

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11/12/2025

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"Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!" Charmaine J. Forde

"Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!" Charmaine J. Forde

11/12/2025

** NEW PODCAST EPISODE **

Annie Heathcote is a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, Christian and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disability does not mean inability. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at just 13 months old, Annie has spent her life breaking barriers, championing accessibility, and inspiring others with her message of resilience and faith. She was crowned Miss Wheelchair Wisconsin in 2023. Using her platform, Caring is Caregiving to reach more than 100,000 people through schools, conferences, organizations, and media appearances across the state.

Annie's mission is simple but powerful. Love, serve God and others, work hard and never give up. Learn more about her in this week's podcast! Transcript is available, as well.

Listen to "Ep. 82 - Annie Heathcote" on Spreaker. View Episode Transcript Episode Description This week's podcast guest is Annie Heathcote. Annie is a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, Christian and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disabili...

11/11/2025

We recognize and honor all the brave people who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

We have resources available for veterans with disabilities and encourage you to learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act can provide for you: https://adata.org/search-results .tab=0&gsc.q=veteran&gsc.sort=

11/11/2025

Our director, Emily Shuman, had the opportunity to chat with Gina with Life With The Spectrum about what the Americans with Disabilities Act and what your regional ADA Center can do for you.

Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs_eoag2ItI

In this episode, discover who and what the ADA is.🤷‍♂️Where are the centers located?💁‍♀️What do ADA centers do?👨‍🦽How can they help you or a someone you ...

11/07/2025

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Understanding Disability Etiquette: Respect, Inclusion, and Awareness

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Respect, Inclusion, and Awareness

11/05/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month! The 2025 theme "Plug-in to Care" focuses on helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey easier.

Keep up to date with our celebrations by following all our social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky.

11/05/2025

Happy National Caregivers Month! This November, take the time to recognize and support caregivers who makes every day brighter for those in need. Also, the ADA does prohibit discrimination based on relationship or association in order to protect individuals from actions based on assumptions that their relationship to a person with a disability would affect their job performance, and from actions caused by bias or misinformation concerning certain disabilities.

11/04/2025

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With early planning, this holiday travel season can be accessible, enjoyable, and welcoming for everyone.

With early planning, this holiday travel season can be accessible, enjoyable, and welcoming for everyone.

11/03/2025

At the Center, we often get the question regarding reasonable accommodation at the workplace - "Is reasonable accommodation process a one-time thing?" Not quite, and if you are unsure, here is a FREE upcoming webinar!

Is An Accommodation Forever?:

Much focus is given to exploring and implementing reasonable accommodations in the workplace, but it is equally important to continue to monitor accommodations to insure they remain effective over time. This session will explore best practices for the employment service professional to consider in t...

10/31/2025

Contact your local ADA Center for additional resources! 800-949-4232 or www.adata.org.

10/30/2025

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Digital accessibility ensures everyone can access and use online content and tools. These practical steps support inclusion, equity, and compliance while improving usability for all.

Digital accessibility ensures everyone can access and use online content and tools. These simple, practical steps support inclusion, equity, and compliance while improving usability for all.