Northeast ADA Center

01/28/2026

New webinar from the Disability Workforce Development Center (DWDC): "Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder".

Join us for Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder
Understand how symptoms of borderline personality affect work performance and relationships. Learn practical tools to help individuals with borderline personality disorder achieve and maintain employment.

📍CRC and CVE credits have been approved for this webinar
🗓 March 11, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
👉 Register here: https://www.ytionline.org/webinars/84

01/28/2026

Working on a new construction project? Find out what standards apply to newly constructed and altered facilities here: https://adata.org/.../what-standards-apply-newly...

Working on a new construction project? Find out what standards apply to newly constructed and altered facilities here: https://adata.org/faq/what-standards-apply-newly-constructed-and-altered-facilities-covered-ada

01/28/2026

Join the ADA National Network on February 26 and March 12, 2026 for the free ADA State of the Science Research Conference. This online conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the latest ADA research for personal or professional reasons. The conference will consist of short ‘lightning talk’ style presentations featuring ADA researchers from the ADA National Network and other organizations. Learn more and register here: https://adata.org/sos-2026

01/28/2026

Braille isn't a language, and it's also not universal.
There is a unique braille code for many common languages.
To find out more, check out the blog post from Braille Works, Braille Is Not a Language: https://brailleworks.com/braille-is-not-a-language-heres-what-that-means-for-you/?utm_content=366962227&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-31294868677&fbclid=IwY2xjawPnSWlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRbFhFMWY3RmQ2cGdZbWZ5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHubCadyqh-P2_rLd1N6FXpyV-2FFyLyHopaTL0CS9u2NLWg_SU8lttaXxBFe_aem_OAn3DpxiXY5FP7on2zoANQ

Braille isn't a language, and it's also not universal.

There is a unique braille code for many common languages.

To find out more, take a look at our blog post, Braille Is Not a Language.

01/24/2026

More than a best friend: Service dog transforms life of Liverpool, NY man

A Liverpool man living with multiple sclerosis has gained a new lease on life thanks to his new service dog, W***y, who was specially bred and trained to help people with disabilities.

01/23/2026

Make sure you're prepared for this weekend's winter weather! Review these accessibility tips from Great Plains ADA Center for businesses to maintain access to your home and business during a snow storm!

Quick Tips for Small Businesses Some of us love snow-others hate it. Regardless, it has to be shoveled, blown away, or plowed for customers to get around. How a small business owner provides snow removal has a real impact on customers with disabilities, either making it much easier to get into the b...

01/23/2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Ed Roberts

01/23/2026

Tips for staying warm as the temperature drops! 🧣

Keep yourself warm by dressing in layers when temperatures drop. Wear 2-3 layers, a beanie, some gloves, and waterproof boots to keep your body heat in and the cold out. Bundling up makes all the difference!

For more tips, visit Ready: ready.gov/winter-readyready.gov/winter-ready

01/23/2026

Be a good winter neighbor! ❄⛄❄

Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow and ice makes getting around easier for everyone.

Remember... Not clearing the ground can make it impossible for some people with disabilities to get around.

If you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Northeast ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232

01/23/2026

As we brace for a wild winter weather weekend, please use caution and be safe while removing snow.

Winter is hard enough...
To ensure access, snow removal should be done quickly!

Remember... The ADA requires maintenance of accessible features by state/local government and businesses.

State laws may have penalties for entities failing to remove snow or blocking access.

If you have any questions about the Americans with Disabilities, please contact the Northeast ADA Center at 800-949-4232

01/23/2026

January 23 is Ed Roberts Day! Today we honor his life and legacy!

01/22/2026

Our knowledgeable Technical Assistance team is here to answer your ADA-related questions!

What is Technical Assistance from the Northeast ADA Center? it is answers to questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to a particular situation.

You can reach us with your ADA-related questions by email or phone.
📩 Email: northeastada@cornell.edu
📱call: 1- 800-949-4232