Southeast ADA Center

03/11/2026

Every May, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on preventive care, wellness, and self-advocacy as keys to healthy aging. The 2026 logos, sample article, and activity ideas are available now. This year’s poster, social media graphics, and more are coming soon.

Older Americans Month is coming up in May! The theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. Read our announcement: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/older-americans-month-2026-theme-champion-your-health

03/11/2026

ADA LEGAL WEBINAR SERIES: Don't miss this review of important ADA court cases from the past year.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone.
Registration: https://bit.ly/4uoaVWM.

There is still time to register for our upcoming webinar titled "ADA Litigation Update."

How courts interpret the ADA can significantly affect all ADA stakeholders. This session will provide an in-depth review of some of the most significant ADA cases from the past year. In addition to reviewing the specific facts and ruling of each case, there will be a discussion of how these cases may affect future ADA litigation. The webinar will cover a wide variety of issues under Titles I, II, and III. Join us to have a better understanding of what courts across the country are saying about the ADA.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone.
Registration: https://bit.ly/4uoaVWM.

03/10/2026

From now until February 2027, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the “We’re Here: Then, Now, Always” campaign to highlight how far the disability community has come and why advocacy strengthens the commitment to inclusion and community living. State DD Councils and partners, communities, businesses, faith organizations, schools, and local governments can participate. Use the toolkits, graphics, and copy to support your outreach and messaging. Learn More: https://nacdd.org/2026-dd-awareness-month-were-here-then-now-always/

This March, NACCD is proud to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month with the launch of We’re Here: Then, Now, Always campaign. The national campaign recognizes a simple truth: people with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

03/09/2026

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in children. To help protect your child or teen from a they should wear a helmet during high-risk activities such as bike riding or sports. March is . Here are some safety tips: https://www.vumc.org/injuryprevention/brain-injury-awareness-month

03/06/2026

The Paralympic Games have started! Go Team USA!

03/05/2026

Just dropped Episode 151: When Eating Is a Disability Rights Issue
In this episode, we welcome Naureen Hunani, a registered dietitian, educator, and the founder of Registered Dieticians or RDs for Neurodiversity, a group dedicated to changing how healthcare and mental health providers can support neurodivergent people with feeding and eating challenges. Her work focuses on the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people and the intersection of feeding differences, feeding challenges, eating disorders, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID. By supporting disability and neurodiversity, Naureen challenges harmful, compliance-based feeding models and advocates for healthcare rooted in personal choice, access, and dignity. She is widely known for connecting clinical nutrition, disability rights, and social justice to help families, clinicians, and systems rethink what truly supportive, ethical feeding care looks like. https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-151/

03/05/2026

March is Women’s History Month.
Disabled women have shaped history, advanced civil rights, challenged artistic norms and transformed how we understand disability.
From Judy Heumann’s leadership in the disability rights movement to Harriet Tubman’s abolitionist legacy, from Frida Kahlo’s groundbreaking art to Alice Wong’s impact on disability storytelling and advocacy, their contributions continue to influence generations.
Representation matters. History includes disabled women. Who else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.
Image description: Graphic titled “Disabled Women Who Shaped History” with NDI logo in the top right corner. The slide features four women with brief biographies and photos: Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist and wheelchair user who helped lead the 504 Sit-in and advance the Americans with Disabilities Act; Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), abolitionist and political activist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and likely lived with epilepsy; Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter who lived with chronic pain and mobility impairments; and Alice Wong (1974–2025), disability rights activist with spinal muscular atrophy and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. Portrait images of each woman appear below their biographies.

March is Women’s History Month.

Disabled women have shaped history, advanced civil rights, challenged artistic norms and transformed how we understand disability.

From Judy Heumann’s leadership in the disability rights movement to Harriet Tubman’s abolitionist legacy, from Frida Kahlo’s groundbreaking art to Alice Wong’s impact on disability storytelling and advocacy, their contributions continue to influence generations.

Representation matters. History includes disabled women. Who else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

Image description: Graphic titled “Disabled Women Who Shaped History” with NDI logo in the top right corner. The slide features four women with brief biographies and photos: Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist and wheelchair user who helped lead the 504 Sit-in and advance the Americans with Disabilities Act; Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), abolitionist and political activist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and likely lived with epilepsy; Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter who lived with chronic pain and mobility impairments; and Alice Wong (1974–2025), disability rights activist with spinal muscular atrophy and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. Portrait images of each woman appear below their biographies.

03/04/2026

NEW RESOURCE: The ADA National Network (ADANN) has released a new resource, “ADA Mini-Unit for High School Educators: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Reasons They Matter,” that gives high school educators tools, including a PowerPoint presentation, to teach students about the basics of the ADA. Download the ADA Mini-Unit: https://adata.org/educators-mini-unit
IMAGE: Teacher and students in a classroom.

03/04/2026

Today is the third anniversary of the passing of Judy Heumann. We celebrate her life and legacy as the “mother of the disability rights movement.” March is . Learn more about Judy's life and work on our ADA Live! podcasts (Episodes 82 and 107) at https://adalive.org/episodes/.

Artwork by Avital Dayanim, photo by Shuran Huang.
Image Description: Judy Heumann in her wheelchair, smiling. Around the photo is a yellow and pink collage with flowers and leaves.

Today marks 3 years since Judy’s passing 💜 Every March 4th serves as a reminder to “march forth” in her honor!

Artwork by Avital Dayanim, photo by Shuran Huang
Image Description: Judy Heumann in her wheelchair smiling. Around the photo is a yellow and pink collage with flowers and leaves.

03/03/2026

JOIN A RESEARCH PROJECT!
Help Design “Be My Mentor.” A collaboration between the National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision and Be My Eyes.
The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision (NRTC) is conducting a research study to design Be My Mentor in collaboration with the Be My Eyes app.
This new feature will connect people who are blind or have low vision with mentors for short, one-time, career-focused sessions.
Who Can Participate?
You may be eligible if you:
* Are a Be My Eyes user or volunteer
* Are age 18 or older
* Reside in the United States or Canada.
Take a survey to see if you can join the study: https://bit.ly/4cYOKjx


IMAGE: Computer keyboard with Braille display.

03/02/2026

Uber is expanding the services it offers for riders with disabilities. Related Resources:
* Uber Caregiver: https://www.uberhealth.com/us/en/caregiver/
* Uber Health: https://www.uberhealth.com/
News Source: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/25/uber-expands-options-for-riders-with-idd/31875/

Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.

03/01/2026

Today is . This video explains why a properly fitted chair is important for everyone's health, safety and mobility.