Southeast ADA Center

11/20/2025

November is American Diabetes Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about diabetes, its risks, and its management. Learn more about what you can do https://diabetes.org/adm

11/18/2025

Join Thursday’s FCC Live Meeting About Change TRS (Relay) Rules.

As we continue celebrating Assistive Technology Awareness Month, consider accessing the live stream of the FCC’s Open Meeting, where they will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking input on ending mandatory TTY-based TRS, supporting the transition to Internet-based TRS, recognizing IP Speech-to-Speech Relay, exploring certification of a national analog relay provider, and streamlining outdated TRS rules and processes.

Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) are essential for people with disabilities because they provide equal access to phone communication for individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or have speech disabilities, ensuring access to family, work, services, and emergency support just like anyone else.

Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 10:30am ET
Live Stream: fcc.gov/live

Access the full information on the Open Meeting: bit.ly/fcc-open-meeting

11/17/2025

Some South Carolina voters will go to the polls tomorrow to vote in runoff elections. Know your rights!
* Check out our resources on Voting Access and Voters with Disabilities at https://adasoutheast.org/links-by-topic/
* We also developed this infographic on accessible votinghttps://adasoutheast.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/accessible-voting-infographic.pdf

11/14/2025

Millions of people face challenges managing diabetes in the workplace when facing stigma, discrimination and exclusion. This World Diabetes Day, ask employers and employees around the world to ‘Know more and do more for diabetes at work’ and start the change for a better . (https://worlddiabetesday.org/)
IMAGE: Team working together. One person uses a wheelchair.

11/14/2025

Researchers at Georgia Tech are working on a new prosthetic with help from a student with lived experience.

After losing his foot as a child, one Georgia Tech student decided to use his experience to design smarter prosthetics for others.

11/13/2025

REGISTER SOON: There's still time to register for the ADA Audio Webinar on "Unlocking a Way Out: Networking to Provide a Pathway for Inmates." Real-time captioning via Zoom and Stream Text will be available.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3WTL7Ci
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

There's still time to register for our ADA Audio Webinar on "Unlocking a Way Out: Networking to Provide a Pathway for Inmates."

The ADA protects inmates with disabilities in correctional settings, including their right to program access and reasonable accommodations. This presentation will examine the barriers faced by inmates who are managing mental health challenges while navigating the court system in custody. We will discuss how to identify these obstacles and develop individualized plans to address them by connecting and coordinating inmate needs across multiple systems. Attendees will learn about the successful strategies and logistical approaches implemented in our county jail, as well as partnerships with other county and community divisions, to help reduce recidivism.

Real-time captioning via Zoom and Stream Text will be available.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3WTL7Ci
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Zachary Dorholt, LPCC, Integrated Behavioral Health Provider , CentraCare Health
Dawn Wenderski, Sergeant - Corrections Division, Stearns County Sheriff's Office

11/13/2025

ADA TRAINING: Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter ADA Coordinator Conference, an online ADA training hosted by the Great Plains ADA Center. Details at https://bit.ly/4hWpYkC or scan the QR code below.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Winter ADA Coordinator Conference! We're going virtual again and offering you 3 days of online training! Sessions include a broad range of Americans With Disabilities Act topics for all knowledge levels. ASL Interpreters and Real-Time Captioning (CART) are provided for ALL sessions. Membership in the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) is NOT required to attend this conference, but this is a great opportunity to earn foundation and elective credits toward your certification!

To learn more or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4hWpYkC or scan the QR code below!

11/12/2025

If you know a child who reads Braille or large print, they can receive a letter from Santa through this great program!

Santa Reads Braille has reached 34 states and Puerto Rico, but Santa is aiming to reach the whole country!

Can you help Santa reach his goal of sending out braille and large print letters to kids in all 50 states?

He is on the lookout for requests from Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont.

11/12/2025

New Episode! Episode 147: Top Technical Assistance Questions with the Southeast ADA Center https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-147/

11/11/2025

Thank you to our veterans for your service! If you are a veteran with a disability, please contact us for information and resources about the ADA and other laws that protect your rights. (https://adasoutheast.org/links-by-topic/ )
IMAGE: American flag. Text: Veterans Day. Honoring All Who Served.

11/10/2025

The Southeast ADA Center is here to answer your questions and provide resources for people with disabilities and their families. Check out this new infographic to learn more about the services we offer.

The ADA National Network helps family members of people with disabilities understand the Americans with Disabilities Act. Check out this infographic to learn more!