ADA Minnesota

10/24/2025

There's still time to register for our Arts-n-Rec webinar on "Managing the Fun: Inclusive Staffing in Arts & Recreation."

Arts & recreation agencies have made great strides in creating accessible programming & facilities for users with disabilities. The next step for disability inclusion focuses on staffing. Join the discussion about creating accessible, inclusive opportunities for employees & volunteers with disabilities & learn about the positive impact of disability diversity & inclusion in your arts & recreation program.

Register now: bit.ly/4gXjaCN
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker: Jana Burke, PhD, ADA Consultant, Great Plains ADA Center

10/06/2025

We hope you'll join us Thursday, October 9 from 10-11am for "Long COVID and Work: ADA Workplace Accommodations," a presentation by Cindy Tarshish, Director of ADA Minnesota!

Learn more in the article linked below from Access Press.

Employment and Long COVID is a topic many of us with disabilities need to pay attention to. An upcoming virtual session will provide useful information. Sign up today!

10/06/2025

Metro Mobility customers and advocates are invited to join Metropolitan Council either online Thursday, October 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or in-person on Friday, October 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to share your experiences and ideas for improvement. The location for the in-person event is the University of Minnesota UROC center, 2001 Plymouth Ave. North, Minneapolis.

Click the link below to register for either the in-person or online meeting:

Metro Mobility customers and advocates are invited to join us either online Thursday, October 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or in-person on Friday, October 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to share your experiences and ideas for improvement. The location for the in-person event is the University of Min...

10/01/2025

The Great Lakes ADA Center invites you to register for the upcoming ADA Audio Conference Webinar titled “Making Flexible Work – ADA and Flexible Work Arrangements.” This free Zoom webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 pm.

As the landscape of work is rapidly evolving, flexible work arrangements and accommodations such as telework, and flexible scheduling are increasingly sought after to support the success and retention of a broad range of workers. This session will provide an overview of evaluating such requests under the ADA and practical ways of implementing flexible work accommodations.

Click the link below to register:

The ADA Audio Conference Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program is designed to enhance an individual's existing knowledge base or facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under the ADA.

09/17/2025

Register for our ADA Audio webinar titled, "Sexual Education, Disability, and the Law: Understanding the ADA’s Role."

This ADA Audio webinar explores the intersection of sexuality, disability, and the law. Participants will gain insights into the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual education, the myths and stigmas that persist, and the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through case studies, cultural perspectives, and practical strategies, the session will highlight how to promote inclusive, respectful, and accessible sexual education for all.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n1d7iF

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Mariana Garcia Torres, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC

09/16/2025

Disability Hub MN presents Cindy Tarshish, Director of ADA Minnesota, for a webinar on Long COVID, ADA, and Employment. Learn more about Long COVID and the disclosure and reasonable accommodation process under Title I of the ADA.

Disability Hub MN presents Cindy Tarshish, Director of ADA Minnesota, for a webinar on Long COVID, ADA, and Employment. Learn more about Long COVID and the d...

09/08/2025

Join us during Disability Voting Rights Week for a presentation with Chad Wilson from the Minnesota Disability Law Center. Learn about:
✔️ The importance of voting
✔️ Voting requirements
✔️ Absentee & in-person voting
✔️ Accessibility at polling places
✔️ How to overcome barriers and share this knowledge with others

ASL provided.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/41asLQ3

08/18/2025

Register for our ADA Audio webinar titled, "High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of a Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation." Courts nationwide grapple with the challenges of providing or allowing a “support person” as an ADA accommodation—an issue that can become complicated and even contentious. When implemented properly, a support person can effectively ensure access to justice for court users with a range of disabilities, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, brain injuries, ADHD, and autism. Success hinges on careful planning: selecting the right individual, assessing access and functional needs, and preserving the integrity of court proceedings and programs. Join us to explore strategies for putting this accommodation into practice—insights that will help align championing initiatives with court practices. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Jb1WoF

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Julie Ballinger, Affiliate, Southwest ADA Center

07/26/2025

Today marks the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! We celebrate the passing of this historic civil rights legislation while recognizing the work that still needs to be done.

Wrapping up our ADA A-to-Z countdown: Z is for Zoos, Parks and Recreation. Learn more about Title III of the ADA, which covers public accommodations, and the link below. Thanks to ADA National Network for sharing these resources!

https://adata.org/what-title-iii

07/25/2025

Y is for Youth Transition! Both public and private colleges and universities must provide equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers publicly-funded universities, community colleges and vocational schools. Title III of the ADA covers privately-funded schools. All public or private schools that receive federal funding are required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to make their programs accessible to students with disabilities. Click here to learn more:

https://adata.org/faq/what-are-public-or-private-college-universitys-responsibilities-students-disabilities

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

Both public and private colleges and universities must provide equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers publicly-funded universities, community colleges and vocational schools. Title III of the ADA covers privately-funded schools. All public....

07/24/2025

The ADA “A to Z” countdown continues! X is for eXceptions. Are buildings "grandfathered in" under the older 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design or do they need to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards? Find out the answer here:

https://adata.org/faq/my-building-grandfathered-under-older-ada-standards-or-do-i-need-comply-new-2010-ada-standards

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

The ADA does not have a provision to "grandfather" a facility but it does have a provision called “safe harbor” in the 2010 ADA regulations for businesses and state and local governments. A "safe harbor" means that you do not have to make modifications to elements in a building that comply with ...

07/23/2025

W is for Web Access! Check out the open captioned video below to meet some students and parents with disabilities and learn how they interact with and use technology.

Follow along as we count down ADA-related topics, courtesy of ADA National Network, every day until July 26!

Meet some students and parents with disabilities and learn how they interact with and use technology.