ADA Minnesota

12/09/2025

There is still time to register for our free webinar, “Accessible Public Right-of-Way: An Overview of PROWAG.”

PROWAG provides guidance for making public outdoor spaces accessible, including sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, street crossings, and trails. This webinar will offer an overview of PROWAG, highlighting the differences between earlier publications and the final rule. We will also discuss the similarities and differences between PROWAG and ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines). Finally, the webinar will outline current and future enforcement of PROWAG.

Date: December 16, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Register now: bit.ly/prowag-webinar

12/02/2025

The Great Lakes ADA Center invites you to register for the upcoming Arts-n-Rec session titled “The Art of Accessibility: Implementing the ADA in Cultural Spaces,” featuring staff from Open Door Arts! This free Zoom webinar will take place on Thursday, December 11 at 1:00.

Arts, culture, and civic spaces are vibrant community anchors, but accessibility needs in these venues are often complex and unique. Many organizations want to understand their ADA obligations but lack tools tailored for theaters, museums, historic sites, and public spaces. This session introduces the Arts & Culture Accessibility Hub’s free tools to understand ADA requirements, plus a clear cycle—assess, plan, connect, learn, implement—to turn intention into action. Participants will leave with practical steps to meet compliance and strengthen accessibility beyond the ADA.

Registration for this session can be found on the schedule page at www.ada-artsnrec.org

Questions should be directed to webinars@adaconferences.org

The Arts-n-Rec Webinar Series is designed to enhance an individual’s knowledge on ADA issues addressing the arts world (e.g., performance, museums, zoos, exhibitions, concerts, fairs, etc.) and indoor and outdoor recreation activities (e.g., sports, camps and classes, fishing, hiking, camping, rac...

11/14/2025

Is your digital content accessible to everyone? There's still time to register for our Accessible Technology Webinar on "Digital Accessibility: Designing for Everyone." This session translates WCAG 2.1 AA into practical steps you can use today. Learn to write effective alt text, structure headings, caption videos, avoid color-only cues, meet contrast minimums, use clear titles and labels, support keyboard navigation, and ensuring accessibility when creating documents using Word/PowerPoint/PDF. You’ll leave with a simple checklist to find and fix barriers across your website, digital documents, and social posts.

Human Generated Real-Time Captioning will be provided for this session.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3LHmVk6

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Speaker:
Amy Maes, Director of Access Services, Disability Network Eastern Michigan

11/12/2025

The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network invites you to register for the upcoming ADA Audio Conference Webinar titled “Unlocking A Way Out: Networking to Provide a Pathway for Inmates.” The webinar is on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00.

This presentation will examine the barriers faced by inmates who are managing mental health challenges while navigating the court system in custody.

Registration for this session can be found on the schedule page at

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.

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