Disability Awareness Training

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DAT founder Dave Whalen is honored to be one of the newest members of the American Red Cross National Diversity Advisory...
07/17/2025

DAT founder Dave Whalen is honored to be one of the newest members of the American Red Cross National Diversity Advisory Council.

'I appreciate your story and how you became connected with the Red Cross. It was incredibly powerful, and I'm looking forward to how we can partner and further implement systems to ensure those with disabilities, and in all communities, receive the care they need. I couldn't be more honored to have you as part of this unique group of diverse thought-leaders, and I look forward to working with you in this exciting capacity'. - Adrienne Alberts - Chief Diversity Officer, American Red Cross

DAT Founder Dave Whalen brought DAT to Niagara University in 2010. Over the last four years, the Men's Basketball team h...
07/16/2025

DAT Founder Dave Whalen brought DAT to Niagara University in 2010. Over the last four years, the Men's Basketball team has received Disability Awareness Training followed by the team volunteering at the Challenger Baseball league he runs at Central Amherst (NY) Little League. June 29, 2025

07/16/2025

Register for the “Breaking Down Barriers Training: Understanding and Implementation of Universal Accessibility” to learn how to make your organization universally accessible and ADA compliant. The training will take place from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County .

This training will define barriers, introduce initiatives to address deficiencies, and provide guidance on how to embrace universal accessibility. It will also include a free accessibility review of your organization and guidance documents.

The cost to attend is $50. Register and pay online at: https://www.csevery1.com/registration/.

DAT served as the ADA Consultant for the Mountain Jam Festival. This included an accessibility review, orientation for a...
07/15/2025

DAT served as the ADA Consultant for the Mountain Jam Festival. This included an accessibility review, orientation for all administrators and department heads, on-site presence, and a final report.
DAT specializes in sports complexes, music venues, and cultural centers. Contact us for more information. June 20-22, 2025

DAT has been the ADA Consultant for the KeyBank Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres, since 2015. The Harbor Center, attac...
07/15/2025

DAT has been the ADA Consultant for the KeyBank Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres, since 2015. The Harbor Center, attached to the arena, was the host of the 2025 Para Hockey World Championships. DAT worked with USA Hockey and Sabres staff to ensure a welcoming event for all patrons.

If you've never experienced Sled hockey, here's your opportunity to see the best players in the world.The Harbor Center ...
05/09/2025

If you've never experienced Sled hockey, here's your opportunity to see the best players in the world.

The Harbor Center has taken additional steps to accommodate fans with the help of DAT.

We hope to see you there!

01/10/2023

"Disability is confusing. And overwhelming. And personal."

01/03/2023

3. "Don’t pressure yourself to come up with bold New Year’s resolutions."

11/28/2022

Our colleague, our friend, a leading disability policy maker, Bobby Silverstein (February 19, 1949 – November 17, 2022) died unexpectedly last week, leaving a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

10/14/2022

DREDF is outraged by the ableist criticisms directed at Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman in the wake of his recent NBC interview. During the interview, which aired on Tuesday's "NBC Nightly News" and Wednesday's "Today" show, Fetterman used closed captions to answer questions in real tim...

06/28/2022

Disabled people have the right to self-determination and bodily autonomy. We have the right to make our own decisions. Our human rights include reproductive rights. Abortion rights are disability rights.

06/01/2022

May 31, 2022 DREDF is deeply saddened by the recent deadly shootings in Buffalo, NY; Laguna Woods, CA; and most recently Uvalde, TX. Our hearts go out to the survivors, the loved ones of those lost, and the communities in mourning across our country. These acts of violence have also been particularl...

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