Join us for a public discussion exploring how health data collected through wearable technologies may support timely and accurate diagnosis. The webinar will be held on October 26, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM (ET).
The Role of Data from Wearable Technologies in Improving Timely Diagnosis: A Webinar
Wearable technologies increasingly allow patients and consumers to collect physiological, behavioral, and other health data outside traditional clinical settings. The Forum on Advancing Diagnostic Excellence will host a public webinar exploring how data from wearables may support timely and accurate diagnosis. Participants will discuss the potential role of wearables in earlier detection, clinical assessment, and symptom monitoring; opportunities to strengthen patient-clinician communication and shared diagnostic decision making; and challenges related to data quality, interpretation, appropriate use, and integration into clinical workflows. The webinar will consider how wearable-generated information can complement clinical evaluation as part of the diagnostic process.
WASHINGTON –The National Council on Disability (NCD) released its annual progress report, focusing on a review of governmentwide disability policy developments over the last year.
SCOPE AND PURPOSE: NCD’s 2026 progress report evaluates major developments in disability policy across key sectors including healthcare, transportation, education, employment, and technology, while laying out recommendations to address ongoing challenges to the rights of individuals with disabilities. This report points to historic gains in employment and strategic shifts in health research but also cautions policymakers about the detrimental impact of regulatory delays, ongoing transportation barriers, and legal reinterpretations that threaten to erode protections that Congress intended when it enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In this report, NCD also examines its prior findings and makes current recommendations to the President, Congress, and federal agencies based on disability policy developments highlighted in this year’s progress report.
Savannah Bradley, Community Outreach and Programs Manager
Description
Join the Pacific ADA Center for our third 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year! Find out how to stay safe in an emergency. This webinar will show simple steps for making a personal emergency plan, including helpful tools and resources you can use. You’ll learn how to be ready for different situation.
Learning objectives
Participants will:
Learn strategies for creating a support network to assist in an emergency and how this assistance may differ by the type of disaster.
Explore what items they may need by their bedside in an emergency.
Understand what items are critical for a go bag for themselves and a service animal they may use.
Learn about how to locate accessible emergency shelters in their area and the transportation options to travel to the shelter.
Proposed Changes to the National Health Interview Survey
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is proposing a redesign of the National Health Interview Survey for 2028.
The proposed redesign includes removing some disability-related questions and changes the way that households are asked to respond to the survey. Currently, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are asking for public comment and input.
During this briefing, we will discuss the proposed changes, why this data matters and how you can provide input and public comment.
ASL & CART will be provided. If you need other accommodations, please email NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org.
This event is supported by The Grassroots Project: Supporting Disability Advocacy Nationally which is funded by the Administration for Community Living (acl.gov) and will be administered by the Human Services Research Institute (hsri.org). HSRI will work in partnership with national disability organizations through a National Advocacy and Action Coalition comprised of national organizations for the ACL funded DD, IL, TBI, and PRC programs. Together we will position the next generation of cross-disability, cross-generational and culturally diverse grassroots advocates as leaders and catalysts of systems change that hold states and/or providers accountable and responsive to input. The project will support state and local advocacy and action coalitions in leveraging the ACL disability networks in each state and territory to advance quality community living.
The first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series offers a live Zoom Webinar to share the latest nTIDE findings, plus news and updates from the field of Disability Employment and an invited panelist who will discuss current disability-related findings & events.
12:00 pm: Introduction & Welcome Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:10 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report
Release John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation
The Numbers Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:40 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability Employment Lillie Heigl, Director of Policy, AUCD
12:55 pm: Guest Presenter: TBD
1:15 pm: Open Question & Answer period for attendees
Note. All webinars will be recorded and closed captioned and will be added to our website archives along with full transcripts following the live broadcast.
Creating an accessible event takes more than meeting minimum ADA requirements.
Join Meridith Silcox, ADA and Accessibility Administrator for Legends Global NRG Park, as we explore how to incorporate accessibility into every stage of event planning—from design and communications to ticketing, accommodations, and on-site support.
Learn best practices for collaborating with organizers, vendors, presenters, and partners to anticipate accessibility needs and create a positive guest experience.
Gain practical tools to make accessibility intentional from the start.
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Wed, Sep 30, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Organizer: The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, adatraining@transcen.org
Juliet Shoultz, PE Director, Office of Technical and Information Services, United States Access Board
In This ADA Talk
This presentation will explore accessible parking and accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging in the public right-of-way by highlighting the legal framework, standards, guidelines, and best practices for ensuring equitable access to parking and EV charging in the public right-of-way.
Certificate of Participation
For this webinar to receive credit:
You must attend the entire webinar (live or archive). Attendance will be verified.
You must register and complete the Post Test Eval with Confirmation of Attendance.
Materials and Archive
Presentation Handout
The handout will be provided before the webinar.
Archive
This webinar will be recorded with captioning and sign language (ASL).
Sponsors
Region 4 – Southeast ADA Center
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
During the July webinar, “US Digital Accessibility: Laws, Resources, and Real-World Insights,” attendees submitted more questions than we had time to address. To continue the conversation, our presenters are returning for a follow-up session focused on answering the questions about Section 508 and ADA Title 2 Web and Mobile Applications Accessibility.
Real-time captioning and sign language interpretation will be provided.
Registrants will be able to submit questions in advance during the registration process.
Tuesday, September 17, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone
Session host
Great Lakes ADA Center
Description
The ADA requires equal access to healthcare services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism. However, lack of tools, training and an understanding of these disabilities often results in worse health outcomes, particularly in emergency or crisis situations.
In this webinar, Justin Severs (Carter Kits co-founder and father of Carter) along with Andie (Training & Grants Manager and Pediatric Champion) will share the history and mission of Carter Kits sensory bags along with helpful information on how to access these sensory bags to support first responders, medical teams and other community partners who may interact with individuals on the spectrum or who are neurodivergent. Carter Kits sensory bags are designed for use in emergency or crisis situations, to ensure professionals have tools and training to more appropriately communicate with and care for neurodivergent individuals. The items are clinically proven to assist those who are neurodivergent and promote improved communication and de-escalation. The mission of Carter Kits and the EMS for Children Program align to improve readiness to care for all children, especially the most vulnerable, to improve outcomes and decrease morbidity and mortality in emergency encounters. The EMS for Children program has been a long-time partner with Carter Kits, striving to ensure evidence based training and resources are made available to all first responders, emergency department staff and other healthcare professionals. You will also hear from Dr. Sam Wrobleski (the Michigan EMS for Children Program Coordinator) about how the program supports improved readiness in emergency medical services to care for children in partnership with Carter Kits, along with ideas for how you can collaborate with partners in your state or region.
Real-time captioning via Zoom and Stream Text will be available.
Individuals may submit questions for the speakers consideration in advance during the registration process.
United for Latinos with Disabilities: Together, We Are More
Join UCP for the 2026 Latinos with Disabilities Community Series, a four-week webinar series bringing together Latino voices, lived experiences, families, professionals, advocates, and community leaders.
Previously offered as a two-day virtual conference, this year’s format creates more flexibility to learn, connect, and engage throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.
2026 Latinos with Disabilities Community Series Schedule
September 15 | 3-4 p.m. ET
Disability Through Our Eyes: The ADA in Our Community
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act mean in our everyday lives and communities? Latino disability advocates and community leaders will explore the ADA through the lens of lived experience, identity, access, and self-advocacy, while discussing how disability rights can shape access to education, employment, healthcare, and community life.
Stronger Together: Families, Caregivers & Community Support
For many Latino families, family is at the heart of caregiving, decision-making, advocacy, and belonging. Parents, professionals, advocates, and community leaders will share perspectives on navigating barriers, building trust, strengthening support systems, and creating more culturally responsive communities where people with disabilities and their families can thrive.
How Stereotypes Against Latino Youth Harm Educational Outcomes
Explore how stereotypes and assumptions about language, immigration, and ability can shape how Latino students are perceived and supported in school. The conversation will examine what happens when these biases intersect with disability and learning differences, and why recognizing each student’s individual strengths, needs, and abilities is essential.
Workplace Inclusion & Economic Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Employment can be an important pathway to independence, economic stability, and full participation in community life. Disability advocates and ADA experts will explore employment rights, reasonable accommodations, workplace inclusion, and the role families, employers, and communities can play in expanding meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.
¿Prefiere leer la información en español? Visite nuestra página del evento para conocer todos los detalles de la serie en español.
Together, we’ll elevate Latino voices, learn from one another, strengthen community connections, and work toward a future where people with disabilities can live life without limits.
This series is free to attend, but registration is required for each session.
This event is proudly sponsored by:
United Cerebral Palsy 8401 Old Courthouse Rd Vienna, VA 22182
