Mark Seifarth

09/24/2025 7-8:30PM ET Webinar: Empoderando la Independencia: Guía de Derechos y Recursos para personas con discapacidad – Webinar Entirely in Spanish – understanding disability in the United States

Empoderando la Independencia: Guía de Derechos y Recursos para Personas con Discapacidad

Este seminario web trata sobre la comprensión de la discapacidad en los Estados Unidos. Acompañe al Actor, Productor, y Portavoz Wilmer Valderrama y expertos de cinco organizaciones nacionales de discapacidad en una discusión de 90 minutos sobre lo que significa tener una discapacidad en los EE. UU. Aprenderá sobre sus derechos bajo la Ley Para Personas con Discapacidades (ADA), la importancia de votar, las leyes de educación especial y los recursos disponibles para ayudar a las personas con discapacidad a vivir de manera independiente.

Location: Virtual event

Date and time: Wed, Sep 24, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET

Organizer: The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, adatraining@transcen.org

TICKETS

Empoderando la Independencia: Guía de Derechos y Recursos para Personas con Discapacidad

Usted se esta registrando para asistir a nuestro seminario web: Empoderando la Independencia: Guía de Derechos y Recursos para personas con discapacidad Miercoles, Sept. 24, 2025 7-8:30 PM Este 6-7:30 PM Central 5-6:30 PM Montaña 4-5:30 PM Pacifico

Registro: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3hmq297

Webinar: Empoderando la Independencia: Guía de Derechos y Recursos para personas con discapacidad

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

7:00 PM EDT – 8:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online/Telephone

Description: 

Este seminario web se presentará completamente en español y trata sobre la comprensión de la discapacidad en los Estados Unidos.

Acompañe al Actor, Productor y Portavoz Wilmer Valderrama y expertos de cinco organizaciones nacionales de discapacidad en una discusión de 90 minutos sobre lo que significa tener una discapacidad en los EE. UU. Aprenderá sobre sus derechos bajo la Ley Para Personas con Discapacidades (ADA), la importancia de votar, las leyes de educación especial y los recursos disponibles para ayudar a las personas con discapacidad a vivir de manera independiente.

Empowering Independence: A Guide to Disability Rights and Resources

This webinar will be presented completely in Spanish and is about understanding disability in the United States.

Join actor, producer, and spokesperson Wilmer Valderrama and experts from five national disability organizations for a 90-minute discussion on what it’s like to have a disability in the U.S. You will learn about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the importance of voting, special education laws, and available resources to help people with disabilities live independently.

Other Accommodations: 

Lenguaje de señas y subtítulos en Español estarán dispuestos. Spanish American Sign Language and Realtime Captions will be available.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 – Mid-Atlantic ADA Center,

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Researcher, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Education, Employment (ADA Title I), General ADA Information, Other Laws, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Technology (Accessible), Accessible Technologies, ADA Center Information, Disability Awareness/Education, Effective Communication, Enforcement, Legal Assistance, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0.00

Registration Link: 

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3hmq297(link is external)

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

For More Information: 

Para mas informacion (link is external)

Mark Seifarth

AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox – 2025-2026 Sept 17, Oct 8, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 11 – Wed 3:30pm-4:15pm ET – FREE virtual professional development series – strategies/tools to support AT consideration process for all students with disabilities

AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox

September 2025 – March 2026

REGISTER BELOW SEPARATELY FOR EACH SESSION

The Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials Center (AT&AEM Center) at Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence (OCALI) is pleased to host AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT). AT Consideration is required by law to be completed at each IEP meeting. Teams must select ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the IEP to specify whether the student requires AT devices and/or services. Thoughtful AT consideration involves examining a range of factors that guide the team toward informed decision-making. This series will guide participants through the AT Consideration process, including the six steps of the ATDMT, to build confidence in decision-making and clarify the next steps. Whether or not you’re currently using the tool, each session offers valuable insights into the core components of AT consideration, with opportunities to engage with hosts and fellow participants, plus a dedicated Q&A segment at the end of each session.

Who should attend?

Whether you’re looking to get started with the ATDMT or want to explore what drives thoughtful, evidence-based team decisions for AT consideration, this PD opportunity is designed for you! Suggested attendees include, but not limited to: intervention specialists, general educators, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, administrators, paraprofessionals, family members, etc. Designed to meet the needs of IEP Teams from Preschool through 12th grade.

Key Concepts and Take-aways

  • Participants will gain actionable strategies and tools to support the AT consideration process for all students with disabilities.
  • Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the six steps of the ATDMT, including universal tools, AT assessment, accessible formats, and IEP documentation, to support access to education for all students with disabilities.

Earn Credit!

0.5 Professional Development Contact Hour available for each session attended—must complete session evaluation to access certificate.

Presented by the AT&AEM Center staff at OCALI

Below are the 6 different sessions offered. Participants are not required to attend all sessions but are encouraged to attend as many sessions necessary to meet their learning needs. Each session will take a deep dive into the AT consideration process as well as the steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool. Participants who are interested in learning more about the tool and the process of AT consideration are encouraged to attend. Even if not utilizing the tool, the sessions will provide valuable information into each content area of the AT consideration process. Interactive Q&A time will be set aside at the end of every session.

All sessions are on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-4:15pm.

September 17, 2025 – Getting Started with AT Consideration: Identifying the task REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/wM5CP9agTu2clEXUo1jirA#/registration

October 8, 2025 – Technology Everywhere: When Universal Tools become AT REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/7YA2FrYDSsSxh_KTwTDG4Q#/registration

December 10, 2025 – Deep Dive: AT Assessment Essentials REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ym-4B-cVROWeuAAUZ5h6aQ#/registration

January 14, 2026 – Unpacking Accessible Educational Materials REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/zZTI0xciSp-3yZNRszIXEw#/registration

February 18, 2026 – Deep Dive: Identifying Accessible Formats REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/15qhj6PIQFiCgyZJdOpi_g#/registration

March 11, 2026 – Making it Count: Documenting in the IEP REGISTER: https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/1-a_ejt1To6pp3CgRh00Lw#/registration

Registration

Participants need to sign up for each session they wish to attend. Reminder emails with join links will be sent the Friday before each session. Sessions will be recorded and posted at a later date on AT&AEM website. Registration for a session does not provide the participant with a recording of the session. Q&A at the end of the session will not be recorded.

Contact AT&AEM Center with any questions.

Mark Seifarth

09/16/2025 8AM ET- Attend Virtually – Politico AI & Tech Summit

Event is live in Washington, D.C. – Sign to gain access to the AI & Tech Summit livestream so you may watch the Politico AI & Tech Summit Online

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. ET | Washington, D.C.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will join POLITICO’s AI & Tech Summit on Sept. 16, for an in-depth conversation on the Capitol Hill tech agenda.

As Washington faces the urgent task of maintaining America’s technological edge, POLITICO is convening senior leaders across government and industry to unpack the next era of technology policy, investment and regulation.

Register today to attend in person or virtually and follow @POLITICOLive for the latest updates.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

FEATURED GUESTS

Additional guests to be announced.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Chair – Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

Michael Kratsios Director – Office of Science and technology Policy White House

Brendan Carr Chair – Federal Communications Commission

Yoonie Joung  President and CEO Samsung Electronics North America 

Mark Seifarth

09/16/25 1-2:30PM ET – Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws

A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws (September 16)

United States Access Board​

Star logo with "News from the U.S. Access Board" text Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: A Journey Through Global Accessibility LawsLaptop computer sits on desk and has "Webinar" text on its screen Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (ET), for an informative journey as we explore the world of accessibility laws! We’ll travel across the globe to discover how different countries are promoting ICT accessibility through legislation. Our itinerary includes stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe, where we’ll highlight Section 508, ADA Title II Web Accessibility, the Accessible Canada Act, and the European Accessibility Act.For more details or to register, visit the Great Lakes ADA Center’s webinar webpage. Sign Language and Real Time Captioning will be available. Questions for the presenters can be submitted during the registration process.Learn More

Mark Seifarth

Nonpartisan Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) 09/08/25-09/12/25-Hosted by American Association of People with Disabilities

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW)

Monday, September 8, 2025 (All day) to Friday, September 12, 2025 (All day)

DVRW is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities’ REV UP campaign to advocate for accessible futures, celebrate community, and build power. Disability activists have fought hard for accessibility rights for voters with disabilities, which benefit everyone. ➡ If you are disabled, make sure you know your rights before you go to vote! ➡ If you aren’t disabled now, think about how the rights won by activists could make voting more accessible for you and others in your life.

Through DVRW, voters with disabilities:

  • Think: My vote matters and voting is one way that I can use my power in my community.
  • Feel: Solidarity with a broader community; supported to access their right to vote.
  • Do: Register to vote; make a plan to vote in November 2025; support a friend in registering, educating, and voting!

Through DVRW, election officials, poll workers, and nondisabled people:

  • Learn about the barriers that disabled voters face.
  • Learn what actions they can take to make voting more accessible.
  • Recognize the power of the disability community and the importance of building accessible systems
  • Engage the disability community during this week of action and in every election cycle. 

Learn how voting in Ohio is accessible at VoteOhio.org.  Go to https://www.lwvohio.org/electionsandvoting for information you need to register or update your registration. If you run into trouble when voting, call or text Election Protection to get help right away. https://866ourvote.org

Mark Seifarth

09/09/25 1-2:15PM ET Webinar: ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I

Americans with Disabilities Act Overview: A Focus on Title I

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – 1:00 PM EDT – 2:15 PM EDT Virtual

REGISTER: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/register

Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center

This session will present a broad overview of Title I of the ADA, the employment provisions.

The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an additional fifteen minutes of Q&A time. One hour of CRC credit available. 

General Accommodations: Open or Closed Captions

Other accommodations available on request.

Sponsor: Region 2 – Northeast ADA Center

REGISTER: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/register(link is external)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I(link is external)

Mark Seifarth

09/09/25 9AM ET-Washington Post Live Virtual Program: AI & Health – How AI could transform the future of medicine

Register Here To Watch Virtually: https://postnextaihealth.splashthat.com/

USE DROP-DOWN BOX AT THE TOP TO SELECT: NO, I PLAN TO WATCH VIRTUALLY

Health-care and technology leaders discuss how assistive AI could revolutionize the future of medicine. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicine with new diagnostic tools, automated processes and predictive analytics. On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for conversations with prominent leaders in tech and health care about how assistive AI could shape the future of medicine.

Virtual Programming
    Post Next: AI & Health Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Presenting Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School REGISTER   Investing in Innovation Amir Dan Rubin
 Entrepreneur Amir Dan Rubin shares insights on the surging investments in AI-enabled health-care innovation.
   Governing AI Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.)
 Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) discusses how Congress is navigating the complex challenge of regulating AI in health care, fostering innovation and protecting patient safety.   Content from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School Christopher Myers & Tinglong Dai AI’s impact on health care relies on how leaders integrate it, train staff, ensure accountability, update systems, and balance expertise with patient expectations. In a segment presented by Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Professor and Center for Innovative Leadership Director Christopher G. Myers and Bernard T. Ferrari Professor Tinglong Dai discuss real world applications and what it takes to get it right.   Mapping the Future Sharmila Makhija, Reid Conant & Matt MacVey
 Health-care experts discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the patient experience and empowering physicians.
Mark Seifarth

National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) – Lunch & Learn Sept 5, 2025 | 12-1PM ET

Free | Online | Contact

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ziHd2amCTne9OVpeNduIsA#/registration

National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series is the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report – offering a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share the results of the latest nTIDE findings – news and updates from the field of Disability Employment – an invited panelist who will discuss current disability related findings and 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
  • 12:15 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability Employment
    Denise Rozell, Director of Policy Innovation, AUCD
  • 12:30 pm: Guest Presenter:  
  • 12:45 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.

Mark Seifarth

Sept 2nd 12-1PM ET – Next Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Webinar Series – Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers

The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA

REGISTER: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/axs6uxa

Join us as we unpack this research study and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities, as well as the challenges and barriers, faced by Black individuals with disabilities in accessing information and exercising their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By presenting the findings of this study, we will highlight the discrimination and marginalization these individuals experience, while also exploring avenues for advocacy, collective action, and support.

The Intersection of Race, Disability, and the ADA: Findings from a Focus Group Study

March 4, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET

This study explores the intersection of race, disability, and rights under the ADA. On this webinar we shared key themes from the research, including the systemic barriers Black individuals with disabilities face in exercising their rights. Topics included access to information about the ADA, the role of advocacy, and recommendations to improve access, awareness, and inclusion. We will highlighted the strength and resilience of Black disabled communities, as well as strategies for collective action to address injustice.

Previous Webinars recorded and is available for on-demand: https://www.adainfo.org/trainings/

Intersectionality: Unpacking Discrimination, Stigma, and Multiple Marginalization

June 3, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET

Intersectionality recognizes that individuals hold multiple, interconnected social identities—such as race, disability, gender, and class—that interact in shaping their experiences of privilege and oppression. For Black individuals with disabilities, these overlapping identities often lead to compounded barriers in exercising rights and accessing opportunities under the ADA. This webinar will explore how these intersecting identities create specific vulnerabilities in areas like healthcare, education, employment, and public spaces. Through real-world examples, we will examine the impact of intersectional discrimination on Black disabled communities and discuss actionable strategies to address these challenges. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the tools to analyze and advocate for the rights of Black individuals with disabilities through an intersectional framework.

Previous Webinars recorded and is available for on-demand: https://www.adainfo.org/trainings/

Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers

September 2, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET

For Black individuals with disabilities, systemic barriers can present unique challenges in securing equal opportunities and exercising fundamental rights. This webinar will delve into the legal landscape of civil and disability rights, highlighting key legislation and protections. We will explore common barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, including discrimination, inaccessible environments, and lack of inclusive policies. Participants will learn advocacy strategies to overcome these obstacles, ranging from self-advocacy and community organizing to legal recourse and policy engagement.

The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy

December 2, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET

Visibility matters. When we share our stories and perspectives, we challenge stereotypes, build empathy, and inspire others to action. This webinar will explore how embracing visibility can combat the intersectional discrimination faced by Black disabled individuals. We’ll discuss how sharing your authentic experiences can spark important conversations, foster understanding, and drive social change within your communities. Learn practical strategies for leveraging your voice and platform, building alliances, and engaging in effective community advocacy to amplify your impact.

Mark Seifarth

8/27/25 2PM ET NCD Virtual Briefing – Rental cars and shuttle service – ADA35 Series: Ground Transportation for People with Mobility Disabilities

8/27/25 2PM ET National Council on Disability (NCD) Virtual Briefing – Rental Cars and shuttle service

LINK To Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ada35-series-ground-transportation-for-people-with-mobility-disabilities-tickets-1487310418499?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

The National Council on Disability (NCD) celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary with a virtual policy briefing series focused on ground transportation. and its July 23, 2025 advisement to federal policymakers titled:

Ground Transportation for People with Mobility Disabilities 2025: Challenges and Progress.

LINK To Report Download, Press Release, Scope & Purpose and Policy Briefing Series: https://www.ncd.gov/report/ground-transportation-for-people-with-mobility-disabilities-2025-challenges-and-progress/