Sponsored Article from Ford Foundation: by Rebecca Cokley Director Ford Foundation’s U.S. Disability Rights program: “A New Approach to Closing the Disability Wealth Gap”
Reprinted by Ohio Capital Journal – https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/28/a-new-approach-to-closing-the-disability-wealth-gap/ Ford Foundation This is sponsored content from the Ford Foundation and is the second in a five-part series. The Ford Foundation’s mission is to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote national cooperation, and advance human achievement. The editorial staff of States Newsroom had no role in…
Webcast 10/28/26 1-3:30PM ET U.S. Access Board Meeting joined by representatives of the National Council on Disability
U.S. Access Board Meeting and Webcast (October 28) All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the U.S. Access Board, which will be open to the public and take place virtually on Wednesday, October 28 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM (ET). The agenda for the meeting includes remarks from Acting Chair and Vice-Chair Tina…
Webinar 10/29/26 5-6:30PM ET: Beyond Compliance: Accessibility as Good Business
Beyond Compliance: Accessibility as Good Business Oct 29, 2026 05:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KHQKZa-fQLaqfJK1BKSs9w#/registration This panel presentation will discuss why accessibility is good for business and how businesses can get started on building better guest experiences for customers with disabilities. The panel features speakers from the California Commission on Disability Access…
10/21/26 1-2:30PM Zoom-Disability Connect: dedicated time for people with disabilities to share their experiences and engage directly with Ohio Dept of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) leadership-See agenda
Disability Connect Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Register Register to attend the next Disability Connect meeting! These meetings provide a dedicated time for people with disabilities to share their experiences and engage directly with DODD leadership. Family members and professionals are welcome to attend in a listening role. Attendees are encouraged…
10/16/26 2PM ET: Register for National Disability Employment Awareness Month virtual event by Office of Disability Employment Policy
Register for the 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) virtual event Join us to celebrate the achievements of disabled workers in America and the 25th anniversary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). When: October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET Where: Streaming online. Register to receive the accessible event link In honor…
3 Webinars – 10/13/26, 10/21/26 & 10/28/26 2PM: National Disability Employment Awareness Month – from Disability Belongs
Webinars from Disability Belongs® Navigating the Workplace with a New Disability or Diagnosis REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rJc2nin1S1ilt0HnSuxtTg#/registration Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PTDuration: 1 hourAudience: Disabled job seekers and employees Receiving a new medical diagnosis or acquiring a disability can bring significant changes to your personal and professional life. This webinar is designed to empower employees…
10/26/26 Webinar: The Role of Data from Wearable Technologies in Improving Timely Diagnosis – National Academies Sciences Engineering Medicine
REGISTER; https://tinyurl.com/42p9wm6x 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…
National Council on Disability releases 2026 Progress Report
https://www.ncd.gov/report/national-disability-policy-a-progress-report-2026 October 7, 2026 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…
10/15/26 3PM ET – Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Personal Emergency Preparedness – Pacific ADA Center
Date & Time Oct 15, 2026 03:00 PM ET Register for Lunch and Learn Session 3: Personal Emergency Preparedness on Zoom. Presenters Pat Swartz, Lead Technical Assistance Specialist 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…
Webinar 09/28/26 3-4PM ET: Community Briefing: Public Comment – Proposed Changes to the National Health Interview Survey – National Council on Independent Living
Community Briefing: Public Comment – 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…
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