October 14, 2025 Mark Seifarth

Oct 16, 2025 3-4PM ET Emergency Preparedness: Integrating Access into Business Resiliency and Adaption Plans-Pacific ADA Center & California Commission on Disability Access

Emergency Preparedness: Integrating Access into Business Resiliency and Adaption Plans

Join the Pacific ADA Center in collaboration with the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) for their next online Lunch and Learn webinar on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 12 – 1 PM Pacific Time. 3-4PM Eastern Time

Emergencies such as wildfires, power outages, and extreme heat are impacting business operations throughout California. Many businesses adapt quickly to these occurrences by shifting their services, modifying operations, or temporarily transforming them into community support centers. While these pivots are often essential for continuity and community support, they might unintentionally create barriers for individuals with disabilities if accessibility is not considered in the planning process.

In the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) final 2025 Lunch & Learn webinar, the in collaboration with the Pacific ADA Center, will provide information to help businesses learn how to maintain operational resilience while upholding accessibility during emergencies. The event will provide an overview of emergency preparedness considerations, the role of accessibility in business continuity, and how temporary changes in business functions might impact access for customers and employees with disabilities.

Participants will receive information about relevant legal requirements, practical planning considerations, and available local, state, and federal resources. This webinar is intended for business owners, managers, and professionals that work in operations, facilities, or emergency preparedness.

Accessibility features such as ASL interpretation, captioning, and language access will be provided, with additional accommodations available upon request within 10 days of each webinar.

Session Date: October 16, 2025
Session Time: 12 Noon – 1:00 PM PT 3-4PM ET

September 30, 2025October 1, 2025 Mark Seifarth

Due to the Federal government shutdown, we anticipate that the Friday, October 3rd release of employment statistics will be delayed. Thus, we are cancelling this Friday’s nTIDE Lunch & Learn webinar. We hope to see you Friday, November 7th for the next Friday’s nTIDE Lunch & Learn webinar. CANCELLED 10/03/25 12:00 PM ET – National Trends in Disability Employment-nTIDE – Lunch & Learn

nTIDE Lunch & Learn – Special Episode: Real Work, Real Pay: Advancing Employment First Together

Oct 3, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Webinar ID 967 6954 1039

• 12:00 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report Release

• 12:10 pm: News from the field of Disability Employment

• 12:40 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability

• 12:55 pm: Guest Presenter – Julie Christensen, Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)

• 1:15 pm: Question and Answer for Attendees

For more information on each month you can visit: https://www.researchondisability.org/ntide-episodes-list

September 21, 2025 Mark Seifarth

09/25/2025 10AM ET- ADA for Title II for PDFs and Basic Accessibility Techniques – 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025 – Southeast ADA Center

09/25/2025 – ADA for Title II for PDFs and Basic Accessibility Techniques – 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025 – Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.

4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025

REGISTER – 09/25/2025 – ADA for Title II for PDFs and Basic Accessibility Techniques – https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ3EIcSuYutETjM

When (10 webinars):

4th Thursday each month from January to October 2025.

Time (60 minutes):

10:00 – 11:00 am [Eastern] / 9:00 – 10:00 am [Central] / 8:00 – 9:00 am [Mountain] / 7:00 – 8:00 am [Pacific]

Hosted By:

University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.

Webinar Format

We use Zoom for our virtual platform.
Audio is provided through the virtual platform or by phone.
Real-time captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting available during each webinar.
Each webinar will be recorded for archival purposes.

Certificate of Participation

**For each webinar to receive credit:

You must be registered and complete the Post Test Evaluation
Attendance will be verified.

Contact for More Information

Southeast ADA Center Webinars
Email: seadawebinars@syr.edu
Phone: 404-541-9001
Web: DisabilityWebinars.org
Project Web: ADAsoutheast.org

Note: Past webinars will be archived for review at: DisabilityWebinars.org

Accommodations

Please select the accommodations you need to attend this webinar.

Additional Accommodations

Please describe if you need more specific accommodations to attend this webinar.

September 21, 2025 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)

September 16, 2025 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.

Phone: 614.410.1042
Email: ataem_info@ocali.org

September 15, 2025 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.

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.

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

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 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

September 8, 2025 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

September 8, 2025 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

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

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

September 8, 2025 Mark Seifarth

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

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.