A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws (September 16)
United States Access Board
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws 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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket to Work Call Center: 1-866-968-7842 TTY: 1-866-833-2967
Are you interested in learning about how work will affect your Social Security benefits?
Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinars held for people who are age 18 through 64 & receive Social Security Disability benefits. You’ll learn about the Ticket to Work Program and available Work Incentives through accessible learning opportunities.
The 4th Thursday ADA Talks are monthly webinars on topics about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability rights, and access that run for 1 hour on the 4th Thursday from January to October 2025 (10 webinars).
Webinar #8
The Road Forward: Community Transportation Access and Mobility Date: Thursday – August 28, 2025 Time (1 hour): 10:00 – 11:00 am [Eastern]
In This 4th Thursday ADA Talk
Gain insights into the work and resources of the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC). Discover the road forward for access by people with disabilities in community transportation.
Presenter
Bill Wagner, Director, Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC)
Each webinar has captioning and American Sign Language (ASL).
Credit: Get a Certificate of Participation after you view an entire webinar (live or archive) and complete the Post Test Evaluation
Hosts: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Open or Closed Captions
Materials Available in Alternate Formats
SPONSOR: Region 4 – Southeast ADA Center, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
AUDIENCE: People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Researcher, Service Provider
TOPIC: General ADA Information, Transportation, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation
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.
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws
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
If you are disabled, make sure you know your rights before you go to vote! 
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