Great Lakes ADA Center

How can Title II state and local governments comply with the new digital standards under Title II of the ADA? This quick reference guide created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides a checklist of requirements under the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This comprehensive list covers all WCAG requirements, from text alternatives to color contrast and more! Easily navigate the guide by using their built-in filter and linked resource guides to learn how to make your digital content accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about the new Title II digital access standard requirements for WCAG 2.1, Level AA: https://bit.ly/3S8atdQ #Accessibility #WCAG #DigitalInclusion #WebContent #W3C #AccessibleDesign #TechStandards #InclusiveTech #DigitalAccessibility #WebDesign #TechForGood #AccessibleWeb #Inclusivity #DisabilityAwareness #UniversalDesign #ADA

Join us for the 21st Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade, hosted by the Disability Pride Association! This event celebrates the pride within the disability community and seeks to change the way people think about disability. The parade will showcase disability advocates and organizations from across the city, including the Great Lakes ADA Center! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 11 a.m. 📍Location: 401 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL 60605 🗓️ Date: July 20th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM CDT Come join us and be a part of this empowering celebration! 🔗 For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3JWwI20 #DisabilityPride #Chicago #InclusiveCommunity #CelebrateDiversity #DisabilityAwareness #PrideParade #CommunityEngagement #Advocacy #HumanDiversity #BeautifulDiversity #Pride #Parade

Unlock a world of free learning with our 8 different webinar series. These sessions are offered live and recorded, providing information on general ADA requirements, legal cases, assistive technology, physical access, the great outdoors and more. Continuing Education Recognition is also available for certain webinars. Create an account at https://bit.ly/3x1KTzO to register for our upcoming live sessions and start your learning journey today! #WebinarSeries #FreeLearning #ContinuingEducation #LiveAndLearn #EducationForAll #Disability #ADA

Listen to NPR's The Sunday Story podcast to learn how video game creators are working to make games more accessible for people with disabilities. Listen to the podcast now at: https://n.pr/4cG7th0 #AccessibleGaming #LevelingThePlayingField #DisabilityInclusion #NPR #TheSundayStory #GamingForAll #InclusiveGaming #AdaptiveGaming #GameAccessibility #DisabilityAwareness

Dive into the world of accessible fishing and boating with our archived Arts-n-Rec webinar, "Fishing and Boating for a Variety of Disabilities." This session covers everything you need to know about modifying procedures and safety protocols. Learn how you can make fishing and boating activities enjoyable for all. Watch the archived video now at: https://bit.ly/468k8qn Explore more archived videos from our Arts-n-Rec Webinar series at: https://bit.ly/3LigctJ #AccessibleOutdoors #FishingForAll #BoatingForAll #ArtsnRec #DisabilityInclusion #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveRecreation #AccessibilityMatters #RecreationForAll #AdaptiveFishing #AdaptiveBoating

Join us to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and put your ADA knowledge to the test! During this live event from the ADA Audio Conference Series, you'll have the chance to answer questions on general ADA knowledge, its history, and notable disability rights figures. Whether you're new to the ADA or work with it regularly, this interactive session is the perfect way to honor the legacy of this landmark law and the trailblazers behind it. Register now: https://bit.ly/4cTuVH6 📅 Date: Thursday, July 25 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET #ADA34 #DisabilityRights #ADAAnniversary #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #ADAHistory #DisabilityPride #LiveWebinar #KnowYourRights

Join us for an Accessible Technology webinar on "Assistive Listening Systems: Where We Are Today and What’s On The Horizon (Part 2)." This second session, we will build off of what we learned in Part 1 by exploring how Assistive Listening Systems are used in the real world, what the requirements are for ADA signage, and take a look at future technology like Auracast. Register now: https://bit.ly/3Y1ro5l 📅 Date: Thursday, July 18 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Speakers: Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, Professional Advisor for Hearing Loop Technology, HLAA Wynne Whyman, MA, MSS, Assistive Listening System User Attendees are encouraged to watch the Archived video of Part 1 before attending this session: https://bit.ly/45Yx0iF #AssistiveListening #ADA #AccessibleTechnology #HearingLoss #Inclusion #ALS #HearingAccessibility #Webinar #Auracast #DisabilityRights #TechnologyForAll #HearingAid #Deaf

Join us for a legal webinar on recent court decisions and settlements that impact incarcerated individuals with disabilities and their re-entry into society. Speaker Barry Taylor, J.D. will share insights on topics like access to treatment, physical accessibility, effective communication, and more. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dPtE2Kp7 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 17 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Speaker: Barry Taylor, J.D., Adjunct Professor, University of Chicago Law School #DisabilityRights #ADA #LegalWebinar #CriminalJustice #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #EqualAccess #BarryTaylor #DisabilityJustice #LawAndDisability

The Caravan for Disability Justice and Freedom is a six month, cross-country caravan celebrating the disability community and civil rights. This year, they are passing through the Great Lakes Region during the months of July and August. You can visit their website to find out when the Caravan is coming to your state at https://lnkd.in/egrpPJ2K. Be sure to check back often to get up-to-date information on the route and events happening in a city near you! #DisabilityJustice #CivilRights #Freedom #DisabilityRights #ADA34 #DisabilityPride #DisabilityCaravan

Stay informed on all things ADA! Join the Great Lakes ADA Center's mailing lists to receive information on the latest news, webinars, and resources about disability and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Choose from our four listservs: the Great Lakes Chronicle Newsletter, the ADA Training Listserv, the Great Lakes Listserv, and our Region 5 Latino Outreach Listserv which provides ADA information and resources for Spanish speakers. Subscribe today at: https://bit.ly/4dM26xK #ADA #News #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityResources #InclusiveEducation #Webinars #DisabilityRights #ADACompliance #DisabilityAwareness #EducationForAll #AccessibilityForAll #GreatLakesADACenter