Great Lakes ADA Center

Like many of his fans, every year our Center looks forward to Josh Sundquist's creative one-legged Halloween costumes. Josh is a Paralympian, comedian, author and self-proclaimed Halloween enthusiast who started this tradition after losing his leg to cancer at the age of 9. This year's costume features him as a bright red inflatable tube man with waving arms and a big smiley face. Learn more about Josh and his Halloween costume tradition: https://bit.ly/4fgwaBs Josh Sundquist's Website: https://bit.ly/4hr3fMH #Costume #Halloween #Disability #Comedy

Did you know that different colored candy buckets can signify a child has a disability? Of course, parents and guardians are not required to share their child's disability while out trick-or-treating, but these buckets can be helpful in spreading awareness about a child's needs. This Halloween, we invite you to create an inclusive experience for all kids by doing things like offering non-food treats, allowing a child with communication limitations to get their candy without saying "Trick-or-Treat", and turning off flashing decorations for kids with light-triggered epilepsy. Learn more: Teal Pumpkin Project: https://bit.ly/33OTDqn Purple Pumpkin Project: https://bit.ly/3D8966g Blue Pumpkin (National Autism Association): https://bit.ly/3Uc7xeL #Halloween #InclusiveHalloween #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness

Join us for our next AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series session with the U.S. Access Board on Spa Resorts - An Experience for Everyone! In this session, the Access Board will cover the ADA and ABA requirements for elements and spaces within spa resorts like locker rooms, saunas, soaking tubs, pools, and fitness equipment. They will also provide recommendations for other spaces such as grooming/manicure/pedicure stations. Register now at: https://bit.ly/3ArazHx Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone Speaker: Josh Schorr, Training Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist, Office of Technical and Information Services, U.S. Access Board #Disability #Architecture #Webinars #Spa #Resort #Vacation

Does the ADA apply to non-U.S. citizens? Find out the answer in our ADA FAQ: https://bit.ly/40lXj1x #ADA #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityRights #InclusiveCommunity #NonUSCitizens #EqualityMatters #ADAFacts #KnowYourRights #DisabilityInclusion #AccessForEveryone #ADAAwareness

Patrice: The Movie takes a personal look at the harsh reality many people with disability benefits face when they fall in love and want to get married: losing those benefits. The current Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limit for a married couple is $3,000 which means that combining incomes can result in the cancellation of these benefits. The film explains that asset rules like these originated at a time when many people with disabilities lived in institutions and had little hope of getting married or seeking gainful employment. Learn more about the fight for disability marriage equality: https://bit.ly/3A3jSxs #PatriceTheMovie #Disability #Marriage #Equality #DisabilityRights #DisabilityBenefits

The October News Highlights issue of the Great Lakes Chronicle Newsletter is here! This issue features two important stories including a rally organized by the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) at the Uber and Lyft HQs to protest guide dog discrimination, and an open letter from the Justice Department addressing potential housing discrimination under “Crime-Free” and “Nuisance” programs. Read the current issue here: https://bit.ly/3PkCdc6 #DisabilityRights #GuideDogAwareness #AccessibilityForAll #JusticeForAll #EqualAccess #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveCommunities

Missed our recent ADA Legal Webinar? No worries! You can now access the archived session on "Invisible Disabilities and the ADA." Learn about non-apparent disabilities like diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, mental illness, and more. Learn more about how these conditions impact workplace dynamics, disclosure, accommodations, and confidentiality. Watch now at: https://bit.ly/3YDDosH Watch other archived videos from the ADA Legal Webinar series at: https://bit.ly/3Rt3kEe #InvisibleDisabilities #DisabilityAwareness #ADACompliance #EmploymentRights #WorkplaceInclusion #ReasonableAccommodations #DisabilityLaw #NonApparentDisabilities

Join our special webinar on "Parent Training & Education for Families in Underserved Communities" to learn strategies for reaching underserved communities with evidence-based knowledge and information. Our speaker, Dr. Magaña, will present different examples of disseminating information to diverse communities using a parent/peer leader and curriculum-based model. Register now at: https://bit.ly/3BY3pev Date: October 31, 2024 Time: 1 PM #DisabilityAwareness #ParentEducation #InclusiveCommunities #AccessibilityForAll #ADA #FamilySupport #DisabilityRights

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. People with disabilities can often be targets of abuse, including domestic violence and assault. Let’s stand together to raise awareness, support survivors, and advocate for accessible resources. Learn more about the intersection of abuse and disability from Sanctuary for Families at: https://bit.ly/3YyDsel. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DisabilityJustice #SupportSurvivors #EndTheSilence #SanctuaryForFamilies #Intersectionality #BreakTheCycle

October is ADHD Awareness Month! According to a new CDC report, about 1 in 9 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD between the ages of 3 and 17. ADHD can also affect many adults in the workplace. With ADHD diagnoses on the rise, it's important to spread awareness and understand how to support people with this disability. Check out the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) resource on accommodating employees with ADHD in the workplace: https://bit.ly/4ffRrv6 Learn about the rising ADHD diagnoses among children ages 3-17: https://n.pr/3yzjUfo #ADHDAwareness #ADHDInTheWorkplace #AccommodationsMatter #InclusivityAtWork #JobAccommodation #SupportADHD #DisabilityAwareness #AccessibilityMatters