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The fifth and final session of the Fall Virtual Conference (Nov 14-15) is "You Belong Here: Truly Inclusive and Blended Service Models." Seniors and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) historically have been supported in different service models. When we merge these systems, everyone benefits from the combined knowledge and resources. Across the nation people with disabilities are transitioning from segregated settings to inclusive, community-based models of support; creating an opportunity for ADS providers to diversify their center, educate their communities, and enhance their marketing through blended service models. To learn how, register here: https://buff.ly/3ZMtRiZ

Each year on Dec. 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities serves as a reminder for us to foster a more inclusive society. Let's advocate for accessible infrastructure, education, employment, and technology to empower persons with disabilities. Learn more with these resources from National Core Indicators : 📌Summary of Findings from IDD In-Person Survey: https://ow.ly/43QP50QfXhr 📌Summary of Findings from Aging and (Physical) Disabilities Adult Consumer Survey: https://ow.ly/BSrF50QfXht 📌Summary of Findings from Family Surveys: https://ow.ly/QG1P50QfXhu 📌Fact Sheet on State of the Workforce (Direct Support Professionals): https://ow.ly/N6T750QfXhv 📌Fact sheet on Person-Centered Planning: https://ow.ly/HAqR50QfXhs

VIA celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and we encourage a strengths-based view of all persons--especially those who may be perceived in terms of their deficits in different settings. *Our free character strengths survey provides everyone with their own personalized profile of their unique character strengths. www.viacharacter.org *And our recent book: Character Strengths and Abilities within Disabilities by Ryan Niemiec and Dan Tomasulo illuminates how these strengths contribute to flourishing for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gXX-bCfW

Thirty-four years ago, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more than 61 million Americans with disabilities, the ADA has been instrumental in breaking down barriers, promoting independence, and fostering a society where everyone has the opportunity to participate. Use the "Individuals with Disabilities" filter in the Learning Agenda dashboard to learn more about the U.S. Government's evidence priorities: https://lnkd.in/eDx--G2J.

Question of the Day: How does DOJ's final rule on ADA website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II affect businesses? -Title II of the ADA covers state and local governments. This final rule now sets official regulations that adopt a technical standard (WCAG 2.1AA) for ADA website compliance. There is an implementation timeline of 2 or 3 years depending on government size. -Title III of the ADA covers public accommodations, or places open to the public. There are no ADA website regulations yet for Title III. This Title II regulation will be a model for future Title III rules. -However, the Justice Department has consistently taken the position that the ADA’s requirements apply to all the goods, services, privileges, or activities offered by public accommodations (such as businesses open to the public), including those offered on the web. -Businesses should read DOJ's guidance on this topic: https://lnkd.in/euwXUk_7

Got an answer? Dive into today's Question of the Day! Which of the following acts requires that public accommodations be made accessible to all people? A. The Americans with Disabilities Act B. The Fair Housing Accommodations Act C. The Federal Depositors Insurance Act D. The Labor Standards Act 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: A. The Americans with Disabilities Act 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

@MissDeptEd and @Region7CC are teaming up to support the use of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) for students with disabilities. Educators are working to implement these evidence-based practices to support improved outcomes for students. Learn more here: https://rpb.li/4ZCiMn

Final Rule Alert: State and local governments- Are your websites ADA accessible? The Justice Department's new final rule will require state and local governments to have their websites ADA compliant to WCAG 2.1 AA in two or three years.

Many physicians with disabilities leverage their lived experience to act as champions for their patients, colleagues and trainees. Read how they're tackling barriers and promoting the positive impact and strength students with disabilities have in the field in this article --> https://lnkd.in/g28_YXkv

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities, with wide-reaching impacts for employment, transportation, communications, and so much more. Take time today to learn more about the ADA: https://lnkd.in/gSn4q-cR