Great Lakes ADA Center’s Post

Great Lakes ADA Center is excited to share information on the iGRACE (Improving Gynecologic Resources for Accessibility, Collaboration, and Education) study! This research is aimed at understanding and improving the accessibility of OB/GYN practices for patients with disabilities. The study is looking for participants with disabilities, advocates for disabled patients, and healthcare providers working in OB/GYN settings. Your valuable insights will help shape future improvements in gynecologic healthcare. Fill out the survey here: https://bit.ly/4d5CRox For more information or questions, email igracecollab@gmail.com. #AccessibilityInHealthcare #DisabilityRights #InclusiveHealthcare #OBGYNAccessibility #HealthcareForAll #DisabilityAdvocacy #ResearchForChange

Join us for the next session of the Section 508 Webinar Series, "Enhancing Accessibility Through Customer Experience." Explore how customer experience (CX) can improve accessibility and meet the diverse needs of users. This webinar will cover human-centric design principles, best practices in CX, and how to build accessible products beyond Section 508 standards. Register here: https://bit.ly/3MPOsNA Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET Speaker: Nicshan Floyd , Deputy Executive Director, Customer Experience Directorate, Department of Homeland Security #CustomerExperience #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #DigitalAccessibility #HumanCenteredDesign #CXAccessibility #AccessibleTech

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's celebrate the cultures, stories, and contributions of the Hispanic community, also recognizing the strength and resilience of people with disabilities. The National Museum of the American Latino presents a video about the Latino community and disability. You can see the video at the following link: https://bit.ly/3XKM691 If you have ADA questions, call us 800-949-4232. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxDisabilityPride #AmericanLatinoMuseum #DisabilityInclusion #LatinoStories #StrengthInDiversity

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

Did you know that many Latinas with autism experience greater delays in receiving a diagnosis than white males? Stereotypes, misdiagnoses, and a lack of Latina representation in autism awareness and study can contribute to many late or missed diagnoses, making it difficult for Latina girls to access support and resources at an early age. This article explores the specific challenges faced by Latinas with autism seeking diagnosis and treatment while emphasizing the need for greater awareness and understanding within the healthcare system. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3XDe6vj #AutismAwareness #DisabilityAdvocacy #AutismAcceptance #InclusiveHealthcare #AutismDiagnosis #LatinaHealth

September is National Service Dog Awareness Month! To celebrate, check out our archived webinar, "Ask an ADA Professional: Service Animals." Learn how service animals are defined under the ADA, how to address common misconceptions, and gain insight into what to expect when interacting with service animals in various settings. Watch the session now: https://bit.ly/32X9Xsy Watch other archived videos from the Ask an ADA Pro Webinar Series at: https://bit.ly/3xriuTY #ADA #ServiceAnimals #DisabilityRights #InclusiveCommunity #Webinar #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #ServiceAnimalEducation

Join us for our upcoming session: "Locked Out: Barriers to Accessible Technology Inside Prison Education Programs." In this webinar, we’ll explore the challenges and barriers around accessing and implementing usable technology for people with disabilities in correctional higher education programs. We will also discuss the current applications of assistive technology in these programs and how it can be used to enhance independence. Register now: https://bit.ly/4d1g11k Date: Thursday, September, 19 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone Speakers: Jenifer Montag, Ed.D., NIC, CRC, Associate Director of Rehabilitation, National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) Ess Pokornowski, Senior Analyst in Justice Initiatives, Ithaka S+R #AccessibleTech #DisabilityRights #PrisonEducation #AssistiveTechnology #TechForAll #Webinar #AccessibilityMatters #EducationEquity

Are you up to date on the latest ADA compliance requirements for your business or nonprofit? Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Creating a Business Accessibility Plan: Revisiting Readily Achievable Barrier Removal in Existing Facilities and Web Accessibility Obligations under the ADA." This session is part of our ADA Legal Webinar Series and will review recent cases and recommend steps for proactive compliance. Register now: https://bit.ly/4d0rrlK Date: Wednesday, September, 18 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Speakers: Diego Demaya JD, Legal Specialist, Southwest ADA Center at ILRU #ADACompliance #BusinessAccessibility #BarrierRemoval #WebAccessibility #Webinar #EffectiveCommunication #ADA

Ever wonder about the barriers Spanish-speaking Latino and Hispanic communities face in accessing their rights under the ADA? Join us for an Informational ADA Audio Conference Series webinar on "ADA Outreach and Barriers to Services for Spanish-Speaking Communities." This session will focus on the institutional, language and cultural barriers to ADA information for Spanish speakers with disabilities. Learn from our Great Lakes ADA Center Spanish Language Outreach experts about the specific challenges these communities encounter and how to improve your outreach and support. Date: Tuesday, September 17 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Register now at: https://bit.ly/3Xk7iBh Speakers: Mariana Garcia Torres, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC Oscar Gonzalez, Program Coordinator for Spanish Language Outreach, Great Lakes ADA Center @The Arc of Illinois @Centro Multicultural La Familia @Catholic Multicultural Center @CLUES - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio @Indiana Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs @Lorain El Centro #DisabilityRights #HispanicHeritage #LatinoCommunity #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #ADAWebinar #EqualRights #AccessForAll