Office of Congressional Workplace Rights’ Post

The OCWR conducts routine inspections of legislative branch facilities to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Legislative branch offices covered by the Congressional Accountability Act can find resources, including an ADA inspection tutorial video, on our website: https://lnkd.in/eb8N-4iG #Accessibility #LegislativeBranch #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay 

Today is #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay! This holiday is celebrated each year to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. In addition to our commitment to supporting employees with disabilities, we are also proud to work with our clients to ensure that their website is designed inclusively and meets #accessibility standards. Read our article on how to start working towards accessibility conformance here: https://hubs.li/Q02HNchB0

As an employer, you are required to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees, but you might need some pointers to know where to start. Learn how to navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the impact it has on your workplace in our blog post here: https://bit.ly/44DqqxD #adacompliant #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights

Excited to share something I've been working on! Navigating the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can seem daunting at first, but it's crucial for fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. That's why I've put together a blog post that breaks down the basics of ADA - to help us all understand its importance and how we can apply its principles in our daily lives and businesses. #ADA #Inclusivitymatters #ADAProgramSolutions https://lnkd.in/gV2DmzaU

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent publication of its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides a preview of what is very likely coming for the private sector under Title III and related laws like Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. David Raizman provides details on the final rule: https://bit.ly/3JCkrzs #employmentlaw #ADA #accessibility

Want to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transportation? Explore FAQs, fact sheets, related upcoming events, and more on the ADA National Network website at: https://lnkd.in/gC-SD5ia #ADA #DisabilitySupport #Accessibility

We have a trivia question! What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The answer will be put in the comments at a later time. #TriviaQuestion #ADA #AccessibilityICT

Here’s a quick video explaining how the PWFA differs from the ADA.

The final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) take effect today. Please check out this Littler 2 the Point about the PWFA.

The final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act takes effect today. In Littler's latest 2 the Point, my partner, Mark Phillis discusses how it differs from the Americans with Disabilities Act. #pfwa #ada #employmentlaw