Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the ADA National Network.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Craig

*Craig Knutson*| "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

 

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*New ADA National Network Resource: 10 Things to Know About the ADA*

There were so many celebrations for the ADA’s 35th anniversary in July, we wanted to be sure you didn’t miss this new resource from the ADANN. Although the ADA has been around for decades, you may not know how it helps to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in their communities. Our new webpage, 10 Things to Know About the ADA [ [link removed] ], is available in English and Spanish. We also have a downloadable infographic [ [link removed] ]!

 

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*Upcoming Events*

Thursday, August 7th, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

*Your Voice, Your Vote: Accessible Polling Places and Election Supporting Technology* [WEBINAR]

Join the U.S. Access Board and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) for a webinar on voting accessibility. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) created the EAC and the right for voters with disabilities to mark, cast, and verify their ballots privately and independently. This webinar will cover data related to polling place accessibility during the 2024 election, including election-supporting technologies. Presenters will discuss standards related to polling place accessibility such as the Voluntary Voting Systems Guidelines (VVSG) and draft standards developed by the EAC’s Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program. Additionally, presenters will demonstrate EAC accessibility web tools, research, and checklists designed to ensure polling place accessibility.

Learn More / Register for the Your Voice, Your Vote Webinar [ [link removed] ]

 

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Thursday, August 14th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

*Service First: Empowering Front-Line Staff* [WEBINAR]

Join this session to explore the practical side of ADA access and learn how to empower front-line staff to welcome guests with disabilities through the inclusive framework of Service First. This approach helps equalize the customer experience while providing accommodations and services where needed. Participants will learn four core commitments, including how to offer access without assumptions and deliver outrageous customer service when unexpected barriers arise. Rooted in the Social Model of Disability, this session emphasizes hospitality, flexibility, and care in every guest interaction.

Learn More / Register for the Service First Webinar [ [link removed] ]

 

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Tuesday, September 2nd 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

*Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers* [WEBINAR]

The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center invites you to participate in the webinar series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA. For Black individuals with disabilities, systemic barriers can present unique challenges in securing equal opportunities and exercising fundamental rights. This webinar will delve into the legal landscape of civil and disability rights, highlighting key legislation and protections. We will explore common barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, including discrimination, inaccessible environments, and lack of inclusive policies. Participants will learn advocacy strategies to overcome these obstacles, ranging from self-advocacy and community organizing to legal recourse and policy engagement.

Learn More / Register for the Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights Webinar [ [link removed] ]

 

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