Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the Great Plains ADA Center.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Craig

 

 

 

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*The ADA Report *

 

August, 2025 

*Save the Date *

*National ADA Symposium*

www.adasymposium.org [ [link removed] ]

Phoenix AZ-- July 19-22, 2026 / Virtual Event--May 4-6, 2026 

 

 

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*Articles, Resources, and Updates*

 

Visit "Disability Milestones" from the Great Plains ADA Center. [ [link removed] ]
In celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Great Plains ADA Center shared a month-long social media campaign highlighting key milestones in disability rights. These milestones are now collected on our website. 

 

Survey: Exploring AI Use by People with and Without Disabilities [ [link removed] ]
Whether you use Artificial Intelligience (AI) often, occasionally, or not at all, the American Federation for the Blind (AFB) invites you to participate in a survey about your use of AI. The survey is open to adults with and without disabilities.

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) Endorses Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. [ [link removed] ] (7-24-2025)

 

US Department of Labor Launches Online Resource to Increase Employment Opportunities for 5 Million Disabled Veterans (7-17-2025) -Learn more about the Veteran's Accommodation Toolkit [ [link removed] ]

 

 

Accessible Technology is a Win-Win for the Workforce [ [link removed] ]. FastCompany (7-23-2025) -For employers navigating a tight labor market and speedy tech adoption, accessible technology is a good business strategy.

 

New Fact Sheet from the ADA National Network: 10 Things to Know About the ADA [ [link removed] ]
Also available in a downloadable infographic format.

 

 

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*ADA National Network Trainings*

 

 

Rocking Your Rentals--ABA Accessibility and Leased Facilities [ [link removed] ]
Thursday, September 4th, 2025. 1:30 -3:00 PM
Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center

 

Outdoors for All: Advancing Access and Inclusion in Parks [ [link removed] ]
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. 1:00 -2:30 PM Central
Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

 

ADA National Network Learning Session: Creating Inclusive Medical Environments [ [link removed] ]
Thursday, August 28th, 2025. 1:30-3:00 PM Central
Sponsor: Pacific ADA Center

 

The Road Forward: Community Transportation Access and Mobility [ [link removed] ]
Thursday, August 28th, 2025. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse

 

Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers [ [link removed] ]
Tuesday, September 2, 2025. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

 

ADA Overview: A Focus on Title I [ [link removed] ]
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. 12:00 -1:15 Central
Sponsor: Northeast ADA Center

 

 

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*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)

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