Virtual Symposium

May 4-6, 2026

Registration Opens

January 12, 2026

Phoenix ADA Symposium

July 19-22, 2026

Registration Opens

February 5, 2026

 

Besides showing how post-secondary students use assistive and adaptive technology to succeed, this musical video from APPLE also gives a matter-of-fact viewpoint of disability and how young people with disabilities are integrated seamlessly into all activities.

 

 

 

 

The National Center for Disability & Pregnancy recently published the Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan (APAP). The APAP is aimed at people with disabilities who are considering pregnancy or who are pregnant, their supporters and peers, and pregnancy-related healthcare professionals. The plan includes welcome videos and a guide for facilitators.

 

New resource from the National Stuttering Association designed for parents focused on bullying prevention for children with speech differences.

 

Learn how one woman uses iCanConnect , a national program with local contacts that provides free distance communication equipment and training for qualified people who have significant hearing and vision loss. 

 

If you live or work in the Great Plains Region (IA, KS, MO, NE), we would appreciate your taking a few moments to complete this survey to determine the types of information and services that best meet your needs.

 

The Job Accommodation Network's new resource helps employers navigate the accommodation process under the ADA and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

 

A new resource, from the Brain Injury Association of America and other groups, clarifies the difference between traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, explains how brain injury can be a chronic condition, and provides 12 practical considerations for communicating about brain injury in clear, respectful, and hopeful ways.

 

For many, the snow season is here. The Great Plains ADA Center developed a guide with quick tips for small business owners about snow removal and customers with disabilities

 

EEOC Sues Wrightway Read-Mix Concrete & Construction for Disability Discrimination (12-03-25) 

-Federal agency charges concrete companies with refusing applicants receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.

 

EEOC Sues ALM Freight and LMDmax for Disability Discrimination (11-21-25)

-Federal lawsuit says Amazon delivery company and employment agency refused to provide sign language interpreter to deaf applicant and revoked job offer. 

 

EEOC Sues Penney Opco for Disability Discrimination. (11-21-25)

-Federal lawsuit says department store chain refused to accommodate employee with breast cancer and then fired her.

 

Justice Dept. Opens Investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando for Disability Discrimination. (11-25-25)

-The Department opened this investigation after receiving complaints from members of the public with disabilities who allege that three of its parks violate the ADA by banning guest use of certain walkers, known as “rollator walkers.” Complainants allege that they cannot access the parks without their rollators and the only alternative the parks offer would require them to use mobility aids that are inappropriate for their individual disabilities and to incur additional charges, among other allegations.

 

 

Thursday, January 8th, 2026. 1:30-3:00 PM. Central

Sponsor: Great Lakes ADA Center

 

Tuesday, January 13th 2026. 12:00 -1:00 PM Central

Sponsor: Northeast ADA Center

 

Thursday, January 15th, 2026. 1:00-2:30 PM Central

Sponsor; Great Lakes ADA Center

 

February 2-4, 2026

This 3-day online virtual training offers multiple sessions covering topics related to all Titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A certificate for Web Content Accessibility will be offered. 

• Membership in the ACTCP is not required to attend the conference.

• Registration deadline is January 23rd, 2026.

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