Description When it comes to trained service animals, Titles II and III of the ADA contain clearly defined rules. However, under Title I, any request related to employment—including a modification to a no-pets policy—must be addressed as a reasonable accommodation request. Accommodations can include allowing modified schedules, remote work, a service animal and, yes, even...
Description Join the U.S. Access Board and the National Park Service for a collaborative webinar on outdoor developed areas. This presentation will highlight provisions in the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards that pertain to making camping facilities, picnic facilities and viewing areas accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible design scenarios implemented by the National...
Description We are all working in a time where diminished budgets and increasing demands push us to find alternate solutions for resources. What if changing how we frame our parks and recreation systems' needs and requirements allows us to reach more of our community members and have a greater impact overall? This session will provide...
On May 1, 2024, the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. It clarifies and strengthens civil rights protections for people with disabilities, addresses discrimination in medical treatment, adds enforceable standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment, and...
Retro Report Films has a new video, "How Activists Fought for Rights for People With Disabilities, and Made Them the Law." This short video traces the history of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA), from demonstrations in the 1970s to the landmark 1990 law that reshaped access to schools, workplaces, and public spaces. It introduces leaders...
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) has a new resource: “Small Business Guide for Supporting Employees with Mental Health Conditions or Substance Use Disorder in the Workplace.” This guide covers seven ways small businesses can create healthier and more productive work environments that support employee mental health and well-being: Promote a healthy...
