July 14: Register now for our Lunch & Learn Webinar on Effective Communication

September 21 - 25: Now accepting registrations for the September 2026 CASp Exam Preparation Course
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Pacific ADA Center

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Do you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act? Our technical assistant specialists are here to help, Monday to Friday.

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We also offer trainings, webinars, and online courses.

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Events (Times listed are Pacific Time)

Overview of Accessible Parking

Jul 7 2026

Session host Northeast ADA Center Description Join the Northeast ADA Center as we bring back a popular topic - accessible parking! We will review the ADA Standards for Design that apply to accessible parking spaces and also discuss some of the common questions we receive about accessible parking on our technical assistance line. Presenter: Jennifer...

Ask an ADA Professional RE: Emergency Management and Preparedness

Jul 9 2026

Session Host Great Lakes ADA Center and Pacific ADA Center Description Emergencies can strike without notice. Whether you are a person with a disability or emergency management personnel, planning is critical to an effective emergency response and better outcomes. Join us for this live Q&A event with ADA professionals from the ADA National Network as...

US Digital Accessibility: Laws, Resources, and Real‑World Insights

Jul 14 2026

Description Join speakers from federal and state government agencies for a webinar on digital accessibility in the United States. This session will provide a review of U.S. accessibility laws, share helpful resources, and dive into implementation—covering lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for the future. Registrants will be able to submit questions in advance during...

Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Effective Communication

Jul 14 2026

Presenters Pat Swartz, Lead Technical Assistance Specialist Savannah Bradley, Community Outreach and Programs Manager Description Join the Pacific ADA Center for our second 2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar of the year - Effective Communication under the ADA: A Deeper Dive! Explore what the requirements are for effective communication under the ADA and learn specific information...

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News

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DOJ opinion on the community integration requirement

Posted on June 30, 2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has an integration mandate that prohibits the unnecessary segregation of people with disabilities. It requires that government services offered in institutions must also be provided in the community. In its Olmstead v. LC decision, the U.S. Supreme Court found that unnecessary institutionalization can be a form of discrimination. As...
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Special education and civil rights oversight moved out of the Education Department

Posted on June 30, 2026

The administration announced it will transfer the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ will take on civil rights enforcement in education, while HHS will...
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HUD’s new policy on Emotional Support Animals in housing: Questions & Answers

Posted on June 16, 2026

The Great Plains ADA Center has a new resource, HUD’s New Policy on Emotional Support Animals in Housing: Questions & Answers.  It discusses the May 22, 2026, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforcement guidance, which changes how HUD will handle housing complaints involving Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). HUD has significantly changed how...

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