Air Travel for Wheelchair Users Air travel opens new destinations and opportunities to travelers of all abilities. Before taking a flight, wheelchair users should understand what the experience will entail and how to plan for some of the accessibility challenges. This webinar considers the air travel experience from booking to baggage claim, answering questions…
Webinar March 27 An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the Social Security Administration Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On March 27, tune in to a free webinar from the Social Security Administration to learn about the Social Security administration’s Ticket to…
Podcast April 3 On February 6, ADA Live will present “Opioid Addiction and the ADA”. Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse and addiction to opioids is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. Tune in to learn…
Webinar April 25 An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the ABLE National Resource Center On April 25, ABLE National Resource Center will present an informative webinar on using ABLE Accounts to support youth in the transition to independent living. ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save for their future…
Webinar: Disability Rights and Parenting with a Disability Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 2:00-3:00 pm EST Registration is free and required for participation. Register today! The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities‘ webinar will discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of parents with disabilities. Parents and prospective parents with disabilities…
An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University Many airlines, businesses, and other places of public accommodation are struggling with understanding what service animals are. On March 27, tune in to an informative webinar to learn about the rights and responsibilities of both…
Webinar Tomorrow, March 20th, 2019 “What is a Public Accommodation under the ADA?” Please Join the Southwest and Great Lakes ADA Centers for an ADA Legal series webinar on “What is a Public Accommodation Under the ADA,” on Wednesday, March 20th at 1:00 p.m. central. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on…
Free Smoke Alarm Installation from the Red Cross An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the American Red Cross Seven times a day, someone in the US dies in a home fire. You may have as little as two minutes to safely escape a burning home. Home fire deaths are preventable. A working…
President’s FY 2020 Budget Proposal Dismisses the Needs of Children with Exceptionalities President Trump’s FY 2020 budget proposal undermines once again public education and neglects children and youth with exceptionalities, slashing the U.S. Department of Education’s budget by approximately 12.5 percent or $8.8 billion. The proposed budget eliminates funding for the Javits Act, the only…
You are invited to the “WIOA, Career Pathways, & Pre-Employment Transition Services Webinar“ This pre-recorded webinar was developed in partnership with the WINTAC Pre-Employment Transition Services Team and the Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID) project in Virginia. This training provides a brief overview of career pathways and pre-employment transition services as outlined in…
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