The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV).
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV). Learn more about us.
Resource Networks
We support a number of Resource Networks to distribute materials and deliver training programs throughout the region.
Outside of the Mid-Atlantic area?
Please visit our ADA National Network (ADANN) to locate your regional center. The ADANN includes ten regional centers located throughout the United States.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ADA’s Effective Communication Requirements in Health Care Settings
June 6, 2023
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Virginia will host this informational meeting for the public, including health care providers.
Read more about the ADA’s effective communication requirements, find related publications and resources, and link to registration in the USAO’s press release.
ADA Mini-Con: Employment Basics for People with Disabilities and Those Who Support Them
July 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern
This virtual conference is for people with disabilities, employment consultants, vocational rehabilitation counselors, disability advocates, and other service providers.
The conference will feature an overview of the ADA’s employment provisions, in-depth sessions on disclosure, reasonable accommodations, and current and emerging issues in disability employment.
NEWS
FEATURED RESOURCES
Video Series: Interacting with Law Enforcement and Other First Responders
This video series from the Arc of Northern Virginia offers practical tips for people with disabilities, police officers, and other first responders. Check out our Criminal Justice playlist on YouTube to find videos on Talking with Police, Traffic Stops, Calling 911, and Comfort Kits. The Arc of Northern Virginia also has a great resource library on disability and criminal justice.
Tip Sheet: Hosting Accessible Virtual Meetings, Events, and Conferences
Check out our tip sheet, and visit our Accessible Meetings, Events, and Conferences Guide for more great information on planning and conducting meetings, virtual or in-person.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center continues to operate during the current public health emergency. Find more information and resources on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for individuals with disabilities and older adults, health care providers, educators, employers, businesses, and others.