Lunch & Learns
Ready for a deeper dive into special topics related to the ADA? Our Lunch & Learns are for you. If you're interested in a topic that you don't see, email us to make a suggestion!
Sessions are offered at no charge for ADACC members, and $10 for non-members. All times listed are Eastern.
ACCESSIBLE VOTING
Wednesday, September 23 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Join us to learn about accessible voting and the critical role municipalities play in ensuring that all residents can fully participate in the democratic process. This session will provide an overview of the rights of people with disabilities to vote and the legal and operational responsibilities of local governments and election officials. Designed for municipal staff, service coordinators, and community partners, this session will equip participants with actionable insights to promote equity, compliance, and civic participation in their communities.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Thursday, October 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Join us to gain a practical understanding of your responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to service animals in public spaces, programs, and services. Learn how to distinguish between service animals, assistance (emotional support) animals, and pets, and how these distinctions apply in municipal settings. Participants will leave with clear, actionable guidance to support residents and visitors with disabilities and promote welcoming, inclusive municipal environments.
Past Topics
Here are a few topics that we've covered in past Lunch & Learn sessions. See one you'd like us to run again? Send an email to let us know!
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Job Accommodation Network
As the leading source of guidance on workplace accommodations and the ADA, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) helps employers recognize the valuable contributions that qualified workers with disabilities add to the workforce. Job accommodations are typically low in cost, positively impact the workplace in many ways, and play a vital role in increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Join us for this presentation which will introduce JAN services and resources and explain how JAN can be a partner in exploring accommodation solutions.
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Accessible Technologies
Assistive Technology (AT) isn’t just wheelchairs and screen readers. It also includes devices, software, remote monitoring, and everyday technology like smart home devices and wearables, that empower people of all ages and abilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of life. Every person on the planet will either need assistive technology for themselves or know someone who does. The goal of the State of Connecticut's Department of Aging and Disability Services CT Tech Act Project is to build AT awareness so people know about it before they need it, and no one goes without it.
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Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) protects our right to live in a home without discrimination based on disability, race, color, religion, or other protected characteristics. Join us to learn all about it!
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ADA vs. Fair Housing Act
Confused about the difference between The Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act? In this session, we'll dive deep to sort out this sometimes complicated topic.
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Accessible Documents
Join us to learn all about best practices for creating accessible documents – proper formatting, descriptive text, and much more.