Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

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The goal of this group is to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of accessibility in DEIA initiatives in all types of settings, whether in the workplace, classroom, or the community. Environments that value DEIA and provide the necessary support and access for individuals with hearing loss or who are Deaf benefit everyone. 

Creating accessible environments, developing inclusive, equitable communication strategies, and understanding legal requirements and best practices for accommodations are some important DEIA areas that need addressing. These and other related topics can be explored in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility group. 

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Group Content

Recorded Events/Videos

US Digital Accessibility Laws and Resources: Follow-Up Q&A

This session from the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series follows up on the July webinar “US Digital Accessibility: Laws, Resources, and Real-World Insights.” Attendees in July sent in more questions than the presenters had time to answer, so the same presenters came back for a session focused on those questions. The questions covered Section 508 and the ADA Title II rule on web and mobile…

Event

Scaling Digital Accessibility through ServiceNow: From Requests to Results

Presenters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will explain how the agency uses the ServiceNow platform to manage its digital accessibility work. That work includes document remediation requests, Section 508 training, testing information and communication technology (ICT) applications, and IT reasonable accommodation requests. The webinar session will cover ticket management…

Webpages/Websites

NAD Position Statement on Accessible Emergency Management for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

The National Association of the Deaf's (NAD) position statement on making emergency management accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people. Their website outlines best practices for accessible alerting, communication during emergencies, and preparedness training, and notes the federal laws that require emergency services to be accessible. It is a useful reference for individuals as well as…

Government documents

Ready.gov Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities

The federal government's emergency-preparedness resource for people with disabilities, maintained through Ready.gov. It covers building a personal preparedness plan, receiving accessible emergency alerts, and maintaining communication access during an emergency, with guidance relevant to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more here .

Recorded Events/Videos

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking, Pushing Beyond Minimum Requirements to Meet Today's Demand

The ADA National Network, in cooperation with the U.S. Access Board, hosted a webinar on accessible parking as part of its Accessibility Online webinar series. The recording and presentation materials are available in the series archive. The session covered the minimum design requirements for accessible parking and potential solutions to better meet current demand. Presenters proposed improvements…