Event
Virtual National ADA Symposium
The National ADA Symposium is an annual conference dedicated to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. It provides expert-led sessions on ADA regulations, implementation strategies, and best practices, covering topics such as employment, accessible design, government policies, business, technology, and recreation. Speakers include representatives from federal agencies like the…
Discussion
Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
Discussion
Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
Discussion
Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…
Discussion
Senator Casey Discusses Efforts to Ensure Federal Tech Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In a statement submitted Wednesday to the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey outlined his efforts to ensure that the federal government’s technology is accessible for people with disabilities. Existing law requires federal websites, apps, electronic documents, and other technology to be accessible for, and usable by, people with disabilities. However,…
Government documents
U.S. Access Board Invites Public Comments as Part of Developing Artificial Intelligence Equity, Access & Inclusion for All
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Throughout the month of August, the U.S. Access Board held a series of public hearings on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on people with disabilities. On August 8, two hearings (in the morning and afternoon) were held to hear from members of the disability community. Additionally, a panel of speakers delivered remarks on the risks, benefits, and potential of artificial intelligence with…
Recorded Events/Videos
Transportation: Access for All
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a video highlighting the federal infrastructure package and how it will improve access to public transportation and air travel for people with disabilities. The video includes captions and American Sign Language interpretation, and features, among others, Matt Scott, a five-time Paralympian and gold medalist; Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, a two-time…
Recorded Events/Videos
Transportation: Access for All
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a video highlighting the federal infrastructure package and how it will improve access to public transportation and air travel for people with disabilities. The video includes captions and American Sign Language interpretation, and features, among others, Matt Scott, a five-time Paralympian and gold medalist; Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, a two-time…
Government documents
#DidYouKnow: Enforcing the Americans With Disabilities Act Fact Sheet
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is divided into five sections, which are known as titles. These five titles describe the rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of governments, businesses, and organizations covered by the law. What happens when someone believes the law was violated? Several federal agencies enforce the ADA. The agency responsible for responding to a…
Event
Open FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) provides a means for stakeholders with interests in accessibility issues to exchange ideas, facilitates the participation of consumers with disabilities in proceedings before the Commission, and assists the Commission in educating the greater disability community and covered entities on disability-related matters.…
