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Make Halloween fun and accessible for everyone! 🎃

A few simple adjustments can make trick-or-treating more inclusive for kids of all abilities. Our checklist has 5 easy ways to welcome every trick-or-treater.

#AccessibleHalloween #MidAtlanticADACenter
Graphic titled “Accessibility Check: Halloween Edition” with the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo. Five tips for accessible trick-or-treating: keep walkways clear, offer candy at sidewalk level, provide non-food treats, limit sensory distractions such as flashing lights and loud noises, and welcome children who communicate, move, or participate differently. Halloween-themed illustrations accompany each tip.
October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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TransCen is offering a free webinar focused on practical strategies and tools that support positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Making Work Actually Work: Tools to Support Positive Employment Outcomes
October 29 | 1–2 PM ET 
Register: transcen.org

#NDEAM #MidAtlanticADACenter
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October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The Power of One Group: How Disability Activism Transformed the Nation’s Oldest Transit System,  explore how disability activists and advocates challenged barriers to public transportation through a landmark class action.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rawgnh5

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Webinar: Power of One Group — how disability activism transformed the oldest transit system. Oct 28, 2026, 2–3:30 PM ET
October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Need an adjustment at work because of a disability but aren't sure where to begin?

You don't have to navigate workplace accessibility questions alone.
The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center offers free, confidential information and guidance.

https://www.adainfo.org/

 #NDEAM #MidAtlanticADACenter
Graphic titled “Need a Workplace Accommodation? Here is where to start.” An illustration shows a woman using a wheelchair seated at a desk with a laptop. Four steps are outlined. The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo and ADAinfo.org appear at the bottom.
October 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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3 ADA FAQs for Employers
Understanding your responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of creating an accessible workplace.

https://www.adainfo.org/ada-information/employers/

#ADA #NDEAM #EmployerResources #ReasonableAccommodations #MidAtlanticADACenter
Graphic featuring the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo and the first question in an employer FAQ series: “Do I need to provide accommodations during job interviews?” The answer reads: “Yes. Reasonable accommodations help ensure applicants with disabilities have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications.” An illustration shows a woman using a wheelchair speaking with a male interviewer seated behind a laptop at a desk. Graphic featuring the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo and the second question in an employer FAQ series: “Can I ask job applicants if they have a disability?” The answer reads: “Generally, no. The ADA prohibits disability-related questions and medical examinations before a job offer.” An illustration shows a job application beside a question mark crossed out by a red prohibition symbol. Graphic featuring the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo and the third question in an employer FAQ series: “What if an employee requests an accommodation after being hired?” The answer reads: “Employers must consider reasonable accommodation requests, even if the employee did not disclose a disability during the hiring process.” An illustration shows a male employee speaking with a female employer across a desk with a laptop. Graphic featuring the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center logo and the closing slide of an employer FAQ series. The headline reads “Have more questions?” Text states: “Understanding your responsibilities helps create a more accessible workplace.” Below, it reads: “Explore the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center’s Employer FAQs for additional guidance.” A red button with a yellow arrow reads “learn more: adainfo.org.”
October 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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💙 These moments from the ADA National Network Annual Symposium capture what Ann Deschamps brings to this work every day - unwavering enthusiasm, deep expertise, and a genuine ability to engage and connect with others.

#ADASymposium  #ADA  #Leadership #MidAtlanticADACenter
August 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Pennsylvania is expanding accessibility across its state parks and forests. 🌿

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-makes-state-parks-and-forests-more-access

#Accessibility #AccessibleOutdoors #ADA #Inclusion #PennsylvaniaStateParks #MidAtlanticADACenter
Graphic with the headline: “Pennsylvania is Expanding Accessibility Across its State Parks.” The background shows a close-up of an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) board with illustrated communication symbols and English/Spanish labels. A hand points to the button labeled “I’m having fun / Me divierto.” A red banner at the bottom reads: “ADA NEWS.”
August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Welcome to the team, Ben Kaufman! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Ben Kaufman, LMSW, our new Special Projects Director at the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center.

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A teal and blue graphic reads “Welcome to the Team” on the left. Below, a yellow label says “Ben Kaufman, LMSW.” On the right is a headshot of a smiling man wearing glasses and a blue sweater over a collared shirt. The TransCen logo appears in the bottom left corner.
January 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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¿Desea planificar para #Reducir la #BrechaDigital para #PersonasConDiscapacidades? Nuestros amigos de @midatlanticadacenter están organizando un webinar sobre este tema. Obtenga más información aquí: https://loom.ly/ZoPcYUg en inglés #NIDILRR #NewsAndNotes
Luces en la Tierra vistas desde el espacio.
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center was proud to participate in the Black Business Expo!

Our team was there to share information about accessibility, ADA requirements, and resources available.

#Accessibility #ADA #SmallBusiness #BlackBusinessExpo  #MidAtlanticADACenter
Mid-Atlantic ADA's representative, Thomasina smiling woman beside Mid-Atlantic ADA Center booth at a busy community resource expo Welcome sign for Black Business Expo 2026 next to black, brown and gold balloon column in event lobby. Montgomery County Black Collective registration table with three volunteers—two seated smiling and one standing on a phone.
June 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Understanding and Supporting ADHD in the Workplace: From Awareness to Action

June 25, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET

Register today and take the next step from awareness to action! https://loom.ly/FDDEGZc

#ADHDAtWork #Neurodiversity #ADA #WorkplaceAccessibility #TransCen #MidAtlanticADACenter
Promotional graphic for a free virtual event titled “Understanding and Supporting ADHD in the Workplace: From Awareness to Action,” scheduled for June 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. Logos for TransCen and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center are displayed at the top. The background includes colorful sticky notes with simple outline drawings of people. The website ADAinfo.org is listed at the bottom.
June 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM