Southwest ADA Center

10/09/2026

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families, but experts warn that without careful planning, they could compromise access to disability benefits.

10/09/2026

Celebrate value, talent and inclusion with the Southwest ADA Center this October!
Visit our exhibits at Houston’s White Cane Safety Day events on October 10 and 15. Then join our FREE two-part NDEAM webinar series, “Celebrating Value & Talent: Let’s Talk Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace,” October 22 and 29, noon–1 p.m. Central.
See the flyer for event details. Register for the webinars: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OrvFwVKjQm-x7Mq99tGuTA

10/09/2026

Reminder- Stop by & see us This Saturday 10/10 from 9 am to noon!!!

Bringing unity to our community

10/09/2026

The "profound autism" label has gained traction in recent years as a way to describe individuals on the more severe end of the spectrum, but now there is an effort to clarify exactly who qualifies.

10/08/2026

Disability "Tid-Bit"
We are calling this a “Disability Tid-bit” because it will be small “bits” of information to provide practical tips for supporting children, including those who are suspected of or diagnosed with a disability.

Check back here for our Disability Tid-Bit each month.

Contact us to learn more:
[email protected]

10/08/2026

Some of our most frequently asked questions are about service animals, so we created a Service and Support Animals in the Workplace section in our Employment Resource Hub! Get the answers to your questions here: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/service-and-support-animals-workplace

10/08/2026

There are many important observances recognized this October, including National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Our Center will continue to share information and resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout October to help you learn more about the law and how it connects with different aspects of disabled people’s lives.

Connect with us to get answers to your ADA questions. Link: Linktr.ee/GLAC5

10/05/2026

AAC users and other disabled people could face serious consequences as the FCC rethinks funding for schools' and libraries' telecommunications and information services. Comment on screen time limits, restrictions on devices, and more by Tuesday, 10/13: https://lnk.to/e-rate.

[Image: A disabled girl types on her tablet while sitting on a couch with her mother who happily looks at the screen.]