National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

08/03/2026

Research from the NIDILRR-funded project Technologies to Support Aging Among People with Long-Term Disabilities (TechSAge) is featured in an article, Four types of technology that can help you remain independent as you age, in a recent issue of the Washington Post. https://loom.ly/KgK9OTQ (subscription req'd)

07/31/2026

RRTC on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) will host the next episode of the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch and Learn, 8/8/26 12 pm ET. https://loom.ly/WgwApJE The latest employment reports from the BLS plus research on disability employment

The July 2025 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) webinar with monthly rotating guest presenters. Featuring Andrew Houtenville (UNH), John O'Neill (Kessler Foundation), and Denise Rozell (AUCD).

07/30/2026

ADA Compliance Behind the Walls: Disability Access in Prison Educational Settings, 8/19, 2p ET. https://loom.ly/3m7grmo Presenters will address how the ADA and Sec 504 of the Rehab Act apply in prison educational settings and how to reduce barriers for incarcerated individuals with disabilities.

07/29/2026

Driving for Uber or Lift? What You Should Know About the ADA https://loom.ly/mnnXhJQ explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to rideshare drivers as providers who have responsibilities under the law. For drivers with disabilities, who are considered contractors rather than covered employees, the report suggests workarounds to address accommodation needs and highlights accessibility features of rideshare apps.

07/22/2026

El Mes del Aniversario de la ADA: ¡La ADA también se aplica aquí!

¡Este sábado se cumple el 36 aniversario de la firma de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés)!...

¡Este sábado se cumple el 36 aniversario de la firma de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés)! Aunque esta ley ha estado vigente en los EEUU durante más de 3 …

07/17/2026

Webinar: Community Chat: Encouraging Work and Volunteering for Living Well, 7/30, 2:30p ET. https://loom.ly/415ccAE Explore how advocates can support people with mental health conditions in finding meaningful work and volunteer opportunities. Presenters will share their knowledge on navigating volunteering as a steppingstone to employment, managing the emotional side of job searching, and finding opportunities after job loss, among other topics. Reg free & req'd

07/16/2026

new MSKTC factsheet, Emergency Preparedness Factsheet for People with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) https://loom.ly/-7BarLI steps people with SCI can take to prepare for and enhance their safety during an emergency, like creating essential kits, identifying emergency support networks and disability- and event-specific access needs, having a communication plan, and more.

07/13/2026

Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center webinar, Turning Points: The Disability Rights Movement, 7/16, 2p E. https://loom.ly/LtOBgaQ Presenters will revisit some of the pivotal events of the disability rights movement, the pioneers who led the way, and the power of community that keeps things moving forward. Registration is free and required.

07/10/2026

New guide, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and State Truancy Laws (PDF) https://loom.ly/-k-2UkM what laws may apply to attendance of a student with a disability, how does the ADA protect parents/caregivers from truancy enforcement penalties, reasonable modifications, and how do state truancy laws work with the ADA, among other related topics. Includes ready to use resources, information on when to get legal help, and key takeaways for parents and caregivers.

07/09/2026

Great Lakes ADA Regional Center webinar, Infrastructure Is People: How Libraries Are Redefining Digital Accessibility from the Inside Out, 7/16 2pm E. https://loom.ly/Ek33BBw Explore how a university library built a distributed accessibility ecosystem, treating training and capacity building as strategic decisions, and a framework for building sustainable accessibility infrastructure. CE recognition is available upon request. Registration is free and required.