Northwest ADA Center

06/01/2026

We’re sharing an upcoming webinar on tactile walking surface indicators and accessibility in the public right-of-way.

This session will cover requirements, research, and guidance on the use of tactile walking surface indicators for pedestrians with vision disabilities. These features can help provide important information about pedestrian routes, street crossings, and other areas in the built environment.

While this webinar is hosted through the ADA Audio Conference Series, it’s open to anyone, including folks in the Northwest region.
📅Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm PT

Learn more and register for free here: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111222

Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/29/2026

Did you know?

State and local governments with 50 or more employees are generally required to designate at least one employee to coordinate ADA compliance.

ADA Coordinators can help public entities respond to accommodation requests, address accessibility concerns, and make information about ADA rights and responsibilities easier for the public to find.

Learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-coord-role

Have questions about the ADA? Contact the Northwest ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or [email protected]

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law, protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination when they use or participate in state and local government services, programs, and activities. A government agency covered by Title II is known as a public en...

05/26/2026

Did you know?

Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to allow them perform their job or access equal employment opportunities.

An accommodation request does not need to use specific legal words. If an employee communicates that they need a change at work because of a disability or medical condition, that may be a request for reasonable accommodation.

The ADA generally expects employers and employees to engage in an interactive process to identify an effective accommodation.

Learn more about reasonable accommodations in employment: https://nwadacenter.org/factsheet/reasonable-accommodations-workplace

Have questions about how this applies in a specific situation? The Northwest ADA Center can help! Call 1-800-949-4232 or email [email protected]

NWADAC maintains a fully accessible website with an accessibility statement describing our commitment to accessible web content (specifically the WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – W3C developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative).

05/23/2026

The Northwest ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We serve Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington as part of the ADA National Network. Our team answers ADA questions from individuals with disabilities, employers, businesses, state and local governments, service providers, and community members.

The Northwest ADA Center does not enforce the ADA or provide legal advice, but we can help people understand their rights and responsibilities under the law and connect them with helpful resources.

Have questions about the ADA? Contact the Northwest ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or [email protected]

05/18/2026

If you’ve experienced physical barriers in a federal building, you can report it!

The U.S. Access Board processes complaints under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), a law that requires federal facilities to be physically accessible to people with disabilities.

Barriers may include inaccessible entrances, restrooms, parking, or paths of travel in places such as federal offices, federal courthouses, post offices, or other federal buildings.

Complaints can be submitted anonymously. You can learn more about how to file a complaint on the Access Board’s website: https://www.access-board.gov/enforcement/

Not sure whether something falls under the ADA or ABA? You can contact the Northwest ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or [email protected] with questions.

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information....

05/14/2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the compliance deadlines for its web accessibility rule for state and local governments (also referred to as public entities) under the ADA.

Public entities serving populations of 50,000 or more now have until April 26, 2027 to comply. Smaller public entities and special district governments have until April 26, 2028.

This rule addresses accessibility of web content and mobile apps, helping ensure people with disabilities can access online services, programs, and information.

Learn more: https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/

Have questions about the ADA? Contact the Northwest ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232 or [email protected]

The Department of Justice published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on July 20, 2023 explaining how we propose updating the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to add more specific requirements about web and mobile application accessibility. This fact sheet g...

05/11/2026

We’re sharing an upcoming webinar on accessible pedestrian signals (APS) and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

This session will cover requirements designed to improve access to street crossings for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision, including audible signals, push buttons, and other accessibility features.

While this webinar is hosted by the Great Lakes ADA Center, it’s open to anyone, including folks in the Northwest region.

📅Date: Thursday, May 14th
⏰Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm PT

Learn more and register for free here:https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111218

Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

05/07/2026

Planning a camping trip this summer in the Pacific Northwest?

Many state and federal parks offer accessible camping options, including features like accessible campsites, restrooms, cabins, and routes. Availability can vary by location, so it can be helpful to check accessibility details in advance.

A good place to start is the National Park Service accessibility page. It features a map that links to individual national park webpages, where you can find information about accessibility features and services at each location.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/plan-your-visit.htm

Have questions about accessibility under the ADA? The Northwest ADA Center can help provide general information. Call 1-800-949-4232 or email [email protected]

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05/04/2026

Did you know?

State and local governments with 50 or more employees are required to designate an ADA Coordinator.

ADA Coordinators help ensure that their organization is meeting ADA requirements. This can include coordinating accommodations, addressing accessibility concerns, and supporting compliance efforts.

Learn more about the role of an ADA Coordinator: https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-coord-role

Have questions about how the ADA applies in your organization? The Northwest ADA Center can help! Call 1-800-949-4232 or email [email protected]

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law, protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination when they use or participate in state and local government services, programs, and activities. A government agency covered by Title II is known as a public en...

04/30/2026

When can a business ask about a service animal?

Under the ADA, staff may ask only two questions if the need for the service animal is not obvious:

1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Staff are not allowed to ask about a person’s disability or request documentation for the service animal.

Learn more about service animals under the ADA: https://nwadacenter.org/factsheet/service-animals-frequently-asked-questions

Have questions about how the ADA applies to a specific situation? The Northwest ADA Center can help! Call 1-800-949-4232 or email [email protected]

NWADAC maintains a fully accessible website with an accessibility statement describing our commitment to accessible web content (specifically the WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – W3C developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative).