36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Webinar Series
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST; Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST; Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST
This free webinar series marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with weekly conversations on building a more inclusive and accessible Oregon for people with disabilities. The Oregon Disabilities Commission, Northwest ADA Center, and Disability Rights Oregon co-host the series, offering panel discussions on emergency management, ADA progress, and digital accessibility, with American Sign Language, Spanish interpretation, and live captioning provided at every session.
Building Inclusive and Accessible Emergency Management Systems
Panelists discuss communication barriers, transportation needs, and gaps in disaster services affecting people with disabilities, exploring what inclusive emergency management looks like and how communities can ensure equitable emergency support for everyone.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 14, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
ADA: How Far We’ve Come and What Comes Next
Two lawyers with disabilities examine how the ADA reshaped access to employment, education, transportation, and public life, and discuss the gap that remains between legal rights and lived experience, along with opportunities for the ADA’s continued evolution.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 21, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
Understanding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Ruling on Digital Accessibility
This session covers the DOJ’s latest ruling on digital accessibility for public agencies, including compliance timelines, WCAG-related resources, and enforcement trends, with a panel discussion on current efforts to implement digital accessibility practices in Oregon communities.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
Event Information & Accessibility
2026 ADA Celebration Events Page — https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/pages/ada-celebration.aspx · session topics, panelist bios, and past recordings
Accessibility Requests — email [email protected] to request American Sign Language, Spanish interpretation, or other language access support
About Oregon Disabilities Commission
The Oregon Disabilities Commission (ODC) is a 15-member, Governor-appointed commission housed within the Oregon Department of Human Services and established by state statute. A majority of its members are individuals with disabilities.
ODC’s mission is to secure economic, social, legal, and political justice for individuals with disabilities through systems change, advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, and the Legislative Assembly on disability-related issues.
The commission serves Oregonians with disabilities statewide, acting as a coordinating link between public and private organizations and working to advance equity, independence, and full community participation.
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