Author: Blake Roberts

Introduction My blog post this week discusses a subject which I wrote about previously. I suggest reading my blog post about service animals written in 2020. On January 12, 2022, the Great Lakes ADA Center Hosted a webinar entitled "Ask an ADA Professional Questions RE: Service Animals". The link above provides the archived recording and… Continue reading Webinar: Service Animal Questions-and-Answers

Introduction This week, I will be summarizing another webinar offered by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). I wrote about Jan previously on my blog. Two examples: my summary of JAN's November 2021 webinar about accommodating people with mental health and cognitive disabilities. And an article I wrote in 2019 discussing disability disclosure on the job.… Continue reading Webinar: Workplace Accommodation Challenges

Introduction Happy New Year everyone! This week, I summarize a webinar which occurred on December 9, 2021. I listened to the archive on January 5, 2022. It was moderated by the ADA Great Lakes Center. The topic was "Inclusive Exhibition Design". The webinar archive link above includes inclusive museum design resources, as well as the… Continue reading Webinar: Inclusive Museums

Introduction This blog post completes my assistive technology-themed webinar summaries for 2021. On December 14, 2021, I attended another webinar hosted by the Great Lakes ADA Center. The topic was “Accessible Technology on Smartphones & Tablets for users that are Blind and Low Vision”. The link above provides the presentation materials and event recording. The… Continue reading Webinar: Mobile Apps Which Assist People with Visual Limitations

Introduction This is another blog post on the theme of assistive technology. On December 9, 2021, I attended a webinar hosted by 3PlayMedia. It is my understanding that the organization helps provide closed-captioning services. The topic was "2021 Digital Accessibility Legal Update with Lainey Feingold". Here is a link to webinar recording and transcript. I… Continue reading Webinar: 2021 Accessibility Legal Update

Introduction My blog this week is a follow-up to my previous one. My blog post last week focused on a webinar about creating accessible documents. I also referenced a webinar about the same subject from “RAISE Center | Resources for Access, Independence, Self-Advocacy and Employment”. On December 2, 2021, I attended an informal workshop on… Continue reading Workshop: Accessibility Question-and-Answer

Introduction As long-time readers of my blog may be aware, assistive technology for people with disabilities is a frequent topic on my blog. This week, I summarize another webinar about assistive technology. On November 23, 2021, the Great Lakes ADA Center Moderated a webinar: "Creating Accessible Digital Documents". The webinar recording and presentation materials are… Continue reading Webinar: Tips for Creating Accessible Documents

Introduction This week, I focus on a webinar about invisible disabilities. On November 18, 2021, I attended a webinar from the Job Accommodation Network. The topic was "Return to Work After COVID-19 – Focus on Mental Health and Cognitive Limitations". Slides are available at the webinar link above. In this article, I will summarize what… Continue reading Webinar: Job Accommodation Network Focus on Cognitive Limitations and Mental Health

Introduction COVID continues to affect lives. On November 9, 2021, I attended a disability-focused webinar about coronavirus vaccine access for people with disabilities. It was presented by Pacific ADA Center. The topic was "Has the COVID19 Vaccine Effort Worked for People with Disabilities?". Presentation materials can be accessed at the webinar link above. In this… Continue reading Webinar: COVID Vaccines and People with Disabilities

Introduction Long-time readers of my blog may know that I share webinar summaries in an effort to educate other people. This week, I summarize a webinar about disability rights.  On November 8, 2021, I attended a webinar hosted by the Center for Disabilities Studies, University of Delaware. The topic was "Lunchtime Learning: Disability Rights are… Continue reading Webinar: Disability Rights, State and Federal Perspectives