DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center (Region IX)
Welcome. The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center (Pacific DBTAC) is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.
2009 National ADA Symposium: Revitalizing the ADA
June 8th - 10th, 2009
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Kansas City, MO
Save the Date The theme of the 2009 Symposium is Revitalizing the ADA. The passage of the ADA Amendments Act reaffirmed the American commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive society for people with disabilities and their families. In response, the 2009 National ADA Symposium will be expanded to include several new features.
Visit the National ADA Symposium and Expo Web site for details
Accessible Technology for All:
The purpose of AccessibleTech.org is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through the promotion of technology that is accessible to all.
Technology makes access to jobs, goods, and services possible for people with disabilities - easier for all.
Visit AccessibleTech.org today at www.AccessibleTech.org
In the News
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Now Law
On January 1, 2009 the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA) went into effect. The ADAAA was supported by more than 220 national organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Employers, disability organizations, veterans’ groups, church organizations, and the National Association of Manufacturers. The bill passed the House on a vote of 402 to 17, and unanimously passed the Senate. On September 25, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the ADAAA into law.
Read the Press Release (HTML) | Read the Press Release (PDF)
Distance Learning Series
The Distance Learning Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessible Information Technology and other related topics.
To register or for more information, visit our Distance Learning page.
Contact Us
555 12th Street, Suite 1030Oakland, CA 94607
Technical
Assistance:
Voice & TTY Toll-Free:
1-800-949-4232
Voice & TTY Local: (510)
285-5600
Fax: (510) 285-5614
E-mail the Pacific ADA Center
Free ADA HAT!!!!
The Pacific ADA Center is seeking feedback about your satisfaction with our web site Please go to our Web site Survey Page, Fill out the survey and enter your contact information. We will randomly select individuals to receive professionally designed commemorative hats that celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ADA. Winners will be chosen each week while supplies last. Take the survey and secure your piece of ADA history.
