2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

October 29, 2026

Aberdeen Public Safety Building Community Room

 8:30am-10:00am

ADA Overview for Business

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents a historic milestone, as it is the first comprehensive civil rights law focused on people with disabilities. The goal of the ADA is to ensure that everyone has equal access to goods and services in their community. In this training, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the ADA, discuss how the ADA applies to businesses for customers and employees. Participants will learn a framework for compliance and practical steps your business can take to improve accessibility and ensure that all customers and employees feel welcome and valued. There will be time for question and answer at the end of the training.

10:30am-12:00pm

Service Animals and the ADA

Participants will learn applicable legal landscapes for service animals. This course defines service animals and the rights and responsibilities of service animal handlers under the ADA, as well as the differences between service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals. There will be time for question and answer at the end of the training.