DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center (Region IX)

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.

EEOC approves NPRM on ADAAA today

June 17, 2009, the EEOC moved one step closer to update its regulations implementing the employment provisions as outlined in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Read about EEOC approval of NPRM on ADAAA.

For further information read the Notice Concerning The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008.

National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit

National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit is now available

The DBTAC’s National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit is now available online at http://adaanniversary.org/index.html. We are very excited about this year’s Tool Kit and hope that that it can be a foundation for the 19th ADA Anniversary

Learn more about the National ADA Anniversary Tool Kit

Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) celebrates 50th Anniversary

California’s comprehensive civil rights law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) celebrates its 50th Anniversary throughout 2009. California’s FEHA is celebrated for transforming California into the Nation’s leader in state civil rights.

Learn more about the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

Accessible tech Web site

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

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 1030
Oakland, CA 94607

Technical Assistance RepresentativeTechnical 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!!!!

ADA Commemorative 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.

Video: How to Improve ROI: Employment Solutions for Small Business

A round table discussion among small businesses of their decision of hiring people with disabilities. Sponsored by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Visit the ODEP Web site

ADA Assistance

We guide communities towards a better understanding of compliance with current disability-related legislation, and present factual information on how the ADA impacts individual rights and responsibilities.

Visit Our ADA Assistance page for more information.

E-mail Us

If you have any questions or if you require any type of assistance, send us an email message.

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