Twitter Chat: Accessibility and the ADA

Mark your calendars! Join the ADA National Network and regional ADA Centers for a 1-hour Twitter Chat on Accessibility and the ADA.

What is a Twitter Chat?
Great question! Our Twitter Chats are hour-long question and answer sessions held on Twitter. You can tune in for all or some of the chat. We have everything from specific trivia to open-ended questions and polls. These chats are a great opportunity to connect with other individuals, organizations, and groups in the disability community and get information about common ADA questions. Each chat will highlight a different topic related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. To learn more about Twitter Chats, watch this brief tutorial video: Twitter Chat Basics [3:24 min., CC]. Learn more about How to Participate in Twitter Chats with this ASL video from HEARD.

Do I need a Twitter account to follow along?
You can keep up with the questions and answers on Twitter without making an account. Simply check out our profile @ADANational or search #ADANetworkChat and sort by latest.

Can I participate if I don't have access to Twitter?
Following each Twitter Chat, we share a Twitter Moment which captures the highlights. This allows those who aren't active on Twitter to get the resources from the event without having to follow along live.

How do I add to the discussion?
To tweet you must have a Twitter account. You can tweet your questions and answers about accessibility and the ADA with the hashtag #ADANetworkChat. You can sign up for a free Twitter account, but it isn't required to follow along with this event.

Prepare for the chat in advance by reviewing our questions below!

1. What does accessibility mean to you?
2. What is digital accessibility?
3. What are some easy things people can do to make digital content (web, social media, videos, etc.) more accessible?
4. What is assistive technology?
5. What are some of your favorite accessibility tips? Do you have favorite apps, devices, or solutions?
6. What are some examples of accessible design that you have seen or used?
7. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that public and private entities take steps to communicate effectively with people with disabilities. What are some examples of effective communication?
8. What are some common physical barriers to accessibility?
9. What are the accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act for “public entities” such as state and local government agencies?
10. Are there specific guidelines or standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to physical access, architecture, and design?
11. Do privately owned businesses (privately owned, leased, or operated facilities like hotels, restaurants, health clubs, etc.) have accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
12. What do you hope to see for the future of accessibility?