What is a Disability?

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Location: 

Virtual

Description: 

Presenters: Chris Sweet, Technical Assistant and Outreach Specialist Northeast ADA Center, Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center

Understanding what disability means under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be tricky. People often have their own preconceptions of what disability means or may assume a definition for disability from laws other than the ADA. This webinar explores the definition of disability under the ADA, its interpretation, and where it applies under the law. It also discusses how the ADA’s definition of disability is often different from definitions used by service providers, federal programs, and advocates.

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

Other Accommodations: 

Other accommodations available on request.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 2 - Northeast ADA Center

Audience: 

Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Media, Medical Professional, Policy Expert, Service Provider

Topic: 

General ADA Information, Disability Awareness/Education

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00