The Rocky Mountain ADA Center (RMADAC) is a leading regional resource for information, technical assistance, training, and research related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Serving Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, RMADAC helps individuals, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations understand their rights and responsibilities under the ADA and translate those requirements into meaningful action.

Housed at the University of Northern Colorado and part of the nationally recognized ADA National Network, RMADAC combines decades of experience, specialized expertise, and innovative approaches to support understanding and implementation of the ADA throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

Our Vision: To bring the ADA to full implementation.

Our core services

The five core services offered by the Rocky Mountain ADA Center are:

1. Technical Assistance – Our experienced ADA Information Specialists provide accurate, practical guidance on ADA rights and responsibilities. Individuals can contact our toll-free information line weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time or submit questions through RockyMountainADA.org. From straightforward questions to complex implementation challenges, our team helps stakeholders navigate the ADA with confidence.
2. Training – RMADAC offers comprehensive ADA training ranging from introductory education to advanced, specialized instruction. Our programs include in-person workshops, live webinars, customized organizational training, and interactive, self-paced online courses. Training is tailored to meet the unique needs of employers, government agencies, businesses, service providers, and individuals with disabilities.
3. Materials – RMADAC develops and distributes practical resources that make complex ADA requirements easier to understand and implement. Our library includes fact sheets, guidance documents, pocket guides, toolkits, videos, and other educational materials. Many resources are available at no cost, while certain specialized materials may be available for a nominal fee.
4. Referrals – When constituents require services or expertise beyond our direct scope, RMADAC refers them with appropriate regional and national organizations, enforcement agencies, disability service providers, and subject matter experts.
5. Research – RMADAC conducts applied research examining barriers to ADA implementation and identifying strategies to improve accessibility and compliance. Our research is designed not only to advance understanding but also to inform practical solutions, training, and resources that benefit individuals and organizations.

Through our involvement in the ADA National Network, RMADAC also collaborates with ADA Centers across the country on research, training, technical assistance, and the development of nationally relevant resources.

Specialized extended xervices

Beyond our five core services, RMADAC provides customized consultation and support to help organizations address complex accessibility challenges and strengthen ADA implementation. Specialized services include:

• ADA policy and procedure reviews
• Program access assessments and audits
• Customized educational resources and training materials
• Survey development and stakeholder needs assessments
• ADA implementation guidance and organizational support

Rapid response research

One of RMADAC’s distinctive strengths is its Rapid Response Research program, which investigates timely, real-world questions about ADA rights, responsibilities, and implementation.

Working with legal scholars, disability scholars, and research partners, RMADAC examines complex or emerging ADA issues and produces focused reports that synthesize relevant research, legal developments, and practical considerations.

Previous Rapid Response Research reports include:

• Wearable devices in the workplace and the ADA
• The ADA and Riding or Driving with rideshare companies like Uber and LYFT
• Are colleges and universities required to have accessible vehicles to transport students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
• Reasonable accommodations for people with diabetes under Title I of the ADA

By connecting rigorous research with real-world questions, RMADAC helps stakeholders better understand emerging challenges and make informed decisions about ADA implementation.

Expanding ADA awareness through media partnerships

RMADAC recognizes the critical role media plays in educating the public about the ADA. The Center has cultivated relationships with television, radio, print, digital, and social media organizations to broaden awareness of the ADA and the resources available through the ADA National Network.

As a trusted source of ADA information, RMADAC provides expert commentary, educational resources, and timely insights on disability-related issues. These relationships help bring accurate information to audiences throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond, reaching individuals and organizations that might not otherwise seek ADA guidance.

Regional leadership and community engagement

RMADAC maintains a Regional ADA Advisory Group representing communities and constituents throughout its six-state service area.

Advisory Group members contribute professional expertise, lived experience, community connections, and regional perspectives to help ensure the Center’s programs and services remain effective, relevant, and responsive to emerging needs.

Through ongoing collaboration, advisory members identify accessibility challenges, recommend priorities, connect RMADAC with underserved communities, and help extend the Center’s reach throughout the region.