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Do you want a greater understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? That’s what we’re here for! Even if you're already familiar with the ADA, reviewing never hurts. Get an overview of the ADA by visiting our website here: https://adata.org/factsheet/ADA-overview

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🚨 New Blog Alert: Don't Ignore the Warning Signs 🚨

Men often put their health on the back burner, but recognizing the early warning signs of diabetes can make all the difference.

Check out yesterday's blog on our website, "Don't Ignore the Warning Signs," by Dianna Morrow, Certified Diabetes Educator from Encompass Health. She highlights common symptoms of diabetes, the importance of early detection, and steps men can take to protect their health...for themselves, and for their loved ones.

Knowledge is power—and taking action today can help prevent serious complications tomorrow.

📖 Read the blog here: https://diabetesyork.org/blog/
and learn how to recognize the signs, take charge of your health, and how to gain support in your life and your wellness journey.

💙 Your health matters. Don't ignore the warning signs.

There is a Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Webinar for Turning Points: The Disability Rights Movement on July 16th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST.

This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law, he said we celebrated “another ‘independence day,’ … long overdue” for people with disabilities.

This session will focus on some of the pivotal events of the disability rights movement, recognize some of the pioneers who led the way, and acknowledge the power of community that keeps us moving forward on the journey from isolation to inclusion of people with disabilities.

Learn more and register at the following link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/39vvccc

Today marks the beginning of DeafBlind Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness, celebrate the achievements of people who are deafblind, and advocate for greater accessibility, inclusion, and understanding.

Did you know? PEAL participates in the DeafBlind Circle of Expertise with Parent Training and Information Centers across the country to better support students with deafblindness and their families. PEAL also has representation on the Pennsylvania DeafBlind Advisory Committee and a parent of a child with deafblindness on staff, bringing lived experience to our work.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will turn 36 on July 26, 2026! To help you or your organization celebrate the ADA Anniversary, the Great Lakes ADA Center is offering the ADA 36th Anniversary poster for free.

We have a limited quantity of 18 x 24-inch posters available. You can order up to five posters by completing an online form.

Need more than five posters? Call our office at 1-800-949-4232 to request additional copies. You can also download a PDF version of the poster to share digitally or print on your own.

At this time, free printed posters are prioritized for individuals or organizations with mailing addresses in the Great Lakes region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).

Link to the online form and poster: bit.ly/posterADA.

Happy 36th Anniversary to the ADA!

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