Ask About the ADA Podcast

Can a donkey qualify as a service animal? When did the ADA’s definition of service animal change? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski explains how the ADA defines service animals and answers these important questions. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski shares a segment featuring athletes and takes a closer look at this unique sport. Goalball is a Paralympic sport for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

What’s the difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal under the ADA? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski breaks down how each is defined, what they are trained to do, and why only service animals are granted public access rights. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this episode, we answer three ADA questions: What is the ADA doing to inform the public about the ADA itself? Is there one website to find out about the ADA in the court system? Are ADA violations typically resolved in civil or criminal court? You can read the transcript here .

Can current employers refuse to hire you based on your current medication? Can ADA Centers make referrals to attorneys? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski answers these important questions for many with disabilities. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Planning on riding a traveling carnival ride or staying in that cozy bed and breakfast with the family dog? Joe Zesski answers questions related to disability and accessibility regarding these two questions in this edition of Ask About the ADA. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski discusses disability laws, acquiring accommodations, and tips for acquiring said accommodations for students on college campuses. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

This episode of Ask About the ADA sees Joe Zesski go in-depth about accommodations college students acquire on campus, from what they are specifically to if the student and administration disagree about accommodations and how to proceed. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

What are the disability education laws that apply to students in the K-12 education system, and how do they impact pupils in the classroom and beyond? Joe Zesski answers this and more in this edition of Ask About the ADA! For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Can you request ADA funding for your organization or appeal to an ADA agency in the event of discrimination? Joe Zesski responds to these questions and more in this week's Ask About the ADA episode! For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

When agreements are made over accommodations, are they permanent? This week’s Ask About the ADA episode sees Joe Zesski answer whether accommodations last forever or must be continuously discussed and altered. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Do swimming pool lifts have to be at every pool in a place like a resort? Joe Zesski answers the question in this week’s Ask About the ADA episode on whether all pools need lifts or only one must be nearby to service all of them. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Can a service dog be barred from entry to a beach? In this episode of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski answers whether a service animal can join their owner to enjoy the waves and sand in the summer sun. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this episode of Ask About the ADA, Christopher Sweet of the Northeast ADA joins Joe Zesski in talking about a service animal resource created by the Northeast ADA center, Service Animals in Public Spaces. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout. This resource is for businesses and individuals who use service animals so that each kn...

The territory affiliates of the Northeast ADA join Joe Zesski to discuss barriers to transportation for people with disabilities in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. They also discuss accessible recreation in each territory and local work to create more access. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

People with disabilities can face unique challenges in preparing for natural disasters. In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski speaks with the Northeast ADA's affiliates from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. They discuss the experience of people with disabilities in weathering natural disasters in the territories and lessons learned during hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVI...

Residents with disabilities in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands face barriers to fully participating in the education system. In this edition of the podcast taken from a Northeast ADA webinar, Joe Zesski is joined by Mildred Gomez, Archie Jennings, and Nellyber Correa to discuss what challenges exist as well as the state of educational access in the territories for people with disabilities. F...

Have you ever wondered how accessibility, employment protections, or other ADA issues play out in US territories like the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico? People with disabilities in US territories are still protected by the ADA, but they often face unique issues, like limited  transportation options or the lack of Social Security Disability Insurance coverage. In this edition of Ask About the A...

Can an employer ask an employee for medical documentation multiple times to 'recertify' a disability? What is an employer's obligation if they suspect that an employee needs reasonable accommodations? This edition of Ask About the ADA is all about when an employer can ask for documentation about a disability, and what to do when an employee does not disclose a disability. For a tran...

How should employees with multiple disabilities disclose to their employers— do you have to tell your employer about everything? Are employers required to make accommodations for non-essential job tasks? This edition of Ask About the ADA covers accommodations questions for when multiple disabilities are present and impact tasks on the job. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the...

Have you ever wondered what makes a beach or park accessible? Public recreation spaces must be accessible under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but it can be difficult to figure out exactly what the requirements are. This edition of Ask About the ADA features a panel with experts from the Northeast ADA and our Puerto Rico affiliate MAVI about how recreational spaces can p...

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to an organization if they have an office in the US? Are there international certifications for products that are ADA-compliant? Determining when and where the ADA applies can be difficult, so this edition of Ask About the ADA is all about the law's jurisdiction. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast...

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act cover people with disabilities of all ages? How does the ADA protect people recovering from drug addiction? Does the ADA protect ongoing drug use? This edition of Ask About the ADA features the last segment of the Northeast ADA's "What's the Question?" webinar and covers questions about age and the ADA, as well as protections for people...

What should you do to make a meeting accessible? What kind of assistive technologies are available on mobile phones? Accessible technology changes just as quickly as other areas of innovations in tech, and this edition of Ask About the ADA is about the ways you can ensure everyone has access to online communications. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podc...

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act grant housing protections, such as accessible residential parking, to renters with disabilities? What about public beaches, do they need to be accessible? Determining physical accessibility requirements under the ADA can be tricky, but this edition of Ask About the ADA examines two places where equal access may be required. For a transcript of today's...