DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center (Region IX)
Welcome. The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center (Pacific DBTAC) is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.
Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Available
The Pacific Update Newsletter. The Pacific Update newsletter provides the latest important information pertaining to State and Federal issues and regional news affecting the disabled community. The Pacific Update Newsletter is just one of many materials that the DBTAC: Pacific ADA Center provides to all States and areas in the Pacific Region (Federal Region IX).
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In the News
Landmark Settlement sets Standard for Website Accessibility
August 27, 2008: In a groundbreaking lawsuit settlement with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Target has committed to become an industry leader in website accessibility. This agreement sets an example for retail and other websites everywhere. People who use screen readers, whether due to vision impairments or other disabilities, will now have access to Target's website and therefore Target will increase its customer base, as a result of this settlement.
Read the Press Release. (MS Word) | Read More about the case.
Distance Learning Series
The Distance Learning Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessible Information Technology and other related topics.
To register or for more information, visit our Distance Learning page.
Contact Us
555 12th Street, Suite 1030Oakland, CA 94607
Technical
Assistance:
Voice & TTY Toll-Free:
1-800-949-4232
Voice & TTY Local: (510)
285-5600
Fax: (510) 285-5614
E-mail the Pacific ADA Center
Free ADA HAT!!!!
The Pacific ADA Center is seeking feedback about your satisfaction with our website. Please go to our Web site Survey Page, Fill out the survey and enter your contact information. We will randomly select individuals to receive professionally designed commemorative hats that celebrate the 15th anniversary of the ADA. Winners will be chosen each week while supplies last. Take the survey and secure your piece of ADA history.
