Great Plains ADA Center
The ADA Report
November 2022

This Veterans Day, the Great Plains ADA Center extends a sincere "thank you" to all veterans for their service.
Resources for Disabled Veterans

Wounded Warrior and Caregiver Resource Guide -Dept. of Labor, January 2022

Veterans: Resources by Disability-Job Accommodation Network


Employment Resources for Veterans-Dept. of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy

-Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

Articles, Resources, Updates
Wheelchair users participating in a wheelchair demonstration.


Event hosted by the Mid-Atlantic and Great Plains ADA Centers looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.
Court Cases
Uber Settlement Agreement
On Monday, October 24, Uber notified over 65,000 individuals that they are eligible for a payment under its settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The settlement resolves a DOJ lawsuit filed against Uber alleging that Uber violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by charging wait time fees to riders who, because of disability, need more time to board an Uber car. The press release regarding the settlement agreement between the DOJ and Uber is available here.
If you are a Uber user with a disability, check your email and Uber app in the “Uber hub” section to check whether you have received a notification of eligibility for ride credits or, in some cases, money payments.
Under the agreement, Uber is also waiving wait time fees for all Uber riders who certify that they (or someone they frequently travel with) need more time to get in an Uber because of a disability. Your members can learn more about the waiver and wait time fee refunds at Uber’s Help Page.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Center for Endodontic Care, Inc. d/b/a Dental Specialty Clinic (DSC) have resolved a complaint that the clinic failed to provide interpretation services to a patient who is deaf, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. The clinic agrees to undertake a number of improvements to ensure appropriate interpreter services for clients who are deaf. The complainant in the case will be paid $45,000 in compensation for the discrimination she suffered.

According to the settlement agreement the complainant scheduled emergency dental treatment with the Dental Specialty Clinic (DSC) in June 2020. The complainant had been told by her routine dentist that due to pain she was suffering, she needed to have her wisdom teeth removed and possibly one other tooth, as well as a possible root canal. DSC told the patient it was likely there would not be a sign language interpreter available. The complainant understood that she would be contacted if no interpreter was available. However, the clinic did not contact her, and when she arrived for treatment, there was no interpreter. She was unaware that she agreed to the removal of seven teeth which caused her significant physical pain and emotional distress.

Upcoming Trainings and Conferences
Waterfront view of the San Diego skyline
Winter ADA Coordinator Conference
San Diego, January 10-11, 2023
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022------1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central
Sponsor: Great Lakes and Southwest ADA Centers
Save the Date!
National ADA Symposium
Kansas City, Missouri
May 21-24, 2023