ADA Title II Compliance: Take a Team Approach in Public Health, Healthcare, and Public Safety

This is the third post in a blog series about the updated Title II Rule in the Americans with Disabilities (ADA).

In the first post, we talked about what the Title II Rule change is, why it is important to our field, and we highlighted important compliance dates.

In the second post, we discussed how to get started. Specifically, we highlighted how to fight overwhelm and start by taking small action steps.

Today, we are talking about why it is important to take a team approach to Title II compliance and digital accessibility.

EducationalLeah RomanOctober 22, 2025Public health, Health education, NHEW, accessibilityComment

ADA Title II Compliance: Where to Start in Public Health, Healthcare, and Public Safety?

This is the second post in a blog series about the updated Title II Rule in the Americans with Disabilities (ADA).

In the first series post, we talked about what the Title II Rule change is, why it is important to our field, and we highlighted important compliance dates.

Today, we are talking about how to get started! We discuss fighting overwhelm and highlight some specific action steps to “start small” in our Title II planning.

EducationalLeah RomanOctober 21, 2025accessibility, Public health, NHEWComment

Updated Title II Rule for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Why It Matters for Public Health, Healthcare, and Public Safety Workforces

On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Title II of the ADA mandates that state and local governments ensure their services, programs, and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

This change is highly relevant to the settings where public health, healthcare, and public safety professionals work and the services we provide. This post gives an overview of Title II, why it matters for our workforces, and highlights important compliance dates.

EducationalLeah RomanOctober 20, 2025Public health, Instructional Design, NHEW, accessibilityComment

Accessibility Should Not Be an Afterthought: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences

This week, SOPHE kicked off another National Health Education Week (NHEW). The theme is Advancing Health, Equity and Civil Rights. Over the past year, I have made learning about designing accessible e-learning a professional development priority. Since accessibility is a key component to developing equitable and inclusive learning experiences, it felt like a great fit to write about it during NHEW.

EducationalLeah RomanOctober 17, 2023e-Learning, Online learning, accessibility, Instructional Design, Health education, NHEWComment