Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Panel: Our Past, Our Future and Our Reality

Join our panel to discuss their experiences with Pre and Post ADA accommodations, as well as their perspectives on a variety of issues we all face. Speakers: Kelly Hickok, Community Services Manager, Resources for Independent Living, Shannon Straughn, Independent Living Advocate, Independence Empowerment Center Gary Talley Amy Scherer, Senior Staff Attorney for Vocational Rehabilitation, National Disability Rights Network To turn captions on or off: Click on the “CC” on the bottom right of the player (to turn on Captions, click “CC,” to turn off captions, click “CC” again). Originally broadcast on November 13, 2025, as part of dLCV's disAbility Rights and Resources Summit: Here. Proud.Empowered. Learn more or support our work: https://www.dlcv.org/give Follow dLCV: Website: https://www.dlcv.org Facebook:   / disabilitylawva   Instagram:   / disabilitylawva   LinkedIn:   / disabilitylawva   Twitter/X:   / disabilitylawva   About dLCV: The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is the state’s Protection & Advocacy agency. We work to protect and advance the rights of Virginians with disabilities through advocacy, legal support, and systemic change. Advocates are on-duty Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Call 1-800-552-3962 (toll-free) or 804-225-2042 to request assistance.