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Apple’s “I’m Not Remarkable” commercial won the 2026 Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial on September 5, 2026.

In December 2025, Apple released a musical short film featuring college students with disabilities using Apple’s built-in accessibility features as they navigate everyday campus life.

The central idea is that disabled students are not “remarkable” simply because they are disabled, but are ordinary people who happen to use accessibility tools to study, socialize, and navigate college life.

Watch the video: bit.ly/4z3ORCc

Next up today: Join me tonight at the INSILC Disability Town Hall at the Embassy Suites, Noblesville starting at 5:30pm Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council - INSILC

There's still time to register! We will also be offering ADACC credits for those who need it.

Participating in the 2026 Independence Indiana Conference, Presented by MHS at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville, Indiana .
Stop by our table and grab some information, swag and a snack!

We're excited to be a community exhibitor at the Disability Town Hall hosted by the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC)! Attendees will hear from FSSA leadership about the Medicaid Waiver Reset and have the chance to ask questions.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⌚ 5:30 to 7:30 PM ET
📍 Embassy Suites Noblesville, with a live stream available

ASL interpreters and CART services will be provided; additional accommodations can be requested.

👉Learn More and Register Free: https://insilc.org/greater-indianapolis-town-hall-september-29-2026/

Greater Indianapolis Town Hall – September 29, 2026 | Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council Disability Town Hall – Greater Indianapolis Click Here to Register for the Town Hall Event Overview Disability Town HallTuesday, September 29, 20265:30-7:30 PM ETIn-Person & Live StreamedEmbassy Suites Noblesville13700 Conference Ctr Dr S, Noblesville, IN 46060 Join INSILC for its third town hall ...

Congratulations Mandy!

It’s official! Mandy has been working hard to obtain her ADA Coordinator Certification and her certificate arrived this week from the Great Plains ADA Center at the University of Missouri. The knowledge she gained will help us in supporting our mission and collaborating with others in the community to ensure our region continues to become more inclusive.

Congratulations, Mandy!

Image description: Photo of Mandy holding her certificate in front of her and smiling.

2026 ADA-IN is hosting a one-day conference on Oct 27.
Join us for the "Advancing Disability, Access, & Compliance" event at the Indiana Government Center, South.
The cost is $75 per person.

Conference Information: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/assets.turnstone.org/uploads/Pages/Events/FINAL-ADA-IN-Fall-2026-Conference-Schedule-Speaker-Information.pdf?v=1788890876

Register here: https://turnstonecenter.wufoo.com/forms/z1a478ds12dj140

Wheelchair tennis takes center court at the 2026 US Open.

From September 8–12, 2026, the 2026 US Open Wheelchair Championships will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The Championships bring 48 of the world’s top wheelchair tennis athletes to New York across the men’s, women’s, and quad divisions, while 16 players will compete in the junior wheelchair divisions.

Wheelchair tennis is one of the most highly professionalized adapted sports in the world. It is an elite sport where athletes compete for Grand Slam titles through powerful shot-making, tactical precision, speed, and exceptional wheelchair skills.

We have curated a list of resources to help you learn more about the 2026 US Open Wheelchair Championships, as well as accessibility information if you plan to watch the matches at the stadium or from home. Link: Linktr.ee/USOpen2026.

Every last Sunday of the month, we highlight a topic as part of our Q&A of the Month. This month's question is:

What are the essential and marginal functions of a job?

Answer: Under Title I of the ADA, essential functions are core parts of a job that every person in that role must be able to do, regardless of their disability. A reasonable accommodation may be needed for an employee to perform the function, but employers are generally not required to eliminate or reassign an essential function as an accommodation. However, employers can be required to eliminate or reassign non-essential marginal functions as an accommodation, when reasonable. The employer can also swap marginal functions amongst employees as a form of reasonable accommodation if an employee with a disability is able to perform some marginal functions but not others.

Check full answer: bit.ly/august-qna