Ask About the ADA Podcast

This episode continues Peter Quinn's interview with Neeraj Sharma, CEO of Daisy Chain. Neeraj talks about his exploration of different employment practices around the world to support neurodivergent workers, particularly in manufacturing and in a brewery. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

At the National ADA Symposium, Peter Quinnof the Northeast ADA Center spoke with Neeraj Sharma; the CEO of Daisy Chain which is a UK based nonprofit. They discuss what Daisy Chain does as well as the high unemployment rate of people with autism in the UK.  Neeraj shares with Peter his interest in learning about the approach employers in the US take towards increasing employment opportunities and support for individuals with autism. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Peter Quinn of the Northeast ADA Center continues his interview with Ricky Burns II from Bozeman Montana. Ricky shares some of his experiences and advice for those looking to make a positive difference in the world. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

This is the first of a two part conversation between Peter Quinn of the Northeast ADA Center and Ricky Burns the II at the July National ADA Symposium. Ricky is an ADA cordinator in Bozeman Montana as well as working at a local center for independent living. Ricky shares some of his work in Bozeman and in the community. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Listen to Peter Quinn of the Northeast ADA Center have a conversation with ADA Coordinator, Cheryl Bloom, at the 2026 National ADA Symposium. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

Can a donkey qualify as a service animal? When did the ADA’s definition of service animal change? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski explains how the ADA defines service animals and answers these important questions. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski shares a segment featuring athletes and takes a closer look at this unique sport. Goalball is a Paralympic sport for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

What’s the difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal under the ADA? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski breaks down how each is defined, what they are trained to do, and why only service animals are granted public access rights. For a transcript of today’s episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.

In this episode, we answer three ADA questions:

What is the ADA doing to inform the public about the ADA itself?

Is there one website to find out about the ADA in the court system?

Are ADA violations typically resolved in civil or criminal court?

You can read the transcript here.

Can current employers refuse to hire you based on your current medication? Can ADA Centers make referrals to attorneys? In this edition of Ask About the ADA, Joe Zesski answers these important questions for many with disabilities. For a transcript of today's episode, please visit the Ask About the ADA podcast feed on BuzzSprout.