28/03/2026
After 35 years, Robin Jones is retiring as the director of the Great Lakes ADA Center. Robin has been a champion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which has impacted disability rights, access, and inclusion in the disability community.
Under her leadership, the Great Lakes ADA Center has answered more than 45,000 technical assistance calls, trained more than 250,000 people on the ADA, and educated more than 170,000 individuals through webinars (Data based on available records over the past 25 years). This work has helped people, organizations, and communities understand their rights and responsibilities under the law.
Robin has also consulted with organizations and communities internationally on disability rights, accessibility, and employment accommodations. Providing expertise at conferences in Brunei Darussalam, Ecuador, Peru, and Singapore to share ADA lessons to global audiences. bit.ly/4dcKxJo.
She proudly served as the Accessibility Advisor for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), helping make it the most accessible in history by advising the DNC Committee and key venues to ensure facilities, transportation, and materials meet and exceeded accessibility standards. bit.ly/3Py0i3O.
The Great Lakes ADA Center celebrates Robin's work and will continue her legacy to lead initiatives and programs that provide accurate ADA information and education, serving people with disabilities, family members, advocates, organizations, and many others working toward accessibility and inclusion.
Thank you, Robin! Wishing you the best as you move on to great adventures!
