In August, the Great Lakes ADA Center, along with other Regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network and other organizations, will host several free online trainings on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related topics. These sessions are free but may require registration.
If you have follow-up questions about any of the topics covered, make use of the free ADA help line: (800) 949-4232. In Indiana, your call will be directed to the Great Lakes ADA Center.
ADA Live! is a free monthly show broadcast nationally on the Internet hosted by the Southeast ADA Center.
From the Southeast ADA Center: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our work and daily lives. From remote classrooms and telehealth care, to online events with friends and coworkers around the world, virtual meetings have become a regular part of our daily routine.. However, the computer technology and Internet platforms we use for virtual meetings may be a barrier to full participation for people with disabilities. ADA Title I requires employers to make reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with disabilities. ADA Title II (State and local governments) and ADA Title III (businesses and nonprofit organizations that serve the public) require the provision of effective communication for people with disabilities. On the next episode of ADA Live!, discover the pros and cons of virtual meetings and best practices to host inclusive accessible virtual or online meetings.
Free and no registration is required, just "tune in" on the day and time of broadcast. To Listen: http://adalive.org
This is a free webinar offered through a collaboration of the U.S. Access Board, the Great Lakes ADA Center, and the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center: Enjoying a hike, a bike ride, a walk, a run, or a roll along a scenic route is a healthy way to spend time. This webinar will review the differences between accessible pedestrian trails and shared use paths. Presenters will review the technical and scoping requirements in the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards for newly constructed or altered pedestrian trails on federal sites, as well as proposed supplementary provisions for shared use paths. Presenters will also address some frequently asked questions and common sources of confusion concerning accessible pedestrian trails and shared use paths.
Registration is closed but the livestream will be available on the day of session: Go to page to access livestream: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ao/session/?id=110937
This is a free webinar offered through the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor to provide technical assistance on workplace accommodations.
From Job Accommodation Network: Are you wondering about what’s new in the world of assistive technology (AT)? Are you curious about trends related to accommodating with equipment and technology? Do you simply have a love of gadgets? Join JAN Lead Consultant Teresa Goddard and Senior Consultant Matthew McCord for an introduction to new and improved products and a discussion of how to apply them as workplace accommodations. Using real JAN case examples, we will discuss new accommodation approaches to a variety of accommodation challenges with a focus on new sensory technologies.
Free but registration is required. To Register: https://askjan.org/events/index.cfm?calview=eventdetails&dtid=216DC187-D58E-D901-08E0728B17CDFC80
This is a free webinar offered through the Emergency Management and Preparedness - Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series, hosted by the Pacific ADA Center and the ADA National Network.
From the Pacific ADA Center: Are you "planning for or planning with" the whole community? Ensuring inclusion is a daunting task with many variables to consider that impact all of your agency's core capabilities. Do you have inclusion assigned as a secondary responsibility for a member of your team? Should you be thinking bigger, dedicating a full-time position that focuses on ensuring equity and equality is considered in all phases of emergency management? Colorado is one state that has taken the latter route and they have a blueprint that can help you achieve a similar outcome in your state.
Free webinar but registration is required. To Register: http://adapresentations.org/scheduleEM.php
The ADA Audio Conference series is coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center on behalf of the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center: The U.S. Access Board, in conjunction with other federal agencies earlier this year, completed a four-part series on the inclusive design of autonomous vehicles (AVs) for persons with disabilities. Join us as representatives from the Access Board provide an overview and summary of these sessions. In addition, this session will look at the next steps in ensuring AVs are accessible to and useable by persons with disabilities including persons with mobility, sensory and cognitive disabilities. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions following the speaker's presentation.
Free but registration is required. To register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110940
From the Great Lakes ADA Center: Looking for some options to learn more about the ADA on-line? Are you seeking opportunities to learn at your own pace? Do you have a busy schedule and want to be able to take courses that fit your schedule? Join this session to explore the various webinars and on-line courses offered through the ADA National Network. This session will review the various educational programs that are available through the ADA National Network covering topics including but not limited to disability rights, employment, healthcare, facility access, emergency management, technology and emerging issues/current events. Explore how you can earn credits for your professional credentialing/licensing requirements. Join us as we explore your options and demonstrate where to find out about all of the sessions/programs and how to get registered.
Free but registration is required. To register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110954
Each month, the ADA National Network will host a "Twitter Chat" on a topic related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA).
You can follow along on Twitter (www.twitter.com) by putting the hashtag #ADANetworkChat into the search bar, or by going directly to the Twitter account of the ADA National Network.
You do not need a Twitter account to follow the chat but if you wish to participate by asking a question or making a comment, you will need to have a Twitter account.
Find out more: https://adata.org/event/twitter-chat-post-secondary-education-and-ada
This is a free webinar offered through the Northeast ADA Center, one of the 10 Regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network that provides training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From the Northeast ADA Center: With school starting back up and students returning to campus, there are a lot of questions raised about how or when to accommodate different disability related needs. This webinar will explore technical assistance provided by the Northeast ADA to students and postsecondary schools about accommodating different needs beyond the more familiar forms of accommodation. We will examine food allergies, service and emotional support animals, online learning, and more. This session is an introductory exploration of thinking through how the ADA applies in the college or university setting.
Free but registration is required. To Register: https://register.yangtaninstitute.org/register/index.cfm?event=8440
This is a free webinar offered through the Healthcare and the ADA-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series, hosted by the Pacific ADA Center.
Excerpt from the Pacific ADA Center: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion and the exercise of conscience. This seminar will focus on what HHS OCR does to enforce those laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in health care program activities and services.
Free webinar but registration is required. To Register: http://adapresentations.org/healthcare/schedule.php
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