Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center This session will present a broad overview of Title I of the ADA, the employment provisions. The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an additional fifteen minutes of Q&A time. One hour of CRC credit available. Registration link https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/register
Description Join us for an informative journey as we explore the world of accessibility laws! We’ll travel across the globe to discover how different countries are promoting ICT accessibility through legislation. Our itinerary includes stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe, where we'll highlight Section 508, ADA Title II Web Accessibility, the Accessible Canada...
Description Join the Southwest and Great Lakes ADA Centers for a legal update on Associational Discrimination in the education and employment environments. First, we will review the ADA and Section 504 standards relating to establishing a general claim of associational discrimination. Second, we will be focusing on associational discrimination against parents of children with disabilities...
Description This ADA Audio webinar explores the intersection of sexuality, disability, and the law. Participants will gain insights into the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual education, the myths and stigmas that persist, and the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through case studies, cultural perspectives, and practical strategies, the...
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to change its regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 503 regulations require that businesses with federal contractors use voluntary surveys to track their progress in hiring and employing people with disabilities. The regulations also include a goal for contractors — businesses with federal...
Developed by the Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and the Office of Disability Employment Policy, the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit is a resource focused on increasing employment rates and participation in apprenticeship programs by veterans with disabilities. It offers tips and strategies to help improve workplace supports and accommodations. The toolkit has helpful information for...
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) reached a settlement with the Lemoore Union Elementary School District in Kings County to deal with complaints that a district employee faced disability discrimination in the workplace. The district will pay a little over $90,000 to the employee, and the state will monitor to make sure future disability complaints...
