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ADA webinars

These ADA webinars are free and open to the public. Check out recordings of some of our past webinars.

Upcoming webinars

Jul 16 2024

Engaging Kids About Disability Through Animated Cartoons

10:00am - 11:00am

Description: Presenters: Peter Quinn, Multimedia Editor Yang Tan Institute, Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center The Northeast ADA Center has been producing and testing a unique animated school cartoon series intended for elementary-aged children that is designed to educate the next generation about disability inclusion. The videos, along with a companion curriculum, is intended...

Jul 16 2024

ADA 34th Anniversary Update

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description Mark the 34th Anniversary of the ADA by joining this session as representatives from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provide an update on their litigation, technical assistance, and enforcement efforts. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own...

Jul 17 2024

Recent ADA Developments in the Criminal Legal System

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description People with disabilities often interface with the criminal legal system. This legal webinar will discuss how ADA issues have played out when people with disabilities are incarcerated and subsequently return to society. The presenter will utilize recent court decisions and settlements to explore critical issues like access to treatment, physical accessibility, effective communication, program...

Jul 18 2024

Assistive Listening Systems: Where We Are Today and What’s On The Horizon (Part 2)

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description When an elevator is installed, no one asks why the elevator is needed or how to use it. In comparison, when an assistive listening system (ALS) is installed, almost everyone will say “Huh?” In this session, you’ll learn that even when people wear hearing aids, they still need assistive listening systems to hear clearly...

Jul 24 2024

Demystifying Disability Inclusion: Celebrating the ADA’s 34th Anniversary

9:00am - 10:30am

About this event July 26, 2024, marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since its enactment, the civil rights law has shaped the development of and conversations around disability rights. Join Disability:IN Chicagoland, in collaboration with its affiliate partners Disability:IN DC Metro; Disability:IN Minnesota; Disability:IN Wisconsin; and the Center for Disability Inclusion, for a celebration of...

Jul 24 2024

ADA Anniversary: History of the Disability Rights Movement

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Description:  Join us for an upcoming webinar exploring the history of discrimination and how the ADA changed the lives of people with disabilities. This session will highlight key aspects in the disability rights movement and legislation that led to greater access and inclusion. Learning Objectives: Learn about key moments in the history of the Disability...

Jul 25 2024

Role of the ADA Coordinator in Post-Secondary Education

7:00am - 8:00am

Description:  The presentation will provide an overview and resources of role and resources for Coordinators of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in post-secondary education. Presenter: William Myhill Director of Disability Access, Adjunct Professor Syracuse University, Office of Diversity and Inclusions 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2024: This is the seventh of ten webinars on the fourth Thursday...

Jul 30 2024

Beyond Section 508 Digital Accessibility Requirements: An Overview of Web Accessibility Requirements from WCAG 2.1 and 2.2

10:00am - 11:30am

Description WCAG 2.0 Level AA became the web accessibility requirement under Section 508 in March of 2017. WCAG 2.1 became a finalized standard in June of 2018 and WCAG 2.2 became a finalized standard in in October 2023. The Europe Union has been using WCAG 2.1 for five years. In April 2023, DOJ published a...

Aug 1 2024

Access to Medical Care Facilities, Exam Rooms, and Long-Term Care Facilities

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description Access to health facilities and equipment is a basic need. Whether it is a routine visit to the dentist, a problem appointment with the primary care physician or assistance with activities of daily living in a long-term care facility. Accessible medical facilities and equipment allow everyone, including people with disabilities, to actively participate in...

Aug 8 2024

New Accessibility Self-Assessment for Arts and Culture Organizations

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description Open Door Arts has developed a comprehensive electronic accessibility self-assessment tool for arts and culture organizations. The tool has been developed in partnership with experts in the fields of arts and culture, disability, and the ADA and uniquely focuses on the needs of arts and culture organizations while centering the voices and perspectives of...

Sep 24 2024

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Employment Rights

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for the third of four FREE virtual lunch and learn webinars. This webinar will cover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights in employment. Learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability! Register now

Sep 25 2024

The Intersection of the ADA and FMLA; Which Applies and When

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description: Presenters: Patti Bennett Riddle, Medical Leaves Administration at Cornell University Division of Human Resources, Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two laws which afford the right for employees with disabilities to take leave when necessary due to their...

Dec 3 2024

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Effective Communication

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join us for the fourth FREE virtual lunch and learn webinar. This session will cover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights in to effective communication. Learn about the ADA and your civil rights as a person with a disability! Register now

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