Registration is open for the Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA conference, October 9 - 10 in Sacramento.

Registration is open for the ADA Lunch & Learn: Employment Rights, September 24.

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ADA outreach and barriers to services for Spanish-speaking communities

Sep 17 2024

Sponsored by: Region 5: Great Lakes ADA Center Description The Hispanic and Latino population is one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S. Within this diverse population, many communities have continued to face large barriers to their ADA rights as well as disability-related resources, information, and support services. Some barriers include limited access to...

Creating a Business Accessibility Plan – Revisiting Readily Achievable Barrier Removal in Existing Facilities and Web Accessibility Obligations under the ADA

Sep 18 2024

Sponsored by: Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center Description Removing architectural and communication barriers is an ongoing responsibility for businesses and non-profit entities under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law neither exempts nor "grandfathers" any public accommodation from compliance. Consequently, we have seen an unprecedented number of Title III...

Locked Out: Barriers to Accessible Technology Inside Prison Education Programs

Sep 19 2024

Sponsored by: Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center Description Accessible technology can be a powerful tool in providing independence to persons with disabilities. However, for many individuals with disabilities in the correctional system, there are additional barriers to obtaining these critical tools, particularly when it comes to higher education programs in prison. This session...

Enhancing Accessibility Through Customer Experience

Sep 24 2024

Sponsored by: Region 5, Great Lakes ADA Center Description How does Customer Experience (CX) improve accessibility? How can agencies effectively support the needs of their customers? Nicshan Floyd, Deputy Director for Customer Experience at DHS and his team will discuss the importance of building human-centric products and services through customer experience best practices and accessibility...

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Employment Rights

Sep 24 2024

Sponsored by: Region 9 - Pacific ADA Center 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

Building Your Customer Base by Improving Access for People with Disabilities!

Sep 25 2024

Sponsored by: Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Description: Attract and keep a more diverse customer base by improving accessibility to and within your physical space. A welcoming storefront is important for attracting and keeping customers. This webinar will explore the importance of making your storefront welcoming for customers with disabilities, too. Participants will learn...

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

Sep 25 2024

Sponsored by: Region 2 - Northeast ADA Center 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...

Polling Place Accessibility and the ADA

Sep 26 2024

Sponsored by: Southeast ADA Center Description: The presentation will provide an overview and resources of polling place access for people with disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Registration link and more information: https://bit.ly/4th-thursday-ada-talks-2024  

Making your website more accessible for customers with disabilities

Oct 2 2024

Sponsored by: Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Description: Attract and retain more customers by improving access within your digital space. Website accessibility is no longer an option but a legal and ethical imperative. This session will delve into the importance of making websites inclusive for people with disabilities. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding...

Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA Conference

Oct 9 2024

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

Hosted by: Region 9 - Pacific ADA Center The Pacific ADA Center is pleased to invite you to our in-person Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) update conference, Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA! Join us in October at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center to hear from experts on a wide range of topics....

Ask an ADA professional questions RE: Other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMD)

Oct 9 2024

Sponsored by: Region 6: Southwest ADA Center Description: People with mobility disabilities are entitled to use their wheelchairs, mobility aids (walkers, canes, etc.) as well as other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMD) in places where the public is allowed to go. People with disabilities can use a wide range of devices from ebikes to Segways and...

Bringing People to Golf – Creating Accessible and Inclusive Environments

Oct 10 2024

Sponsored by: Region 5, Great Lakes ADA Center Description Join Dave Barton, PGA Executive Director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, and Jan Bel Jan, Alliance Board Member and Past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) as they share educational resources, best practices, and networking opportunities the Alliance delivers connecting...

Mid-Atlantic ADA Conference

Oct 15 2024

Sponsored by: Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Description: Save the Date! October 15 – 17, 2024 Hotel Du Pont Wilmington, DE Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details coming soon! Questions? Contact: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center 1-800-949-4232 V/TTY in DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or 301-217-0124 or email ADAtraining@transcen.org(link sends e-mail) General Accommodations:...

ADA in the courtroom: Cases that are defining the law

Oct 24 2024

Sponsored by: Region 4 - Southeast ADA Center, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) Description: The presentation will highlight court cases and court decisions relevant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the impact on the civil rights protections of people with disabilities. Registration link and more information: https://adata.org/event/ada-courtroom-cases-are-defining-law-0  

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Effective Communication

Dec 3 2024

Sponsored by: Region 9 - Pacific ADA Center 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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