Webinar and Audio Conference Series Provided by the Access Board and the National Network of ADA Centers (DBTACs)

On July 26th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The new regulations update DOJ’s ADA Accessibility Standards which govern the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the ADA, including places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities. The new standards are based on revised minimum guidelines previously established by the Access Board. DOJ representatives will review the changes in the regulations, including effective dates for new construction and alterations, provisions for existing facilities, and other topics related to the implementation of the 2010 standards. Access Board staff will follow with an overview of the major changes in the scoping and technical provisions in the updated standards, highlighting 10 of the most common questions.

Note: Due to the large volume of registrants for this session, a live question and answer session is not possible.

Presenters will make every effort to address registrant questions submitted in advance through the webinar website. For more details or to sign up for this webinar, visit www.accessibilityonline.org.

ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY WEBINAR SERIES

Description: Video has become a common means of sharing information about everyday activities and events. Yet, this technology remains largely inaccessible to people with sensory impairments. While there are tools available to facilitate the creation of accessible video content the availability and use of these tools is not widely known and/or understood. This session will review the key features of an accessible video, steps to consider when planning and developing accessible video content and demonstrate how it can be utilized.

Speaker: Marsha Swanke, Web Developer Marsha S. Schwanke, Web Developer, CTRS, has eight years experience designing, programming, testing and managing content-rich, database-driven web applications that maximize accessibility and usability based on “best practices” research and established guidelines, such as the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508. She is currently responsible for the development, content management, and support of five webcourses and the web projects of the DBTAC: Southeast ADA Center – A Project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. Marsha has a Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Ohio University and a Masters Degree in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with over twenty years experience as a manager and practitioner working with children and adults with disabilities in hospital and community settings. Since 1995, she has authored and facilitated numerous trainings on disability awareness, web accessibility, and assistive technology.

For more information and to register:
Accessible Technology Webinar Page

New Location

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
Baltimore, Maryland

Stay current with government and regional practices and policies, hone your skills, and expand your network!

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DBTAC: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

ADA AUDIO CONFERENCE SERIES

Studies show that a large number of individuals within the prison system are people with disabilities. The literature discusses how the various systems serving incarcerated individuals have historically treated people with disabilities as second class citizens and ignored their rights to equal access whether it be access to medical care, the removal of physical barriers or provision of effective communication. This session will explore the strides that have been made and strategies implemented within the corrections community to address the rights of individuals with disabilities while retaining it's focus on imposing punishment.

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http://www.ada-audio.org

2010 LEGAL ISSUES WEBINAR SERIES: EMPLOYMENT AND THE ADA

The passage of the ADA Amendments Act sought to change the narrow interpretations by courts of the definition of disability. But what has been the real impact of the ADAAA? This session will analyze the initial case decisions interpreting the provisions of the ADAAA and its regulations, and identify any emerging trends.

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http://www.ada-audio.org

The Patrick & Margaret DeNaples Center The University of Scranton • Scranton, Pennsylvania

This year’s conference is focused on marking the twentieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA is considered landmark civil rights legislation.There will be multiple keynote speakers along with concurrent sessions before and after the luncheon, poster displays and vendor tables as well as a number of cultural demonstrations including artwork, music, poetry and an accessible model train layout.

Please contact Rebecca Dalgin at Click Here To Write Meor 570-941-7819.

Accessible routes are a key component of accessibility for people with disabilities. They ensure accessible circulation throughout sites and facilities and access to various elements and spaces. This session will review components of accessible routes in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, including walking surfaces, doors, ramps, curb ramps, elevators, and other means of vertical access.

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Accessibility Online

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

As North America’s only recurring conference exclusively focused on universal housing and neighborhoods, the conference goal is to bring about community integration and participation while enhancing the independence of all people at home and throughout their daily lives. Universal Design Summit 4 continues the tradition of providing exceptional content on universal design in housing, sustainable community design, and affordability to create living environments usable by all.

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The Access Board is developing design guidance and best practices on access to airports, a frequent source of complaints by travelers with disabilities. This session will review information collected to date on solutions to common access issues in airport terminals. This session will focus on areas of special concern such as accessible passenger loading zones, self-service ticketing kiosks, security checkpoints, boarding bridges and devices, signage, counters, communication systems, and service animal relief areas.

For more information: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/

Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center
Ellicott City, MD

RTB 2010 is designed to provide workforce development professionals with the knowledge, skills, and innovative approaches needed to best equip them to provide services to their job seeker and business customers in these tough economic times.

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Workforce Investment Network