Inclusion Confusion: What Is the SELF-ID Form and Why Is It Important (5-21-20)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Access this webinar free of charge. An estimated 34.2 million US citizens have a disability, yet only 26% of people with a disability are known to be in the workforce. These statistics could change due to movements for inclusion and technology advancements. However, stigma persists regarding […]
Essential AND Functional: The Importance of Essential Job Functions for Disability Law Compliance and Inclusion (4-7-20)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Are essential job functions a key part of your organization’s job descriptions? Having effectively written job descriptions before hiring an employee helps with recruitment, performance management, compensation, FMLA and workers compensation issues, reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities, and possible litigation. Plus, if your organization is […]
The ADA in Jails and Prisons: A Guide to Accommodating Inmates and Visitors with Disabilities (1-16-20)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center More than 750,000 people with disabilities are incarcerated in the U.S. These inmates are more likely to serve harder time with less access to positive programming and services if the facility does not fully comply with the ADA and implement best practices. Visitors also face hindrances […]
Building Community Between Law Enforcement and People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (12-12-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Across news media are stories of police departments mishandling interactions with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Learn how one City, in conjunction with community partners, was able to develop viable training tools, policies, and ultimately relationships over the course of two years. This webinar will present […]
Community-Based Recreation: Designing Programs for School-Aged Children with Disabilities (10-15-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. Every child can be successful in recreation and parks given the right opportunities. What is your parks and recreation agency currently doing to plan for the success of children with disabilities? Join us as we discuss the Continuum of Therapeutic Recreation diagram and the basics of designing […]
Reflections on the ADA: Past, Present and Future (7-30-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center **Special Session in Celebration of the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act** 2020 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation impacted the lives of millions of people with disabilities in the United States through […]
Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 4: Ensuring Access on Public Right of Way Projects (6-11-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S. Access Board, will present a four-part webinar series designed to improve the understanding of why and how to provide accessible pedestrian facilities in the […]
Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 3: Curbside Access (5-28-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S. Access Board, will present a four-part webinar series designed to improve the understanding of why and how to provide accessible pedestrian facilities in the […]
Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 2: Safe and Accessible Intersections (5-14-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S. Access Board, will present a four-part webinar series designed to improve the understanding of why and how to provide accessible pedestrian facilities in the […]
Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 1: Obligations and Sidewalk Basics (4-30-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S. Access Board, will present a four-part webinar series designed to improve the understanding of why and how to provide accessible pedestrian facilities […]
Legal Requirements for Website Accessibility: Lessons from Case Law (3-26-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Join us for the third of a 3 part series, ADA Lessons from Case Law, where we will examine recent court cases as they pertain to different areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When do the websites of public accommodations (businesses that are generally open […]
Effective Communication in the Criminal Justice System: Lessons from Case Law (1-24-19)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center This is the second of a 3 part series, ADA Lessons from Case Law, where we examine recent court cases as they pertain to different areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A cornerstone of the ADA is the requirement that covered entities provide effective […]