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April 18, 2006 - Survey of Employer Resources Regarding the ADA
Are you confused about where to go for information about the ADA and employment? Does a Goggle Search for "ADA" leave your head spinning? How do you decide what is accurate and reliable information? Over the past 15 years a plethora of on-line and print resources have been made available to address the requirements of the ADA but it can be overwhelming to decipher what is good information. Join our speaker as she reviews the various on-line resources available and discusses the pro's and con's of using them.
Speaker: Andrea Haelin-Mott, Northeast ADA & IT Center, Cornell University
Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
CEU Credits: CRC, SHRM

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The series is a perfect for:

The program offers advanced information to an individual's existing foundation of basic ADA knowledge. The subject-specific sessions are presentations from experts with an opportunity for questions and answers. Supplemental materials are posted to the web for participants to review in preparation for each session.

Program Format

Each session is delivered via telephone conference call. Each session is also real-time captioned on the Great Lakes web site This link will open a new browser window. (www.adagreatlakes.org/).

Sessions begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and are 90 minutes long (2-3:30 pm).

Real-Time Streaming Text: Real-time streaming text of the audio conference is provided via the Internet for individuals who utilize captioning. You will be able to follow-along with the session as well as ask questions during the program if you choose. A transcript of the program can be saved to your hard drive immediately.

Credits

Architects and Interior Designers earn AIA HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) Learning Units to maintain your professional registration.

Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals earn Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Credits (CRCC).

SHRM credits are also available.

Program Schedule and Session Descriptions

4-Part Series – Employment and the ADA

  1. January 17, 2006 - Employer Case Studies: Best Practices of Employers
    What does a good reasonable accommodation policy look like? How does an employer know if their policies and procedures are effective? Join this session and learn about some of the best practices utilized by employers across the country and learn what works and what does not. Learn about resources available to employers to assist them in developing and implementing reasonable accommodation programs.
    Speakers: Representatives from the Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST

  2. February 21, 2006 - Hot Topics in Employment: Pre-employment Testing and Leave as an Accommodation
    There are many topics which are of interest to employers but the current trends in the courts and issues which have been raised through technical assistance calls indicate that "Leave as an accommodation" and "Pre-Employment Testing" are of particular interest to many. Recently courts are beginning to address this issue and employers are beginning to re-examine their testing practices. Join us for this session as we explore the issues around pre-employment testing and exactly what constitutes a permissible "test" and what the "gray" areas of testing are under the ADA. In addition, this session will explore "leave as an accommodation" and clarify how "leave" applies under the ADA for qualified employees. The interplay between FMLA and the ADA will be discussed.
    Speaker: Adele Rapport, Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
    CEU Credits: CRC, SHRM

  3. March 21, 2006 - Planning for Emergencies in the workplace: Inclusion of people with disabilities
    Recent events such as the hurricanes of 2005 have brought forth a renewed awareness of the value and importance of emergency planning. Ensuring that the needs of people with disabilities are included in this planning is essential to meeting the needs of today's diverse workforce. This session will explore the key issues and discuss resources that are available to assist employers and their employees as they address this critical workforce issue.
    Speakers: Representatives from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
    CEU Credits: CRC, SHRM

  4. April 18, 2006 - Survey of Employer Resources Regarding the ADA
    Are you confused about where to go for information about the ADA and employment? Does a Goggle Search for "ADA" leave your head spinning? How do you decide what is accurate and reliable information? Over the past 15 years a plethora of on-line and print resources have been made available to address the requirements of the ADA but it can be overwhelming to decipher what is good information. Join our speaker as she reviews the various on-line resources available and discusses the pro's and con's of using them.
    Speaker: Andrea Haelin-Mott, Northeast ADA & IT Center, Cornell University
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
    CEU Credits: CRC, SHRM

2-Part Series – The Built Environment

  1. May 16, 2006 - Creating Accessible Play Areas – State of the Science
    Significant progress has been made over the past 5-10 years related to designing and manufacturing playground equipment that can be utilized by "ALL" children. Incorporating accessibility into a playground can be confusing and the absence of an enforceable standard contributes to this dilemma for schools, park districts and day care providers. Key issues include surfaces and creating accessible play components when designing both large and small systems. Many manufacturers state that their systems are "accessible" but determining whether or not they actually meet the spirit of the law as well as the guidelines issued by the U.S. Access Board can be a challenge. This session will explore the state of the science as it is currently being practiced by recreation professionals and manufacturers.
    Speaker: To be Announced
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
    CEU Credits: AIA, CRC

  2. June 20, 2006 - Permanent Rooms and Spaces: Accessible Signage
    Creating and installing accessible signage is a key element to ensuring that a building or facility is accessible to all people with disabilities. The requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) can be confusing and this session will discuss the current ADAAG Scoping for signage as well as the most common errors and omissions.
    Speaker: Mark Derry, Eastlake, Derry and Associates
    Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
    CEU Credits: AIA, CRC

July 18, 2006 - ADA Update: 16 Years Later
Join us as we mark the 16th Anniversary of the ADA and celebrate the on-going efforts of the federal agencies to enforce the rights of individuals with disabilities. Both the EEOC and DOJ are actively engaged in enforcing the ADA through their efforts to educate as well as through settlement agreements and litigation. Join our Speakers as they provide an update regarding federal initiatives including technical assistance efforts and targeted enforcement activities (e.g. Project Civic Access, etc.).
Speakers: John Wodatch, Chief-Disability Rights Section, U.S. Department of Justice and Sharon Rennert, Attorney Advisor, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
CEU Credits: CRC

August 15, 2006 - Disability Statistics: What are the "real" numbers and how do you make sense of them?
Did you ever wonder about how the reported 70% unemployment rate among people with disabilities was determined or what it means? Join us for this session as we explore the realities of the various databases and how they measure the number of people with disabilities in a variety of categories (Employment, Income, etc.). Understand how these statistics are collected and reported by various entities such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Social Security Administration and other bodies that collect them. Learn how you can use the available databases as a tool to inform policy makers and others.
Speaker: Andrew Houtenville, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Demographics and Statistics, Cornell University
Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
CEU Credits: CRC

September 19, 2006 - Accessible Travel Options: By Land, By Air and By Sea
Access to hotels, air planes and cruise ships continue to be one of the biggest barriers for people with disabilities. This session will explore the requirements for accessibility as well as discuss resources available for identifying accessible travel options, whether it is a trip to Chicago or a oversees destination.
Speaker: To Be Announced
Time: 2:00-3:30PM EST
CEU Credits: CRC

Transcripts

Transcripts are available online. For previous session transcripts (both written and audio), and related resource materials go to the Session Archives This link will open a new browser window. (www.adagreatlakes.org/PnServices/AudioConferencing/Archives) at the Great Lakes Center's site.

Registration and Payment Information

You can register online through the ADA Audio-Conference web site This link will open a new browser window..

Contact Information

E-mail: adainfo@NewEnglandADA.org
Phone (New England only): 1-800-949-4232 (v/tty)
Phone: 617-695-1225 (v/tty)
Fax: 617-482-8099

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