The Great Lakes ADA Center puts on a free topical audio series; the full schedule is here, upcoming sessions are listed below.
All sessions are scheduled from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (90 minute sessions) Central Time Zone and will have a written transcript as well as a archived digital recordings.
Programs are available in three formats:
• Teleconference (for a fee)
• Streaming Audio via the Internet (free!)
• Real-time Captioning via the Internet (free!)
June 19, 2012: No Parking Here: Accessible parking requirements and enforcement
Speaker: Nancy Horton, Information Specialist Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
Did you know that the size of an access aisle and the number of accessible parking spaces required under the 2010 ADA Standards have changed? People with disabilities site the lack of accessible parking spaces or inadequate enforcement of who utilizes accessible parking spaces as one of their greatest frustrations. Business owners struggle with meeting their obligations and understanding the differences that often exist between local, state and federal law. Join this session as we explore the complex issues of location, type, size, number and how all of this is enforced.
July 17, 2012: ADA Anniversary Update: 22 Years Later
Speaker: Allison Nichol, US Department of Justice
Mark the 22nd anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.
August 21, 2012: Segways, Golf Cars, four-wheelers, Oh my!
Advances in technology have given rise to new power-driven devices that were not necessarily designed for people with disabilities, but are being used by some people with disabilities for mobility. The term "other power-driven mobility devices" appears in the revised ADA regulations and refers to any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines, whether or not they are designed primarily for use by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion. Examples include but are not limited to Segways® , golf carts and all-terrain vehicles. Covered entities must consider whether or not they can make "reasonable modifications" in their policy and procedure to allow individuals who use these devices to enter their premises. Join this session and learn the factors that go into determining whether or not it is "reasonable" and what is happening nationally to address this issue.
September 18, 2012» Don't forget to cast your vote! Accessibility of Polling Places
Speaker: Faith Gross, VOTE! Coordinator, The Legal Center for People
with Disabilities, Denver, CO.
2012 is a presidential election year and as we reflect back to 2008 we know that 14.7 million Americans with disabilities voted in the 2008 election. This is a significant increase over the 10.9 million Americans with disabilities who voted in the 2000 presidential election. Passage of the Help America Vote Act in 2002 increased the focus and attention on the barriers faced by people with disabilities attempting to exercise their civic responsibilities. However, many polling places remain inaccessible and individuals continue to report that they do not get the supports they need in the polling place to ensure that they can vote independently and confidentially. Join this session as we explore the obligations under the various laws and regulations and strategies for working with local election officials.
If you choose to Teleconference the session, there are charges, otherwise not for profits can attend FREE via Elluminate Live Platform.
CEUs/education credits/certificates are available for many of the sessions. A certificate of attendance is available upon request once actual attendance/participation is documented.
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