ADA Audio Conference Distance Learning Series
ADA Distance Learning Series: 2010 Sessions
The Distance Learning Series provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessible Information Technology and other related topics. This program is
designed as a springboard to enhance an individual's existing knowledge base or
facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under
the ADA.
The program is available in three formats:
- Teleconference
- Streaming audio via the Internet
- Real-time captioned on the Internet
All sessions are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific time zone (90 minute sessions). You can learn more at www.ada-audio.org
Scheduled Sessions
October 20th, 2009 » ADA Amendments Act Proposed Rules - Q&A with EEOC
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 went into effect on January 1, 2009. The EEOC published a notice of proposed rulemaking for the ADA Amendments Act on September 23, 2009. There is a 60 day comment period during which the public can submit comments regarding the proposed regulations for consideration before a final regulation is implemented. Join us for an overview of the Regulations and an opportunity to ask questions and get clarifications on proposed provisions. Individuals interested in learning more about the rationale and thinking behind the development of the regulations and/or are interested in submitting comments are encouraged participate.
Speaker:
Sharon Rennert - Senior Attorney Advisor, Americans with Disabilities Act Division, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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November 17th, 2009 » Legal Update: Review and Analysis of Key Concepts under the ADA
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Barry Taylor - Legal Advocacy Director, Equip for Equality
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December 15th, 2009 » Social Networking Sites and Accessibility: Implications for Employers
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Beth Loy, Ph.D., -JAN Principal Consultant
Linda Batiste - JAN Consultant
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January 19th, 2010 » Service Animals: Unraveling the differences and best practices
Description coming soon.
Speaker:
Jacquie Brennan - Attorney, DBTAC-Southwest ADA Center
Guest Moderator:
Wendy Wilkinson - Project Director, DBTAC-Southwest ADA Center
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February 16th, 2010 » Aging Workers with Disabilities: Implications for Employers
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Susanne Bruyere - Director of Employment and Disability Institute, Cornell University
Wendy Strobel - Project Coordinator, DBTAC-Northeast ADA Center
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March 16th, 2010 » Conducting Effective Accessibility Surveys Part I
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Panel of Speakers to be announced -
Guest Moderator:
Don Brandon - Project Director, DBTAC-Northwest ADA CenterCEU Credits:
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April 20th, 2010 » Conducting Effective Accessibility Surveys Part II
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Panel of Speakers to be announced -
Guest Moderator:
Don Brandon - Project Director, DBTAC-Northwest ADA Center
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May 18th, 2010 » Reservations Please: Ensuring access for customers with disabilities
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Guest Moderator:
Marian Vessels - Director, DBTAC, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
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June 15th, 2010 » Disability Statistics: What do they tell us?
Description coming soon.
Speaker:
Andrew Houtenville - Associate Professor of Economics, University of New Hampshire
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July 20th, 2010 » ADA Update: 20th Anniversary of the ADA
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
Sharon Rennert - Senior Attorney Advisor, Americans with Disabilities Act Division
John Wodatch - Chief, Disability Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division, US Department of Justice
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August 17th, 2010 » ADA & After School and Daycare Programs for children with disabilities
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
TBA -
Guest Moderator:
Shelley Kaplan - Director, DBTAC-Southeast ADA Center
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September 21st, 2010 » Corrections and the ADA: Balancing the rights of people with disabilities while incarcerated
Description coming soon.
Speakers:
TBA -
Guest Moderator:
Jim DeJong, - Director, DBTAC-Great Plains ADA Center
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Registration Information
The ADA Distance Learning Series is a collaborative project of the ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers). To register, please go to the "Registration" section below or call our Toll-Free number at 1-800-949-4232.
Sites with multiple participants are encouraged to call-in on one line and use a speaker phone to enable additional participation. Reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. At the time of reservation, the DBTAC will provide participants with information on connecting to the distance learning session.
Registration Fees
- Teleconference: $40 ($25 for Non-profit*)
- Streaming Audio via the Internet: $25 ($15 for Non-profit*)
- Real-time Captioning via the Internet: $25 ($15 for Non-profit*)
*The non-profit discount is available to education, government and service agencies operating on a not-for-profit status.
Discount available for multiple session registrations. Please call for details.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Payment is required at the time of registration. Deadline to register and cancel reservations for each session is 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the session. Late registrations will only be accepted as space allows and is left to the discretion of the DBTAC. Refunds will be provided to reservation cancellations made prior to the cancellation deadline. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after the cancellation deadline.
Register for Distance Learning Course
Register Online for Distance Learning - You will be directed to an external Web site
