Accessibility through the Building Code
Thursday, February 24, 2011
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Presented by:
Kim Paarlberg
International Code Council
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The schedule for the 2009-2010 ADA Audio Conference Series is as follows:
March 16th, 2010 » Conducting Effective Accessibility Surveys Part I
What to measure, how to measure, who is qualified to do a survey and what tools are available to support this activity are commonly asked questions. This two-part series will explore the requirements to conduct accessibility surveys by business, government and educational institutions to ensure that they meet the requirements of the ADA. Topics to be covered include what to look for in an existing facility as well as a facility that has undergone renovation and/or was newly constructed since the implementation date of the ADA. Experts in the field will share their "lessons learned" and tricks of the trade.
Speakers:
Panel of Speakers to be announced
Guest Moderator:
Don Brandon, Project Director, DBTAC-Northwest ADA Center
April 20th, 2010 » Conducting Effective Accessibility Surveys Part II
This is the conclusion of the two-part series that explore the requirements to conduct accessibility surveys by business, government and educational institutions to ensure that they meet the requirements of the ADA. Topics to be covered include what to look for in an existing facility as well as a facility that has undergone renovation and/or was newly constructed since the implementation date of the ADA. Experts in the field will share their "lessons learned" and tricks of the trade.
Speakers:
Panel of Speakers to be announced
Guest Moderator:
Don Brandon, Project Director, DBTAC-Northwest ADA Center
May 18th, 2010 » Reservations Please: Ensuring access for customers with disabilities
Customers with disabilities are a growing market in the hospitality industry. Millions of people with disabilities regularly travel, shop, and eat out with family and friends. According to Census 2000, approximately 20.9 million families in this country have at least one member with a disability. An Open Doors Organization study estimated in 2003 that diners with disabilities would spend $35 billion in restaurants that year and the number was expected to grow and it has. The study also found that more than 75% of people with disabilities report that they eat out at restaurants at least once a week. Furthermore, The New York Times reported that spending by travelers with disabilities exceeds $13.6 billion annually. These statistics alone make the business case for ensuring access for customers with disabilities. Join this session to hear more about what the hospitality industry is doing to serve this market and their experiences doing so.
June 15th, 2010 » Disability Statistics: What do they tell us?
Where does the 54 million Americans living with a disability number come from? Where can I get more information about disability data sources? Why are there different numbers out there about the unemployment rate of people with disabilities? These are just a few of the questions that are frequently asked about disability statistics. Join this session as we explore the various sources of statistics related to disability, how to use them and interpret them and what can we expect to learn about disability from the 2010 US Census.
Speaker:
Andrew Houtenville, Associate Professor of Economics, University of New Hampshire
July 20th, 2010 » ADA Update: 20th Anniversary of the ADA
Mark the historic 20th 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, including highlights of accomplishments over the past 20 years. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.
Speakers:
Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor, Americans with Disabilities Act Division
August 17th, 2010 » ADA & After School and Daycare Programs for children with disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities are often faced with limited choices when it comes to locating appropriate after school and daycare programs to meet the needs of their children. Many daycare and after school providers are reticent about accepting children with disabilities into their programs based on the fear that they are not able to provide the child with the services that they need, they don't have the "specialized " staff that may be needed, unfounded fear that the cost of serving a child with a disability is too great or a general bias against serving individuals with disabilities. Join our speakers as they discuss best practices in day care and after school programs for serving children with disabilities and resources that are available to assist providers and parents.
Speaker:
TBA
Guest Moderator:
Shelley Kaplan, Director, DBTAC-Southeast ADA Center
September 21st, 2010 » Corrections and the ADA: Balancing the rights of people with disabilities while incarcerated
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 in a manner that did not address their rights to equal access to programs and services, as well as 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 its focus on imposing punishment.
April 7, 2010 » Reasonable Accommodation Legal Update
Reasonable accommodation issues continue to be one of the most frequently litigated ADA issues. This session will identify the major trends arising in reasonable accommodation cases and analyze recent court decisions interpreting the reasonable accommodation provisions of the ADA.
Speaker:
Barry Taylor, JD Director of Legal Services, Equip for Equality, Chicago, Illinois
June 2, 2010 » "Invisible Disabilities" and the ADA
When someone does not have a visible disability, such as diabetes, epilepsy, chemical sensitivity, asthma, mental illness and HIV/AIDS, it frequently can raise unique issues for both the employer and the employee. This session will review the legal issues and court decisions when "invisible" disabilities are at issue, including pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations, workplace disclosure, reasonable accommodation issues (such as leave and modified schedules), and confidentiality.
Speaker:
Barry Taylor, JD Director of Legal Services, Equip for Equality, Chicago, Illinois
August 4, 2010 » The EEOC and the ADA
Employers and people with disabilities frequently have questions about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s role in interpreting and enforcing Title I of the ADA. This session will provide participants with a clear understanding of the EEOC’s administrative process, including work share agreements, mediation, investigations, and case selection, as well as an update on the EEOC's ADA litigation.
Speaker:
Barry Taylor, JD Director of Legal Services, Equip for Equality, Chicago, Illinois
Guest Speaker:
John Hendrickson, Regional Attorney, EEOC, Chicago, Illinois
September 29, 2010 » Litigation under the ADA Amendments Act
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.
Speaker:
Barry Taylor, JD Director of Legal Services, Equip for Equality, Chicago, Illinois
Guest Speaker:
Brian East., Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc
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