ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments

Conferences Audio, Conferences, Webinars and Web Courses

Conferences

National ADA Symposium
The premier, national four-day event includes more than eighty breakout sessions on every aspect of the ADA.  It is a project of the ADA National Network and is organized and run by the Great Plains ADA Center.

Annual Mid-Atlantic ADA Update Conference
The region's leading three-day conference, featuring speakers from federal agencies such as the U.S. Departments of Justice and Transportation, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Access Board. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center.

Audio Conferences, Webinars

ADA Audio Conference Series
Provides in-depth information on the ADA. This program is designed to enhance an individual's existing knowledge base or facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under the ADA. A project of the ADA National Network.

ADA Legal Webinar Series
This program is designed for individuals who have a working knowledge of the ADA and are familiar with its basic elements. Sessions are intended to support continued learning and focus on the knowledge that has been gained since the implementation of the law in terms of how the federal agencies and the courts are interpreting the law and subsequent regulations. A project of the ADA National Network.

Accessible Technology Webinar Series
The goal of the series is to increase awareness on technology accessibility for people with disabilities.  Electronic information and communications technology have become essential tools in all areas of our lives and working environments today, and are particularly important to people with disabilities by providing equal access to the workplace and social media. A project of the ADA National Network.

AccessibilityOnline Webinar Series
The program includes free webinars and audio conferences on different topics of accessibility. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and transportation. A collaborative program between the ADA National Network and the U.S .Access Board.

Emergency Preparedness Webinars
These free webinars focus on key strategies and approaches at various levels (federal, state, and local) toward emergency management and preparedness and the inclusion of people with disabilities. A project of the Pacific ADA Center and ADA National Network.

Disability Law Lowdown podcasts
The podcasts deliver the latest in disability law information every other week. Listeners can subscribe to the podcasts to have the shows automatically delivered to them. A project of the Southwest ADA Center, Rocky Mountain ADA Center and Great Lakes ADA Center.

Web Courses

All courses are offered at no cost.

ADA Building Blocks
An introductory web-course on the ADA organized in to twelve topics. Each topic contains information as well as real-life examples and self-tests to help you apply what you've learned. Upon completion of the course, you can earn a certificate and one continuing education unit (CEU) if you meet all the "Certificate and CEU Requirements." Developed by the Southeast ADA Center.

ADA  Title I: Employment Requirements
Who has obligations under  Title I of the ADA, who has rights, pre-employment do's and don'ts, the process for identifying and providing reasonable accommodations, requirements concerning medical information and confidentiality, how to troubleshoot job performance and safety issues and the complaint process. Approximately 2.5 hours. Approved for 2.5 credits from the HR Certification Institute the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

ADA  Title II Tutorial
A self-paced tutorial designed to provide you with the basic principles and core concepts of  Title II of ADA. Upon completion you will be able to discuss the purpose of the ADA using a civil rights framework summarize what is required under  Title II of the ADA, explain each nondiscrimination requirement for  Title II of the ADA, identify the defenses or limitations of each nondiscrimination requirement for  Title II of the ADA and locate and use various resources for information on the ADA. Developed by the Southeast ADA Center.

Architectural Accessibility Laws
Overview of the four major federal laws that require accessibility in new construction or alterations: the ADA, the Architectural Barriers Act, the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  At the end of the course you should be able to determine which laws apply to different projects. Approximately 90 minutes. Approved for 1.5 LU/HSW credits from the American Institute of Architects.

At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities
An on-line course on how to effectively serve customers with a variety of disabilities. The course includes case studies and tests. Developed by the Southeast ADA Center.

Disability Rights Overview
An introduction to four major federal disability rights laws: the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Air Carrier Access Act. At the end of the course you should be able to determine which laws apply to different discriminatory situations. Approximately 2 hours. Approved for 2 credits from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities
This course explains how the ADA applies to businesses in ten short lessons. Putting these lessons into practice helps you comply with the ADA and welcome a new group of customers to purchase your goods, products, and services. You may go through the lessons at your own pace and as time allows. Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Justice.