ADA webinars

10:00am - 11:30am

Description Hear how agencies can design an HTML-first approach for electronic content using “@media print” for a superior printing experience (because yes, some people do use paper) during a panel discussion with experts from FDIC, USAB, and GSA when a PDF document is the proper solution. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session...

11:00am - 12:30pm

Description This session will explore strategies for identifying or creating accessible recreational opportunities at the local level. We will be joined by representatives from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, Achilles International, and Catalyst Sports, who will offer practical tips to help you work with local recreation centers, municipal parks departments, or other local groups...

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description Join the U.S. Access Board and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) for a webinar on voting accessibility. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) created the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission and the right for voters with disabilities to mark, cast and verify their ballots privately and independently. This webinar will cover data related to...

10:00am - 11:00am

Description Presenter: Wendy Strobel Gower, Project Director Northeast ADA Center When a small business ensures access to both goods and services and commit to inclusive hiring, they can make a huge difference in their communities. This session will introduce a tool that helps to support small business as they seek to welcome community members both...

11:00am - 12:00pm

Description: Join this session to explore the practical side of ADA access and learn how to empower front-line staff to welcome guests with disabilities through the inclusive framework of Service First. This approach helps equalize the customer experience while providing accommodations and services where needed. Participants will learn four core commitments, including how to offer...

9:00am - 10:00am

Description The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center invites you to participate in the webinar series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA. For Black individuals with disabilities, systemic barriers can present...

10:00am - 11:00am

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center This session will present a broad overview of Title I of the ADA, the employment provisions. The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an additional fifteen minutes of Q&A time. One hour of CRC credit available. Registration link https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/10864/register

10:00am - 11:15am

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center Can an employer ask a job applicant or employee if they have a disability? How do I best support a job seeker/employee in making the best choice for them when it comes to disclosing a disability? What does the ADA mean by “the...

10:00am - 11:15am

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center The ADA states that employers may request medical documentation as verification of disability, as long as it is “job related and consistent with business necessity.” What exactly does this mean? What are the guidelines for these requests? Who can provide this information and...

9:00am - 10:00am

Description The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center invites you to participate in the webinar series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA. Visibility matters. When we share our stories and perspectives,...

10:00am - 11:15am

Description Presenter: Jeffrey Tamburo, Training and Content Development Specialist, Northeast ADA Center Much focus is given to exploring and implementing reasonable accommodations in the workplace, but it is equally important to continue to monitor accommodations to insure they remain effective over time. This session will explore best practices for the employment service professional to consider...