9/9/2015 ADA in Action Misty Dion Marian Vessels Executive Director Director Roads To Freedom CILNCP Mid-Atlantic ADA Center mdion@cilncp.org mvessels@transcen.org 570-327-9070 Voice 301-217-0124 v/tty 570-327-5254 TTY Who is the ADA National Network? • The ADA National Network consists of 10 regional centers and an ADA Knowledge Translation Center. • The regional centers are distributed throughout the United States to provide local assistance and foster implementation of the ADA. • ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of business, government and individuals at local, regional and national levels. National ADA Network - Regions 1
9/9/2015 The Mid Atlantic ADA Center is 1 of 10 Regional Centers Providing: • Information • Guidance • Materials • Newsletter/E-Bulletin • Training • Toll-free phone number: 800-949-4232 V/TTY • Website: www.ADAinfo.org 4 4 Information and Outreach National ADA Network Information and Outreach • Accessible Tech • This initiative promotes the development and use of electronic and information technologies that are accessible to the widest possible range of users. Resources are available on how to design or choose software programs, web pages, telecommunications products, multi-media presentations, on-line courses, and other products and systems that are accessible to people with disabilities. • http://www.accessibletech.org/index.php 2
9/9/2015 National ADA Network Information and Outreach… • ADA Case Law Database • A comprehensive search tool that provides information pertaining to significant rulings under the employment (Title I), state and local government (Title II) and places of public accommodations (Title III) provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). • http://www.adacaselaw.org/ National ADA Network Information and Outreach… • Customized News Feeds • Stories are received several times a day from major news sources and are available by state. They are also organized by both law and topic, which include the ADA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), universal design, service animals, and assistive technology. • http://www.adagreatlakes.org/Headlines/ National ADA Network Information and Outreach… • ADA Anniversary Toolkit • This project provides materials related to the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 3
9/9/2015 Trainings National ADA Network - Trainings • Hospitality & Disability • ADA Audio Conference Series • ADA Courses and Tutorials • Podcast Series National ADA Network – Trainings… • • Accessibility Online ADA Basics Building Blocks • At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities • Title II of the ADA for ADA to Your One Stop Center Coordinators 4
9/9/2015 ADA Basic Building Blocks • ADA Basic Building Blocks • An introductory web course that covers the basic principles and core concepts contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) . Two versions are available: 1) a FREE self-paced course organized into 12 topics that have been designed to be studied in order and 2) an 8-week, moderated course (registration fee) that emphasizes the thought process required to answer questions about the ADA. CEUs are available. • http://www.adabasics.org/ Disability Rights Online Course • Overview of Disability Rights • A free online 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. • learn.newenglandada.org/ ADAhospitality.org 5
9/9/2015 Hospitality Training Materials • Includes materials for trainers to use in presenting brief sessions on disability etiquette and serving customers with disabilities. • Hotels • Restaurants Hospitality Operations • ADA Enforcement • Cost Issues • Customer Communications • Facility Access • Policies/Procedures • Transporting Customers ADA Information 6
9/9/2015 Employers' Guide • Private Employers • State and Local Government Employers • Federal Employers ADA Information – Employers: News • Some of the latest publications on employment and disability: • Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers from the Curb Cuts to the Middle Class Initiative • Work-Leave, the ADA, and the FMLA opens a new window from the ADA National Network Employers: Training • FREE! On-line course on the ADA responsibilities as an employer which covers a variety of topics related to hiring, accommodating, and working with individuals with disabilities. Continuing education credits are available . • http://learn.newenglandada.org/ • Free - Archived Teleconference on EEOC's ADAAA Regulations • In response to the new regulations from the EEOC, the ADA National Network presented an audio conference. Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor in the EEOC's ADA Division, provides an overview of the new regulations. • http://www.adaconferences.org/ADAAA/Archives/ 7
9/9/2015 Employers: Private Employers • Private employers with 15 or more employees are covered under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title I requires covered employers to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. • Employers’ Practical Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • http://www.adainfo.org/content/employers-practical-guide-ada • More resources for Private Employers • http://www.adainfo.org/content/private-employers • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • http://www.adainfo.org/content/faqs-for-employers Employers: State and Local Government Employers • State and local governments are covered employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act regardless of how many employees they have. State and local governments are required to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. • Employers’ Practical Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ) • http://www.adainfo.org/content/employers-practical-guide-ada • More resources for State and Local Government Employers • http://www.adainfo.org/content/state-local-gov-employers • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • http://www.adainfo.org/content/faqs-for-employers Employers: Federal Employers • The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal employment, and in the employment practices of recipients of federal funds and many federal contractors. Although the complaint and administrative procedures differ slightly under the Rehab Act, the basic provisions and requirements are the same as those of the ADA. Court rulings in ADA cases and guidance materials on the ADA can be instructive in applying the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act. • Employers’ Practical Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • More resources for Federal employers • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 8
9/9/2015 ADA Information: State and Local Governments • Getting Ahead of the Curve • Staff Training • Eligibility Criteria, Policies, and Practices • Separate Programs • Effective Communication • Transportation, Facility Access, and Employment ADA Information: Retail / Services • We offer information and resources for businesses (also known as public accommodations) covered by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which outlines how to make goods and services accessible and available to customers with disabilities. • Some businesses that are covered by Title III are also covered by Title I, which addresses employment of workers with disabilities. • Visit our "Employers" page for information on hiring, accommodations, and other employment issues. • http://www.adainfo.org/content/employers ADA Quick Tips • Customer Service • Tax Incentives • Sign Language Interpreters 9
9/9/2015 ADA Information: Individuals with Disabilities • The ADA is a significant federal civil rights law, designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many situations. • The ADA covers certain employment situations, all programs and services of state and local governments many private businesses, and certain telecommunication services. ADA Information: Facility / Building Access • Employment • State and Local Governments • Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities • Existing Buildings • Accessibility Standards ADA Information • Transportation • Telecommunications 10
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