[Nfbf-l] The ADA Report (TADAR) June, 2013

[Patricia A. Lipovsky]

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June, 2013  

In This Issue:  

National ADA Symposium 2014 - Denver, CO - June 15-18, 2014 

National ADA Symposium 2013 - Videos and Photos 

ADA Training Conference - St. Pete Beach, FL 

ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program Launches New Website & Services 

U.S. DOJ - Civil Rights Division News 

ADA Online Learning - July-September Training Opportunities  

Region 7 Tailor-Made Training 

Stay Connected w/ Facebook & Twitter! 

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National ADA Symposium 

June 15-18, 2014 

Denver, CO   

Mark your calendars NOW for the 2014 National ADA Symposium!  We will be returning to beautiful Denver, CO for next year's event.  Additional information
will be available on the website soon, so check in often at  
www.adasymposium.org.   

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National ADA Symposium 2013 

May 12 - 15, 2013 

San Antonio, TX 

Hyatt Regency San Antonio 

The National ADA Symposium this past May was a huge success! And how could it not be?  We had 550 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada, over 50 presenters,
more than 72 breakout session options, and a beautiful location on the RiverWalk in San Antonio, TX.  

You can go to 
http://www.adasymposium.org/2013Archives.html 
to see photos and the wonderful video that Anna Guthrie put together for us from this year's event.  

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You Asked For It...You Got It! 

   ADA Training Conference 

 September 30 - October 1, 2013     

The Great Plains ADA Center is happy to announce the much-awaited ADA Training Conference scheduled for St. Pete Beach, FL.   

This training is for anyone interested in learning about or expanding their knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  It will also offer ACTCP
Members the opportunity to complete Required and Optional Foundation Courses towards their Certification.  

When:  September 30 - October 1, 2013 

Where: St. Pete Beach, FL  

Online Registration and Session Selection details will be coming soon.  If you would like to be notified when Registration is available, please send an
email to 
HamburgL at health.missouri.edu.  

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ACTCP 

ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program Launches New Website & Services for Members   

It has been a busy year for the ADA Coordinator program. Forty-three members completed the program and received their certification, while another 144 new
members joined ACTCP.  As the program rapidly grows, we have added new services to assist in course completion, networking, 

and professional support.  

Website Update: 
www.adacoordinator.org   

We've updated the website--actually, completely overhauled, is more accurate. The website is more visually appealing, easier to navigate, and contains more
program information.  Visit 
www.adacoordinator.org
, and we think you will agree. 

Members Only Services 

The website now has a "Members Only" section that can only be accessed by members of ACTCP with a passcode. Members can link to numerous publications, access
videos, and utilize the
E-Front Learning Platform.  

Conferences  

This past yearACTCP offered two-day conferences in Portland, Oregon and Kansas City, Missouri. These conferences featured speakers from the Department of
Justice, EEOC,Access Board and many otherADAexperts from across the nation. Both events were a great success and were filled to  

capacity. ACTCP is currently securing dates and locations to provide similar conferences in the fall of 2013.   

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The Justice Department announced June 13, 2013 that it has entered into an interim settlement agreement with the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence
that will resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for approximately 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
This first-of-its-kind agreement addresses the rights of people with disabilities to receive state- and city-funded employment and daytime services in
the broader community, rather than in segregated sheltered workshops and facility-based day programs with only other people with disabilities.   

To find out more about the ADA, this settlement, or the Civil Rights Division's effort to enforce the Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C., call
the Justice Department's toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 or 800-514-0383 (TDD), or access its 
http://www.ada.gov/olmstead/index.htm
 website.    

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ADA Online Learning 

Easy Access to Knowledge  

ADA Audio Conference Series
 provides in-depth information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program is designed to enhance an individual's existing knowledge base
or facilitate continued learning regarding regulations and trends under the ADA.  

July 16, 2013 -  ADA Anniversary Update: 23 Years Later  

Mark the 23rd anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the EEOC and DOJ present an update on their litigation,
technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues
in their own workplace or community. 

Speaker:
Representatives from the EEOC and the Disability Rights Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division  

CERecognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance  

August 20, 2013 - Athletic Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Focus on Colleges and Universities  

This special session is being offered in collaboration with the Institute for Human Centered Design in response to the recent guidance provided by the Office
for Civil Rights clarifying public elementary and secondary schools obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide extracurricular athletic
opportunities for students with disabilities. The session will provide attendees with practical advice on how colleges and universities can better integrate
students with disabilities into mainstream athletic programs and as well as how to create adapted programs.
Speaker: TBA 

CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance   

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.  

July 17, 2013 - The anatomy and myth of the ADA drive-by lawsuit  

Has the Americans with Disabilities Act is become a tool of scam artists and unethical attorneys who seek to line their pockets instead of eliminating discrimination?
The truth, as usual, is considerably different than what is often represented by the media, anti-civil rights forces and a legitimately scared but reactionary
business community. Attorney J. Aaron McCullough will review recent trends in ADA litigation that have been labeled as "drive-by" lawsuits across the nation
including some of the media reports documenting these events. 

This webinar will focus on the legal reality behind the lawsuits.  

Learning Objectives: 

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. Learning to distinguish ADA Title III cases from the typical "drive-by" lawsuit.
. Understanding how to enforce Title III rights through available remedies and avoid the label of "drive-by" lawsuits.
. A review of defenses against this type of "drive-by" lawsuit for the business community.
. A review of relevant recent case law.
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Speaker: Aaron McCullough, Attorney  

Continuing Education Recognition: 

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. University of Illinois Continuing Education Units (.15)
. Great Lakes ADA Center Certificate of Attendance (1.5 Contact Hours)
. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) (1.5 Contact Hours)
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September 18, 2013 - The Litigation Landscape Five Years After the Passage of the ADA Amendments Act  

The ADA Amendments Act was passed in September 2008, and after five years, we are seeing how it is changing the way courts interpret the ADA. This session
will review cases interpreting the definition of disability under the ADA Amendments Act and the relevant regulations that have been issued. There will
also be a discussion of emerging ADA legal issues in the wake of fewer cases being dismissed for failing to meet the definition of disability.  

Speaker:  Barry Taylor, Vice President of Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation 

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. Continuing Education Recognition: 
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. SHRM HRCI
. University of Illinois Continuing Education Units (.15)
. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) (1.5 Contact Hours)
. Great Lakes ADA Center Certificate of Attendance (1.5 Contact Hours)
. Illinois Continuing Legal Education
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Accessibility Onlin
e Webinars  

Represent a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network (formerly known as DBTACs) and the US Access Board. The program includes a series
of 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.  

July 11th, 2013 - Section 508 - Accessible Web Content (WCAG 2.0)  

In the 2010, the Board's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Section 508 proposed to incorporate the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines,
also known as WCAG 2.0. The WCAG 2.0 is published and maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and are the internationally recognized standards
for web accessibility. WCAG is a somewhat intimidating document, and the linked hyperlinked resources can be confusing for a first time reader. This session
will provide a "walk thru" of WCAG and related materials. 

Presenters:  

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. Bruce Bailey,Accessibility Specialist,Information Technology Specialist 
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US Access Board 

Continuing Education Recognition Available:  

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. Certificate of Attendance (Free)
. UI CEU (free) : 0.15 Credits
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August 1st, 2013 - Accessible Transportation Facilities 

Accessibility standards for transportation facilities apply to the construction and alteration of transportation facilities covered by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and became effective November 29, 2006. The Department of Transportation (DOT) adopted these standards based on updated guidelines
issued by the Board. This session will review the provisions for fixed guideway stations, intercity rail stations, and bus shelters along with some along
with some additional requirements established by the U S Department of Justice.  

Presenters: 

Melissa Andersen,Transportation Specialist,US Access Board 

Scott J. Windley, Accessibility Specialist  

Continuing Education Recognition Available:  

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. Certificate of Attendance (Free)
. AIA CES (free) : 1.5 Credits
. AICP CES (free) : 1.5 Credits
. LA CES (free) : 1.5 Credits
. UI CEU (free) : 0.15 Credits
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Accessible Technology Webinar Series  

Accessible technology is technology that can be used by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. It incorporates the principles of universal
design. Each user is able to interact with the technology in ways that work best for him or her. Accessible technology is either directly accessible -in
other words, it is usable without assistive technology -or it is compatible with standard assistive technology. Just as buildings that have ramps and elevators
are accessible to wheelchair users, products that adhere to accessible design principles are usable by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.   

The purpose of the Accessible Technology Webinar Series is to build to provide your organization with the professional development opportunity and ability
to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through the promotion of technology that is accessible to all.  

July 25, 2013 - Update on Accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy  

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This presentation will provide an update on US policy regarding accessible information and communication technology (ICT). It will cover the current status
and activities of major policy initiatives, largely in the federal arena, such as Section 255, Section 508, Section 503, Communication and Video Accessibility
Act, and the ADA. It will include information that will let attendees participate in making policy through public comment processes.  

Session Objectives:  

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. Attendees will understand the current status of laws, regulations, and other policy initiatives that create a mandate for accessible ICT.
. Attendees will be able to improve their advocacy for themselves and their clients.
. Attendees will be able to participate in ongoing policy consultations as consumers and professionals.
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Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT 

Speaker: Jim Tobias, Inclusive Technologies    

September 19, 2013 - Creating Accessible PDFs - Part 1. Building Accessibility into Source Documents 

The secret to creating accessible PDFs is to build accessibility into the source information, well before the final PFD is created. This session will look
at how to prepare your source documents, such as Word, Excel, or Powerpoint so that the requirements for an accessible PDF are built-in from the ground
up. We will discuss the correct use of styles and structured markup, as well as other elements such as images and graphs when planning for accessibility  

Session Objectives: 

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. Understand the concepts of styles and structured markup in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
. How to use and apply styles and structure to Word and PowerPoint documents
. How to set accessibility options in PDF convertors, such as Adobe Acrobat
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Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT 

Speaker:  Judith Stark, Pacific ADA Center   

The ADA Online Learning programs are coordinated by the Region V Great Lakes ADA Center. All of these sessions are also pre-approved for credits towards
the ACTCP Program so be sure to submit your Certificate of Participation for each one to Mike Edwards in order to receive credits.  

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   Tailor-made Training 

     Region 7 (MO, IA, NE & KS)   

Does your office, department or company need training on the ADA?  If you're located within Region 7 (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska or Kansas) and would like
to speak with one of our ADA Specialists about developing a training to meet the specific needs of your group, please give our office a call. Small groups
or large groups, we train them all!  1-800-949-4232 or (573) 882-3600.   Or, complete a "Schedule a Training" form 24/7 from our website at 
http://www.adaproject.org/training.html.  

If you live in another Region, you can still call the toll-free number to speak to someone in your Regional ADA Center about training opportunities they
may offer.    

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