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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Information <GREATLAKES@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jones, Robin Ann<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 14, 2019 9:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> GREATLAKES@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Update on the U.S. Access Board's Indianapolis Town Hall Meeting & Training (May 21)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (<a href="http://www.adagreatlakes.org">www.adagreatlakes.org</a>) for your information:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a name="gd_top"></a><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Update on the U.S. Access Board's Indianapolis Town Hall Meeting & Training
(May 21) </span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The public is welcome to join the U.S. Access Board for a town hall meeting on accessibility in Indianapolis
at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 21 from 2:00 to 4:30. Attendees can pose questions to the Board or share comments or concerns about accessibility for people with disabilities. There also will be panel presentations on access to agriculture, outdoor recreation,
and local ADA compliance and coordination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. An assistive listening system,
computer assisted real-time transcription (CART), and sign language interpreters will be available. Attendees are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of all participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Remote Attendance Options</span></em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
Those unable to make it in person can attend remotely by phone or streaming CART. To join by phone, call (888) 396-7314 and enter code 7394831. CART will be available online at
<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNTE0LjU4NDAzNDEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNTE0LjU4NDAzNDEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIzNzc3MCZlbWFpbGlkPWd1aW5lc3NAdWljLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z3VpbmVzc0B1aWMuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=052119" target="_blank">
www.streamtext.net/player?event=052119</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Training on the ADA Standards (free)</span></em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
The Board also is offering free training sessions on the ADA Standards earlier in the day at the same location. One session (9:00 – 10:30) will cover how to apply the ADA standards in new construction and alterations and will address common sources of confusion.
Another session (10:45 – 12:15) will focus on access to recreation facilities and outdoor sites. Attendees can earn AIA or ICC continuing education credits (1.5 credits per session). People are welcome to attend either or both sessions. Advance registration
is not required, but those applying for education credits must register on site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For further information, contact Dave Yanchulis at
<a href="mailto:yanchulis@access-board.gov">yanchulis@access-board.gov</a>, (202) 272–0026 (v), or (202) 272–0027 (TTY).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">U.S. Access Board Training and Town Hall Meeting, May 21</span></em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
Pacers Square at Bankers Life Fieldhouse<br>
125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Call-in option: (888) 396-7314, passcode: 7394831<br>
Online Computer Assisted Real-time Transcription: <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNTE0LjU4NDAzNDEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNTE0LjU4NDAzNDEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzIzNzc3MCZlbWFpbGlkPWd1aW5lc3NAdWljLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9Z3VpbmVzc0B1aWMuZWR1JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=052119" target="_blank">
www.streamtext.net/player?event=052119</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Training Session on the ADA Accessibility Standards (free)</span></em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
• 8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Welcome<br>
• 9:00 – 10:30 Application of the Standards & Common Sources of Confusion <br>
• 10:30 – 10:45 Break<br>
• 10:45 – 12:15 Recreation Facilities & Outdoor Sites<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt"><em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Town Hall Meeting</span></em><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
• 2:00 – 2:15 Opening Remarks <br>
• 2:15 – 2:45 Access to Agriculture and to Outdoor Recreation <br>
• Paul Jones, Breaking New Ground/ National AgrAbility Project <br>
• Ric Edwards, Indiana Department of Natural Resources <br>
• 2:45 – 3:30 ADA Coordinators Panel<br>
• Greg Bedan, Indianapolis ADA Coordinator <br>
• Dustin Gilmer, Indianapolis Office of Disability Affairs<br>
• Barbara McKinney, Bloomington ADA Coordinator <br>
• Michael Shermis, Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility<br>
• 3:30 – 4:30 Overview of the Access Board & Open Forum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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