Audio Conference Series Session Schedule*

All Sessions are scheduled from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (90 minute sessions) Central Time Zone(CT). The program is available in three formats:

  • Teleconference
  • Streaming Audio via the Internet
  • Real-time Captioning via the Internet

All sessions will have a written transcript as well as a digital recording of the session archived on this site.

Continuing Education Credits/Certificates

Education credits/certificates are available for many of the sessions. A certificate of attendance is available upon request once actual attendance/participation is documented.

Great Lakes ADA Center is happy to announce a new benefit available to individuals participating in our online webinars and audio conferences. We are now offering University of Illinois continuing education units (UIC-CEUs) for professional development. The best news is that we are able to offer these at NO CHARGE! A 90 minute session would be equivalent to 0.15 CEUs (10 contact hours = 1 CEU). Anyone registered and attends the full session is eligible. No partial credit will be granted and we will verify your participation. Requests for UIC-CEUs available for all sessions held after May 18, 2010.

*The ADA Audio Conference Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Great Lakes ADA Center.

2011-2012 Sessions

October 18, 2011»ADA Case Law Update

Join us for this popular yearly session and learn what the courts and federal agencies have done to shape the ADA through their decisions and settlements. This session will review key issues that are currently before the courts and analyze the trends. Discussion will include some of the trends in case law at the lower courts which may have an impact on decisions at all levels, including issues that may find their way to the Supreme Court. In addition, presenter will review how the courts are interpreting the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: Illinois CLE, CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

November 15, 2011»Did you hear me? Ensuring effective communication with your customers

The Department of Justice has investigated hundreds and hundreds of complaints about the failure to provide effective communication. Historically, they have received more complaints about failure to provide effective communication than any other issues they have dealt with. Join this session to learn about the obligations of medical providers, lawyers, tax preparers, local and state government agencies, social service providers, etc. to ensure that their customers are able to communicate with them. Learn what "effective" means; what you need to do to ensure that you are prepared to respond to requests; what type of notice you should give to your customers about requesting accommodations if needed and some of the best practices that are used.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 
NOTE:  Special date due to Holiday

December 13, 2011»Open Dialogue with the Department of Justice

The revised Title II and III regulations have been in effect for over six months with more compliance dates looming in 2012. Join us for an update on DOJ's Enforcement and Guidance Activities and pose your questions to our speaker. This is an interactive session and you are encouraged to bring your tough issues and concerns forward. Learn from what others may be experiencing and the questions and issues that they may have as well.
 
 

January 17, 2012»Refresh on the 2010 ADA Standards - March 15th is just around the corner

Effective March 15, 2012 new construction and alterations undertaken by entities covered by the ADA will be required to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards. Many conferences, workshops and webinars have been devoted to training design professionals, business owners, state and local government officials and advocates about these changes. Yet, the ADA National Network continues to field inquiries from individuals who either do not understand how the new standards will impact them or are unaware of the changes. With less than 2 months before the compliance date this session is designed to give an overview of the major differences between the 1991 ADA Standards and the 2010 ADA Standards. Join this session to refresh your understanding of the new standards and how they apply to you.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance, AIA, LA CES, AICP
 

February 21, 2012»Planning a trip: What you need to know about making hotel reservations

Did you know that effective March 15, 2012 reservations staff (of a hotel or a third party) will be required to identify accessible features in guest rooms (e.g. guest room door widths and availability of roll-in showers) and other hotel amenities in sufficient detail so that an individual with a disability can make an independent assessment whether the hotel meets his or her accessibility needs? Join this session and learn what this means for you and what the obligations of the lodging industry are under the revised Title III regulations.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 
NOTE:  This session has been postponed

March 20, 2012»No pets allowed: Service Animals and Post Secondary Institutions

Recent revisions to the regulations implementing Title II and III of the ADA have raised increased focus on the issue of service animals in a variety of settings. Post secondary institutions face unique challenges around these issues when it comes to their policies and procedures regarding service animals in student housing, classroom and public spaces. This session will explore the different scenarios that often play out in post secondary education and discuss the interplay between laws governing non-discrimination in housing versus equal access to programs and services. Join this panel of presenters for a discussion of the issues and engage with them in an interactive question and answer period.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
Speaker:
Department Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Justice, Post Secondary Institution Representative
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

April 17, 2012»Open Dialogue with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Join us for one of the most popular sessions in the ADA Audio Conference Series. Listen to an update on EEOC Enforcement and Guidance Activities and pose your questions to our speaker. This is an interactive session and you are encouraged to bring your tough issues and concerns forward. Learn from what others may be experiencing and the questions and issues that they may have as well.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: HRCI, CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

May 15, 2012»Being Prepared: Inclusion of people with disabilities in emergency planning

Twenty percent of Americans have disabilities and may have access and functional needs that will affect their ability to read or understand preparedness information, hear alerts and warnings, utilize accessible transportation during an evacuation, maintain their independence in a shelter, find accessible housing if theirs has been destroyed, access services to enable them to return to work and deal with a myriad of other challenges. Join this session to learn more about the progress that is being made in communities that are committed to emergency planning that is inclusive of the participation and requirements of people with access and functional needs.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

June 19, 2012»No Parking Here: Accessible parking requirements and enforcement

Did you know that the size of an access aisle and the number of accessible parking spaces required under the 2010 ADA Standards have changed? People with disabilities site the lack of accessible parking spaces or inadequate enforcement of who utilizes accessible parking spaces as one of their greatest frustrations. Business owners struggle with meeting their obligations and understanding the differences that often exist between local, state and federal law. Join this session as we explore the complex issues of location, type, size, number and how all of this is enforced.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

July 17, 2012»ADA Anniversary Update: 22 Years Later

Mark the 22nd anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies 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.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

August 21, 2012»Segways, Golf Cars, four-wheelers, Oh my!

Advances in technology have given rise to new power-driven devices that were not necessarily designed for people with disabilities, but are being used by some people with disabilities for mobility. The term "other power-driven mobility devices" appears in the revised ADA regulations and refers to any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines, whether or not they are designed primarily for use by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion. Examples include but are not limited to Segways® , golf carts and all-terrain vehicles. Covered entities must consider whether or not they can make "reasonable modifications" in their policy and procedure to allow individuals who use these devices to enter their premises. Join this session and learn the factors that go into determining whether or not it is "reasonable" and what is happening nationally to address this issue.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
Speaker:
TBA
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 

September 18, 2012»Don't forget to cast your vote! Accessibility of Polling Places

2012 is a presidential election year and as we reflect back to 2008 we know that 14.7 million Americans with disabilities voted in the 2008 election. This is a significant increase over the 10.9 million Americans with disabilities who voted in the 2000 presidential election. Passage of the Help America Vote Act in 2002 increased the focus and attention on the barriers faced by people with disabilities attempting to exercise their civic responsibilities. However, many polling places remain inaccessible and individuals continue to report that they do not get the supports they need in the polling place to ensure that they can vote independently and confidentially. Join this session as we explore the obligations under the various laws and regulations and strategies for working with local election officials.
 
Time:
1:00-2:30PM CT
 
CE Recognition: CRC, UI CEU, Certificate of Attendance
 
 
 
 

The ADA Audio Conference Series is Coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center. For assistance with any of our conferences contact us at (877) ADA - 1990 or (877) 232 - 1990 (V/TTY). We reserve the right to cancel sessions at any time without notice. A full refund will be provided for all paid sessions should the sessions be cancelled.