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 Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform version 12
- Real-time Captioning via the Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform version 12
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. Some of the session are approved for CRC or University of Illinois continuing education units (UIC-CEUs). Please check the schedule to learn what CE recognitions are available per session.
*The
ADA Audio Conference Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Great Lakes ADA Center.
2012-2013 Sessions
October 16, 2012»The Application of Federal Tax Incentives Supporting the Americans with Disability Act
During this session we will go over a range of tax credits and deductions available to businesses to improve access for people with disabilities including the Access Credit and the Work Opportunity Credit as they aggregate with other business related incentives as components of the General Business Credit. Dr. White will also discuss notable cases that illustrate how these tax provisions interact with ADA provisions. He will talk about the possible impact of the 2010 ADA Standards on these incentives.
Speaker:Craig White Ph.D., CPA and Chair of the Academic Accounting Department
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance
NOTE: Special date due to Holiday
November 13, 2012»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.
Speaker:Barry Taylor Legal Advocacy Director, Equip for Equality
CE Recognition: Illinois CLE, CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance
December 18, 2012»ADA and GINA: Understanding the Rules When Employers Request Medical or Genetic Information?
Title I of the ADA and Title II of GINA limit employer access to medical information. Regardless of whether an employer or an occupational health provider maintains information in paper or electronic files, it must ensure that personal health information about applicants or employees cannot be accessed, except under specific circumstances. Join us for this session as the relationship between GINA and the Employment Provisions of the ADA are discussed
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance, HRCI
January 15, 2013»ADA and Law Enforcement : Understanding the Issues
Law enforcement plays a critical role in our communities. This session will address the obligations of law enforcement agencies to understand and meet the needs of people with disabilities. Discussion will include obligations to conduct a self-assessment addressing physical barriers in facilities, policies and procedures to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of disability and the steps needed to ensure that you are able to communicate effectively with people with disabilities. Learn about the role that an ADA Coordinator may play in your agency and strategies for conducting outreach into the disability community to ensure that they are aware of the services you provide and can assist you to meet your obligations under the law.
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance
February 19, 2013»Everyone Into the Pool: Refresher on the requirements for swimming pool lifts
People with disabilities had waited over 20 years following the passage of the ADA to gain access into swimming pools and spas at hotels/motels, water parks, etc. With the adoption of the 2010 ADA Standards they celebrated the fact that there were finally technical standards for accessible entry and exit to newly constructed and existing swimming pools, wading pools, and spas. However, after concerns were raised by the hotel/motel industry regarding the short timeframe for compliance the U.S. Department took action that extended the compliance date for the provisions related to existing swimming pools, wading pools and spas (pools built before March 15, 2012) until January 31, 2013. Now that this date is finally here the question remains as to whether or not everyone understands what is required and who is required to comply. Join this session as we review what those requirements are and what is required for both Title II and Title III entities.
CE Recognition: AIA, LACES, Cert. of Attendance
March 19, 2013»Throwing the Switch: Empowering Advocates to Make the Most of Current Trends in Disability and Technology Policy
This session will familiarize attendees with the latest developments in technology policy affecting people with disabilities. Specifically, session attendees will gain a greater understanding of the landmark Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its impact on the usability of telecommunications and video programming technologies. The session will also briefly explore the linkages and overlapping policy concerns of the CVAA and other laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and copyright law. The session will provide attendees with practical advice on how people with disabilities can make use of complaint and other processes to advocate and ensure accessibility. The goal of this session is to raise awareness of the new rights and requirements now available under the law and to encourage their use to promote change in technology industry behavior.
Speaker:Mark D. Richert Director, Public Policy, American Foundation for the Blind
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance
April 16, 2013»Extracurricular Athletic Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Understanding the Issues
This special session is being offered in collaboration with the
Inclusive Fitness Coalition 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. This session will discuss key points that are addressed in this new resource. The session will provide attendees with practical advice on how schools can better integrate students with disabilities into mainstream athletic programs and as well as how to create adapted programs. The goal of this session is to raise awareness of the obligation to provide opportunities in athletics and to encourage change at the school level.
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance
NOTE: Session date changed from May 21,2013
May 28, 2013»Upcoming changes for federal contractors and subcontractors:Hiring and employing people with disabilities
Join this session to learn more about what gave rise to the changes in Section 503 and get current data on the status of people with disabilities and employment. The presenters will provide an overview of the final guidelines and discuss the ADA Amendments Act (ADA AA) and how understanding the ADA AA is critical to compliance with the new guidelines. Dilemmas regarding implementation will be discussed (i.e. collecting disability data, etc.) as well as tips on what employers need to do to including but not limited to making changes in their systems and practices.Resources to assist with compliance will be provided.
Speaker:Judy Young Assistant Director of Training and Development, Employment and Disability Institute at Cornell University
Hannah Rudstam Director of Training, Northeast ADA Center
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. of Attendance, HRCI
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
CE Recognition: 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
September 17, 2013»Building Blocks for Accessible Health Care
Join us to explore basic tools that health care providers can use to promote accessibility in health care delivery. Most people think that health care is accessible to people with disabilities, but barriers in communication, facility access and medical equipment can prevent people with disabilities from getting the care that they need. The Disabilities Resource Center at UPMC will share the structure of their approach to accessibility, lessons learned, basic tools and community partnerships developed to reduce barriers to healthcare service delivery. The building blocks for accessible health care can be used in hospitals, physician offices and outpatient centers
Speaker:Mary Duranti Director, Disabilities Resource Center-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Karin Morris Accessibility Manager,City of Bend-Oregon
CE Recognition: CRCC, U of I CEU, Cert. 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.