ADA-Indiana: July Training Opportunities on the Americans with Disabilities Act

​This month, we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit our website (www.adaindiana.org) to find more resources to commemorate the anniversary. ADA-Indiana would like to invite you to take part in a free webinar session on Friday, July 29, 10 – 12:00 pm ET (registration is now open:  https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ySbNyDa7SqGNZ4bq2Eu6ug). In addition to commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide a training on communication access and the ADA (see details below).
 
During July, there will be several free online trainings on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related topics. All these sessions are free but require advance registration. Here are a few that might be of interest and the details are below.

• July 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET: ADA Update with Job Accommodation Network and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• July 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Jeopardy 2022 - Round One (a fun way to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA)
• July 19, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Anniversary Update with U.S. Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• July 20, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: A Legal Overview of Disability Discrimination Caused by Artificial Intelligence
• July 25, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Jeopardy 2022 - Championship Round

UPCOMING TRAINING WEBINARS

​This list is available on the ADA-Indiana website:  https://adaindiana.org/news-events/_news/july.html  

July 13, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET: Ask the ADA Professional about Communication Requirements under the ADA
This is a free webinar offered through the Great Lakes ADA Center as part of the "Ask the ADA Professional" webinar series.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center: During this new program individuals will have the opportunity to ask ADA professionals questions about Communication Requirements under the ADA. To ensure your question is answered during the session, individuals are highly encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time via the registration website (option to submit questions is available once you have registered for the session).
Watch Archive:  https://www.accessibilityonline.org/adapro/session/?id=111003

July 14, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Update on Title I: Employment Provisions
This is a free webinar offered through the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN provides free training and technical assistance on workplace accommodations and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From the Job Accommodation Network: Attend this ADA Update training to learn from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, some practical tips for compliance, and answers to tough ADA questions.
Free but registration is required. To register: https://askjan.org/events/index.cfm?calview=eventdetails&dtid=E7ABC53A-0146-2859-DAB47CF23EDAC646 https://askjan.org/events/index.cfm?calview=eventdetails&dtid=E77795F7-B8FD-F756-D8AFA65678B7CCFE     
 
July 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Jeopardy 2022 - Round One
Celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the Great Lakes ADA Center and other ADA Centers in the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center:  Tune in as teams from the ten regional ADA Centers test their ADA knowledge and ability to provide an answer in the form of a question! Topics to challenge the teams include: ADA and employment; digital access; effective communication; facility access; and reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures. Cheer for your regional Center team, and learn along the way. Top two regional Center teams advance to the final championship showdown on July 25th! The game is afoot!
Free but registration is required. To Register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111010

July 19, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Anniversary Update 
The ADA Audio Conference series is coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center on behalf of the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center:  Mark the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA by joining this session as we hear from representatives of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provide an update on their litigation, technical assistance, and enforcement efforts. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.
Free but registration is required. To Register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110988  https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110987  

July 20, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: A Legal Overview of Disability Discrimination Caused by Artificial Intelligence
The ADA Audio Conference series is coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center on behalf of the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center:  Join us as we discuss legal updates relating to the widespread adoption of “artificial intelligence” technology and its intersection with the civil rights of people with disabilities. We will explore the impact of AI technology on government and businesses and how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may or may not protect individuals from inadvertent or intentional discrimination caused by computer algorithms created to weed out inefficiency and increase profits. This legal webinar will review applicable law including statutes, case law, and Federal enforcement efforts.
Free but registration is required. To Register:  https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-legal/session/?id=111009

July 25, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET: ADA Jeopardy 2022 – Finals 
Celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the Great Lakes ADA Center and other ADA Centers in the ADA National Network.
From the Great Lakes ADA Center:  In this championship match, the top two regional ADA Center teams from the first rounds will go head to head! Which ADA Center team will correctly provide the most answers on the topics of: ADA and employment; digital access; effective communication; facility access; and reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures? Which ADA Center will go home with all the marbles (or at least bragging rights)? Tune in to cheer, find out and learn about the ADA!
Free but registration is required. To Register: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111010 https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111011 

July 27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Free Webinar: Introduction of the Service Animal Toolkit
This is a free webinar offered through the Northeast ADA Center, one of the 10 Regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network that provides training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From the Northeast ADA Center:  Do customers bring dogs into your business claiming they are service animals, emotional support animals, comfort dogs, or therapy dogs? Join Chris Sweet, technical assistant for the Northeast ADA Center, as he guides business owners and employees through the essential basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and service animals. Service animals are becoming more common as people with disabilities realize what they can do. But not all dogs are service animals. Chris will also present the new Service Animals in Public Spaces website. This toolkit-style website helps small businesses become more knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities under the ADA.
Free webinar but registration is required. To Register: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/9010/register

July 28, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ET: Effective Communication - Leveraging Alternate Formats in Healthcare 
The Healthcare and the ADA-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series webinar series is hosted by the Pacific ADA Center and the ADA National Network.
From the Pacific ADA Center:  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the forefront of the work many of us do. Engaging in effective communication in every aspect of life is key to successful relationships both personal and professional. This workshop will cover:  overview of alternate communication formats, health policy governing alternate formats for Medi-Cal Health Plans and their provider network, and examples of the journey in building communication capacity in the alternate format/communication space.
Free webinar but registration is required. To Register: http://adapresentations.org/healthcare/schedule.php

July 29, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Communication Access and the ADA and 32nd Anniversary Commemoration
ADA-Indiana invites you to take part in a free webinar session on July 29, 10 a.m. - Noon E.T. We will commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide a training on communication access and the ADA. We have invited Marcy Hintzman from the Great Lakes ADA Center to provide an overview of effective communication under Title II and Title III of the ADA. Amanda Bagwell, JD, will provide an overview of digital accessibility and how the ADA applies. Continuing education credits available.
If you require any other accommodations, please provide us with that information in your registration.
Registration is now open:  https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ySbNyDa7SqGNZ4bq2Eu6ug

For more information about the webinar, please contact Matt Norris, either by email mnorris@iu.edu or by phone: (812) 856-5251.

MAYBE YOU MISSED IT?

What You Missed in June
Last month, Great Lakes ADA Center and other members of the ADA National Network hosted several online training sessions. Most of these archived sessions include the recording (for playback) and materials.

• Accessible Golf and Miniature Golf Facilities [watch archive]
• Personal Use or Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
• Fishing and Boating for a Variety of Disabilities
• ADA Coordinator - Getting the Job Done

Visit ADA-Indiana’s website: https://adaindiana.org/news-events/_news/june-archive.html

GREAT LAKES ADA CENTER ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Great Lakes ADA Center serves the state of Indiana. Not only can you call their toll-free ADA help line during business hours, but you can find out about upcoming trainings, new resources, and ADA tips by following Great Lakes ADA Center on social media.

• ADA Help Line: (800) 949-4232
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/adagreatlakes 
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/adagreatlakes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesada
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-lakes-ada-center

RESOURCES FOR ADA COORDINATORS
The ADA Help Line: (800) 949-4232Do you have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act? The Great Lakes ADA Center is funded through the federal government to provide free technical assistance on the ADA. You can call 800-949-4232 and talk with a Technical Assistance Specialist at the Great Lakes ADA Center. It is a free and confidential service!

ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
The New England ADA Center hosts an online version of their "ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments" (originally published in 1992). The Action Guide website provides guidance to local and state government entities with obligations under Title II of the ADA.
Use the ADA Action Guide: http://www.adaactionguide.org

ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
Excerpt from the DOJ: This document provides general guidance to assist State and local governments in understanding and complying with the ADA's requirements. For more comprehensive information about specific requirements, government officials can consult the regulation, the 2010 Standards, and the Department's technical assistance publications.
Read the Title II Primer: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/title_ii_primer.html