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Home / Training / Training Calendars / Regional / Regional Events List Standard Available Training Training Topics Customized Training Training Registration Form Online Training Request Form Training Calendars Regional National Distance Education Quiz Book Training Tools FAQs Podcasts of Training Items REGIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR    Calendar View 9/16/2010 Serving Customers with Disabilities by Pat Going & Cindy Powell, 6pm - 8pm People with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the U.S. The 54 million Americans with disabilities are potential customers for businesses that are accessible. The primary focus of this training will be tips for providing outstanding customer service to people who possess billions of dollars in discretionary spending: people with disabilities. Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, dinner. Register for "Serving Customers with Disabilities" 9/22/2010 Effective Communication by Cindy Powell, 10am - 12pm After receiving a request for a sign language interpreter, is it okay to ask a deaf person to bring a friend or family member to interpret? Can I ask a staff member who knows a lot of sign language to interpret? Where can I find an interpreter? Who pays for the interpreter? What does the ADA say about Braille, captioning, large print, telecommunications and other auxiliary aids and services that promote effective communication? This training answers all of those questions and much more.  Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, lunch. Register for "Effective Communication" 10/14/2010 *Supervisors Primer - How to Interact with Your Employees with Disabilities by Jana Burke, 6pm - 8pm Designed to address the needs of supervisors, this session provides a brief overview of the ADA employment provisions under Title I, and best employment practices to ensure compliance with the law. Special attention is paid towards accommodating employees with disabilities, confidentiality, and other personnel issues.  Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, dinner. Register for "*Supervisors Primer - How to Interact with Your Employees with Disabilities" 10/20/2010 HR Strategies for ADA Compliance by Jana Burke, 10am - 12pm This training on the Americans with Disabilities Act is designed specifically for Human Resources professionals. Please note – this session will NOT include an overview of the ADA employment provisions. Instead, we will focus on an in-depth discussion of effective policies, practices, and procedures for ADA and ADAAA compliance. Attendees will leave with resources and tools to make ADA compliance easier and less stressful!  Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, lunch. Register for "HR Strategies for ADA Compliance" 11/11/2010 ADA Update - Keeping up with the Changes in the ADA by Candice Brandt, 6pm - 8pm The ADA has now celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its passage, the ADA has had several changes to provide greater accessibility for people with disabilities.  In this session, participants will be given an overview of the ADA & the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 as well as an overview of significant cases that have molded and enforced the law.   Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, dinner. Register for "ADA Update - Keeping up with the Changes in the ADA" 11/17/2010 Building Codes & ADA Standards by Rob Gilkerson, 10am - 12pm This session will focus on the differences between the current ADA Standards enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice, and ANSI A117.1-2003 which is enforced by local building code officials. Throughout this presentation common errors and mistakes seen in new construction will be reviewed. Numerous examples that appear to be accessible will be discussed. Examples of accessible facilities will also be shared.  Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, lunch. Register for "Building Codes & ADA Standards" 12/15/2010 How to Conduct a Facility Audit by Pat Going, Rob Gilkerson & Geoff Ames, 10am - 12pm This is a practical “how to” session that will take you through the process of conducting an ADA accessibility audit in an existing facility. Throughout the session, participants will be informed on common ADA accessibility errors and misconceptions.  This training is a must-have for anyone responsible for physical barrier removal! FYI: This training is an expanded power point version of the Existing Facility Checklist CD. After the presentation participants will receive hands-on training by completing a quick facility audit of the training facility. Cost: $15.00, includes training, materials, lunch. Register for "How to Conduct a Facility Audit" Calendar View Research Newsletter Signup About Us Members Only ADA Intro Our online surveys are powered by SurveyGizmo. Grant # H133A060079; Privacy Statement: Terms: Site Map: