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Northeast ADA Center | Online Learning
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Jennifer Perry Access Specialist Yang-Tan Institute
It’s that time of year that many of us take advantage of the summer weather and “head to the shore” for some R&R. This webinar will review the scoping and technical requirements for beach access routes from the ABA Outdoor Developed Areas Final Rule. While the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design do not directly address access to beaches, there are still Program Accessibility obligations to consider (for beaches maintained by state/local government entities) that require that programs and activities offered by public entities must be accessible to people with disabilities. This webinar will review the ABA's requirements that apply to beach access routes in national parks and other outdoor areas developed by the federal government, as they can be a useful tool for ADA covered entities that are looking for best practice guidance related to beach access routes. Information Access to Healthcare Medical Records
Joe Zesski Yang-Tan Institute
Trying to Understand Reasonable Small Employer Accommodations - NEADA
Jeffrey Tamburo Extension Faculty Yang-Tan Institute
Transitioning From High School to Secondary Education- NEADA
Year in Review - NEADA
Building Design Access
Information/Web Technology & Access
1:00:00 PM EDT
Yessica GuardiolaCornell University
July 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar discussion will engaged with William Sanchez, Director of Puerto Rico's EEOC office, and Noah Sacks, Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of the Virgin Islands, as they shared their personal and professional perspectives on what has been the greatest successes of the implementation of the ADA, as well as what accessibility and enforcement challenges still remain throughout Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Joe ZesskiCornell University
Jennifer PerryCornell University
July 26th marked the 25th anniversary of the ADA being signed into law. This webinar discussion engaged with Joe Amoroso, Director of New Jersey's Division of Disability Services and Jim Weisman, General Counsel for United Spinal Association, as they shared their personal and professional perspectives on what has been the greatest successes of the implementation of the ADA, as well as what accessibility and enforcement challenges still remain within NY and NJ.
Building Design & Access
This webinar will review the U.S. Access Board’s proposed guidelines that address conditions and constraints that are unique to public rights-of-way, including pedestrian access to sidewalks and streets, crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, and other components of public rights-of-way. We will also discuss the U.S. Department of Justice’s guidance materials re: Title II entities obligations to provide accessible pedestrian walkways for people with disabilities.
This webinar will review the proposed accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical settings by health care providers for diagnostic purposes, including: examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other imaging equipment. The webinar will also discuss the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ guidance information for health care providers regarding their responsibilities to make their services and facilities accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
LaWanda CookCornell University
Chris SweetCornell University
A recent study by the Open Doors Organization revealed that in the past two years, more than 26 million adults with disabilities traveled for business or pleasure. While legislation such as the Air Carrier Accessibility Act (ACAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped to improve travel experiences for people with disabilities, many still face challenges in air travel. Some of the challenges may be due to misunderstanding about one’s rights and responsibilities under relevant legislation. This session will provide an overview of the implications of the ACAA and the ADA on air travel – from booking a flight to boarding and deplaning. Issues such as emergency evacuation and traveling with a service animal will also be addressed.
This webinar will provide an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards requirements for access to Sports Facilities. Topics covered will include Areas of indoor and outdoor sports activity, including court sports, sports fields and other sports (such as gymnastics and wrestling). Dressing, fitting, and locker rooms, team or player seating areas and access to and for exercise equipment and machines will also be reviewed.
This webinar will provide an overview of the recreation areas required to be accessible under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including: amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf, and swimming pools and spas. We will also discuss the ADA Title II and Title III obligations to comply with the recreation accessibility requirements for existing recreation areas and those that are newly constructed or altered.
The Northeast ADA Center staff will answer the ADA and Universal Design building accessibility questions received from stakeholders and also address the most common questions related to building design that our Technical Assistance Staff receives.
This webinar will review the major principles of Universal Design and will also discuss how Universal Design concepts differ from the requirements for physical accessibility that are found in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
This webinar will highlight recent case law and advancements in accessibility surrounding transportation (i.e. the New York City Accessible Taxi Settlement) and review regional transportation issues impacting people with disabilities in the Northeast ADA Center's region.
This webinar will provide an overview of how the ADA applies to transportation for both Title II and Title III entities. We will review the ADA Standards issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that apply to facilities used by state and local governments to provide designated public transportation services, including bus stops and stations, and rail stations. We will also review the Title III regulations that impact transportation, and who is covered under these regulations, i.e. taxi cabs, hotel shuttles, over-the-road buses, etc...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM EST
Erin SemberCornell University
What's Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 4
Jennifer PerryCompliance Specialist,Accessibility Services, a program of United Spinal Association
Part 4 of the series will discuss the remediation of the barriers to accessibility found in the site assessment process and discuss how to apply to the Barrier Removal Standard to determine if barriers are readily achievable to remediate. This part of the series will stress the importance of using the findings of the site assessment to generate an Implementation Plan that will serve as a guide for building owners going forward that want to improve accessibility, but may not have the funds needed to correct every accessible feature in the facility in the immediate future. We will provide attendees with guidance issued by the Department of Justice to help "rank" those accessibility features that are deemed of higher priority –i.e. what do I fix first, and second, etc.
What's Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 3
Part 2 and Part 3 of the series will walk stakeholders through the process of performing a physical accessibility site assessment of their facility (what to look for in the parking areas, entrances, circulation paths, toilet rooms, break rooms, primary function areas, etc...) to help identify where accessibility barriers exist.
What's Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 2
What's Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 1
Part 1 of the series will provide an in-depth review of the Department of Justice's Title III ADA Regulations and highlight the Barrier Removal Standard. Differences between New Construction and Alterations as compared to Barrier Removal efforts will also be discussed.
ADA and territorial Laws and Policies in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Yessica Guardiola
Hannah Rudstam
Quick overview of ADA
Does ADA apply to US territories?
Territorial disability law in Puerto Rico
Recent case law-Puerto Rico
Territorial disability law in the US Virgin Islands
Recent case law-Virgin Islands
Emerging trends & challenges for territorial disability law
On September 19 from 2 PM - 3:30 PM, The Northeast ADA Center is teamed up with United Spinal Association's Accessibility Services program to host a free Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) training webinar on the "trickier" 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design technical requirements. As both United Spinal Association and the Northeast ADA Center provide technical assistance to the public on these technical requirements, we provided a webinar devoted exclusively to addressing your burning ADA accessibility questions.
The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for Places of Transient Lodging (i.e. What types of occupancies are required to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Places of Transient Lodging?)
Participants will learn about the 2010 ADA Standards Safe Harbor regulations and applicability to existing elements of hotels/resorts that are not being altered.
Technical requirements for achieving accessibility with the 2010 ADA Standards (this will include an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards Sections 224 and 806 requirements for places of transient lodging including Guest Rooms with Mobility Features and Guest Rooms with Communication Features)
Review of updated ADA Regulations applicable to places of Transient Lodging (Service Animals, Hotel Reservations, Mobility Devices, Effective Communication Policies, etc.)
Who would benefit from these webinars?
Hotel/Resort owners and managers
Hotel management personnel
Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for play areas (i.e. when are play areas required to be accessible?) -Participants will learn about the ADA’s Program Accessibility and Barrier Removal Standards for Title II and Title III entities and how they should be applied to existing play areas (in place prior to March 15, 2012) that are not being altered. -Technical requirements for achieving accessibility with the 2010 ADA Standards (this will include an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards Section 1008 requirements for play areas): • Play Components • Soft Contained Play Structures • Accessible Routes • Accessible Surfaces Who would benefit from these webinars? -Architects and Playground design/construction professionals -Building owners and managers -Parks and Recreation management personnel -Property Managers -Municipal managers -ADA coordinators -Disability advocates
Topics covered will include: -The 2010 ADA Standards scoping requirements for pools and spas (i.e. when are pools and spas required to be accessible?) -Participants will learn about the ADA’s Program Accessibility and Barrier Removal Standards for Title II and Title III entities and how they should be applied to existing swimming pools, wading pools and spas that were in place prior to January 31, 2013 that are not being altered. -Technical requirements for achieving accessibility with the 2010 ADA Standards (this will include an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards Section 1009 requirements for pool lifts, sloped entries, transfer walls, transfer systems and pool stairs). Who would benefit from these webinars? -Architects -Building owners and managers -Swimming club management personnel -Hotel and resort owners/management -Municipal managers -ADA coordinators -Disability advocates.
Presented Friday, March 30, 2012
This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in the Virgin Islands Building Code differ from federal accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities and accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies. We will also focus on the new guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment.
Presented Friday, March 23, 2012
This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in the 2011 Puerto Rico Building Code differ from federal accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities and accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies. We will also focus on the new guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment.
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Presented Friday, March 16, 2012
This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in the New Jersey Barrier Free Subcode differ from federal accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities and accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies. We will also focus on the new guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment.
Presented Friday, March 09, 2012
This live, instructor-led on-line program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in the 2010 Building Code of New York State differ from federal accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities and accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies. We will also focus on the new guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment.
Presented By: Jennifer Perry, Cornell UniversityJoe Zesski, Northeast ADA Center
The Northeast ADA Center’s technical assistance team provides one-on-one, on-demand ADA guidance to any stakeholder in the region, New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The team connects individuals and organizations with targeted resources and information, and assists with ADA and disability related issues. Because the Northeast ADA Center fields questions from individuals, businesses, educational institutions, state and local governments, disability services and other professionals, we are in a unique position to gather data about common and recurring issues across the region. This webinar will share what the Northeast ADA has learned from its technical assistance data about the most common ADA/disability related issues impacting the region and who is reaching out to the Northeast ADA Center for guidance. This webinar also will highlight outcomes experienced by individuals and organizations who have received technical assistance support from the Northeast ADA.
Reaching Employers about Disability Inclusiveness and the Just-in-Time Program
Presented By: Hannah Rudstam, Cornell University
During this interactive webinar, employers across a variety of sectors will discuss disability inclusiveness practices in their organizations and their implementation of the Just-in-Time approach. Participants will have a chance to pose questions to these employers and discuss the challenges, strategies, solutions and opportunities they experienced in using the JIT approach and cultivating disability inclusive organizations.
Building Trust & Openness The Human Side of Disability in the Workplace
Presented By: Wendy Strobel Gower, Cornell University
When many people think of disability in the workplace, they think of the law. This is understandable; there are several important laws prohibiting disability discrimination at work. Yet, a key issue for both people with disabilities and employers is more on the human side of disability inclusiveness. How can employers build a climate of trust in their organizations so that people with disabilities are willing to come forward? Or, how can applicants and employees with disabilities make decisions about when to trust an employer to disclose a disability? Trust is difficult to define, hard to build and easy to destroy. During this webinar, we will discuss some basic concepts around trust-building and why it is important. Then, we will review research on disability, trust and disclosure. Finally, we will provide practical tips on trust and the disability disclosure decision for both employers and people with disabilities.
Presented By: LaWanda Cook, Cornell University
According to the 2014 Workplace Bullying Institute's U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, 27% of employees have current or past direct experience with abusive conduct at work and 72% are aware of workplace bullying. While our understanding of frequency and impact of this issue among the general population is increasing, workplace bullying is still legal in the U.S. However, little is known about the abusive experiences of workers with disabilities. As members of a protected class, workers with disabilities may have legitimate cause to claim harassment, which unlike bullying, is illegal. This session will explore the definitional and legal differences between bullying and harassment, provide an overview of the impact of bullying in the workplace, describe the recourse available to abused workers with disabilities, and offer suggestions for how employers can foster safer, more accepting workplaces. Relevant findings from Cornell's Work-Life Balance and Disability Study will be shared.
Presented By: Sarah von Schrader, Cornell UniversityJeffrey Tamburo, Cornell University
The aging population is growing and the number of older adults in the workforce is rising, which presents multiple challenges to organizations. Age discrimination and the increased prevalence of disability with age are very common and real concerns among employers and aging workers. This webinar will highlight the realities of this changing workforce, share information on discrimination charges filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and discuss implications for practice for both employers and disability service professionals. This webinar also will discuss the common issues and characteristics of charges jointly filed under the ADA and ADEA. Materials
The SEPD: Social Media and Employment
Presented By: Joe BontkeEEOC
It is more and more common that employers recruit, screen, and conduct much of the hiring process online. While this has given employers new ways of finding workers, it has presented challenges for employers and for people with disabilities. Joe Bontke of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will detail some of the pitfalls that employers may face regarding on line tools and processes under the ADA. He will also look ahead to potential emerging issues in online employment practices and the rights of people with disabilities.
The SEPD: Opportunities and Challenges
Presented By: Joe ZesskiNortheast ADA Center
In September 2014, New York began its Employment First Initiative to promote the integration of New Yorker's with disabilities into the workforce. This webinar will examine the employment disparity of people with disabilities, its negative effects, and how governmental action such as the Employment First Initiative can help to reverse the underemployment of working age people with disabilities. We will also look at how local disability agencies, like centers for independent living, have been a part of the Employment First Initiative and the progress of their efforts. Materials
Presented Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Erin SemberNortheast ADA Center
Joe ZesskiNortheast ADA Center
Even though it's been nearly 25 years since the passing of the ADA, many of us are still often unsure or unclear about what the ADA covers, and who and what it applies to. This webinar will feature the Northeast ADA Center Technical Assistance Team sharing, and answering, some of the ADA related questions that are still most often asked by our constituents in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, New York and New Jersey. We will primarily focus on the ADA's definition of disability, the basic requirements related to accessibility and accommodations within employment, public, and private business settings, and how you can file a disability discrimination or ADA violation complaint. This webinar would likely be of interest to anyone looking to learn and understand more about the basic components of the ADA! Materials
Section 503, the ADA Amendments Act ...: Scenario Clinic
Presented Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Hannah RudstamNortheast ADA Center
Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (RA) Section 503 impact how employers recruit, hire, retain and accommodate workers with disabilities. Signed into law in 2008, the ADA Amendments Act has changed the employment landscape for individuals with disabilities. Most of what is written about Section 503 and the ADA Amendments Act has been directed toward employers. But individuals with disabilities are also impacted. During these two webinars, we will co-explore the meaning of Section 503 and the ADAAA for individuals with disabilities and for the employment service providers who serve them. The October 22 webinar is an interactive session that will focus on real-life employment implications for RA Section 503 and ADAAA for individuals with disabilities and those who serve them. Materials
Section 503 ...: Supporting Employers and People with Disabilities
Presented Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Recent changes in disability laws and policies could lead to sweeping changes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace and other areas of life. New rules for Rehabilitation Act (RA) Section 503 impact how employers recruit, hire, retain and accommodate workers with disabilities. Signed into law in 2008, the ADA Amendments Act has changed the employment landscape for individuals with disabilities. Most of what is written about Section 503 and the ADA Amendments Act has been directed toward employers. But individuals with disabilities are also impacted. During these two webinars, we will co-explore the meaning of Section 503 and the ADAAA for individuals with disabilities and for the employment service providers who serve them. The October 8 webinar focuses on what people with disabilities and VR professionals most need to know about RA Section 503 and the ADAAA (as well as other laws). Materials
The State of Disability Law in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
The State of Disability Law, Policy and Practice in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Presented Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 2:00-3:00PM
Yessica GuardiolaNortheast ADA Center
People with disabilities in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are covered by US Federal law covering the rights of people with disabilities in employment, community participation, commerce and other areas of life. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. During this session, we will examine laws, policies and trends impacting disability in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. We will examine the application of the ADA, including case law in this area and consider laws, issues and policies unique to these Territories.
Twenty-Four Years of the ADA
Presented Wednesday, July 09, 2014, 2:00-3:00PM
The ADA was passed 24 years ago amidst a great hope that this bold new legislation would remove barriers to equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities across several life spheres. In what areas have we made progress over the last 24 years? In what areas do we still have work to do? What possibilities do new policies and legislative changes bring? In this session, we will draw from several sources to reflect upon our progress toward the goal of equal opportunity and access. We will focus on several life spheres for people with disabilities, including economic life, employment, physical and program access, education, and health and safety.
ADA In Higher Education
In the postsecondary education setting, students with disabilities, faculty, and administration have rights and responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. For students, their rights have changed since leaving the high school setting and they are solely responsible for advocating for reasonable accommodations. For faculty and administration, they must insure equal access and opportunity to students with disabilities on campus, in campus housing, in the classroom, and online. This webinar will discuss the requirements of the ADA and Section 504, reasonable accommodation and essential course requirements in the academic setting, and some of the common questions and challenges heard by the Northeast ADA Center. This presentation is intended for a broad audience of students with disabilities, faculty, and administrators.
For many organizations, recruitment is a "make or break" function. Making sure the right people are in the right job at the right time can make the different between meeting organizational goals and falling short. Recruitment is also a statement (often tacit) about where an organization expects to find talent and who they believe has it. Because the recruitment function is key to both organizational goals and diversity/inclusion, it has become a focus for recent legislative rules changes, such as Rehabilitation Act Section 503 and VEVRAA. During this webinar, we will use an interactive scenario-based approach to examine some legal, human and practical issues around recruiting qualified people with disabilities. In addition to the scenario discussion, we will include a look at resources for recruiting qualified candidates with disabilities.
Since 1990, when the ADA was passed, employers have been required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with covered disabilities. Though many employers understand the basics of their legal obligations around accommodation, they may struggle with applying accommodation processes in real life in the workplace. This interactive webinar will include an exploration of some everyday dilemmas around the accommodation process by examining actual accommodation scenarios. These scenarios will touch upon a range of legal, human and practical issues related to accommodations. What constitutes an "accommodation request?" What is a "good faith effort" to engage in the interactive process? What if an accommodation doesn't work? What about leave and re-assignment? What role should managers/supervisors play in the accommodation process? What happens when a job or role changes? During this session, we will consider real-life scenarios touching upon these questions. Then we will explore possible response options, considering the consequences of possible actions.
ADA Basics: What DSP's Need to Know ...
Disability Service Professionals (DSPs) play an important role in the employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities. This webinar will review Title I of the ADA as it relates to the work of DSPs including vocational counselors and placement specialists. An overview of Northeast ADA Center's "Making Work Happen" Online Tutorial will also be provided.
Managing Training Requests ...
LaWanda Cook Extension Faculty Yang-Tan Institute
Responding to training requests/Assessing needs
Smoothing the process: ensuring clear communication and confirming mutual expectations
Developing a basic contract
Getting references and referrals
Overview of leisure and disability coping
The ADA and Worksite Wellness Programming
Summary of Cornell/SUNY-Cortland Worksite Wellness Study Findings
Employment 2013: Hot-Button Issues
Hannah Rudstam Extension Faculty Yang-Tan Institute
What are the issues? Why did they emerge now?
Leave as an accommodation: What are best practices? How much leave has to be granted? Does the ADA AA change leave practices?
Accommodating veterans with disabilities - particularly signature disabilities
Integrating disability into diversity planning
Other hot-button issues on the horizon
Summary: What do you see as hot button issues?
About Hiring: Responding to Emerging Trends
Presented Thursday, December 15, 2011
Erin SemberTechnical Assistance Coordinator,Employment and Disability Institue, Cornell University
Presentation Slides (en español): Download the slides
Engaging People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Minding Your Business: Engaging People with Learning, Psychiatric, and Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace
Presented Thursday, December 8, 2011
LaWanda CookExtension FacultyYang-Tan Institute
Despite the passing of the ADA in 1990 and ADAAA in 2008, qualified jobseekers with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in getting permanent, viable jobs. While some of these barriers are directly related to having a disability, others are not and have to do more with subtle but distinct characteristics and changes in the labor market, business, and the organizational climate. Some of these trends could be good news for jobseekers with disabilities, while others may not be. The purpose of this webinar is to get beyond just basic information about legal rights and obligations under the ADA and to move toward enabling participants to expand their knowledge of the existing climate and create strategies to enhance their job seeking effectiveness. This webinar is ideal for job seekers with disabilities, employment service providers, vocational rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals, and employers. Materials:
Inclusive Talent Management: Organizational trends that make engaging people with disabilities a business imperative
Presented Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wendy Strobel GowerDirector, Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute
uring this workshop, we will explore connections between disability inclusiveness and organizational effectiveness or competitive advantage. How are current workplace, business and disability trends creating new imperatives for talent management? Using both presentation and interactive formats, this webinar will both consider these trends and engage participants in active discussions of emerging dilemmas around disability inclusiveness in the workplace. Included in the session, will be a consideration of how to retain talent through accommodation, workforce trends that impact retention, and issues related to supervising people with disabilities in the work place. Materials:
Disability Inclusiveness: An Approach for Mid-level Managers
Presented Thursday, September 15, 2011
Hannah RudstamExtension FacultyYang-Tan Institute
Managers and supervisors are the kingpins of any diversity or inclusion initiative in the workplace. They are the first-line gatekeepers of decisions about hiring, coaching, performance, promotions, employee development, accommodation and termination. Yet, they have largely been left out of the equation when we consider disability inclusiveness efforts. Thus far, no disability inclusiveness programs have been crafted specifically to engage mid-level managers-to fit their roles, their challenges and their unique contribution to the inclusion effort. The "world" of the manager/supervisor has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Managers today have more direct reports, must often lead remotely, are confronted by rapidly changing, complex organizational structures, and often face increasing productivity expectations along with shrinking budgets. Also, there is significant "churn" today in the manager/supervisor role and this constant change in manager/supervisor ranks clearly impacts the work lives of people with disabilities. For these reasons, traditional training may not be the best way to reach these key players. What is needed is an initiative that makes sense and is useable in the world of a manager. What is needed is a "just-in-time" approach. During this webinar, we will discuss how economic and workforce trends have impacted the world of the mid-level manager and what this could mean for workers with disabilities. Then, we will review a new approach being taken by the Northeast ADA Center at Cornell University to enhance disability inclusiveness in the workplace by reaching mid-level managers. This webinar is ideally suited for human resource professionals, diversity professionals, people with disabilities, disability service providers, ADA Coordinators, state/local government professionals, career counselors, and anyone interested in disability and workplace issues.
Presented June 17, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Carol BlessingExtension FacultyYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Presentation Slides: Download the slides (pdf, 1,391k)
Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 70KB)
Presented Thursday, May 05, 2011
Despite two decades of ADA protections, the economic and employment life conditions of people with disabilities have not significantly changed. Though the reasons for this are complex and multi-facetted, the attitudes and beliefs of employers are a key factor contributing to these disappointing statistics. Clearly, new approaches are needed to reach employers to enhance disability inclusiveness in the workplace. During this session, we will explore a knowing--doing gap that has limited the effectiveness of disability and employment programs. That is, though employers for the most part know about the ADA and legal compliance, this knowledge is largely not being translated into actions which will improve the working lives of people with disabilities. Further, we will explore one intervention designed to bridge this knowing--doing gap--an intervention based on building collaborations, forging strategic partnerships and offering blended learning. Finally, we will report findings from a mixed methods study of the impacts of this program. This presentation would benefit disability researchers, Human Resource professionals, disability service providers, diversity professionals, and individuals with disabilities. Materials:
Current Hiring Trends and Techniques; Implications
Presented February 25, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Hannah Rudstam, Ph.D.Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute
Presentation Slides: Download the slides (pdf, 550k)
Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 71KB)
Disability Disclosure in the Workplace: Recent Research
Disability Disclosure in the Workplace: Recent Research on Current Practices and Challenges
Erin SemberSarah von Schrader
Overview of Cornell research study
Practices of job-seekers with disabilities
Practices of employees with disabilities
Disability-related practices of employers
Finding and Using Disability Statistics
Finding and Using Disability Statistics: Available Data, Reporting Issues and Resources
Presented August 19, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
William EricksonResearch SpecialistYang-Tan Institute
Sukyeong PiResearch AssociateYang-Tan Institute
Presentation Slides: Download the slides (pdf, 1,582k)
Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 62KB)
Building Capacity: Lessons Learned
Presented Thursday, August 11, 2011
The ADA Trainer Network was created by the Northeast ADA Center at the Yang-Tan Institute at Cornell University. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance our capacity to reach a broader range of stakeholders in our region - stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the ADA whether in their personal experience, in a professional role, through employment, in their business and customer interactions, in their relationship to the built environment or in their participation in other programs and policies. This session will include some of the findings from the research component of this project and some of the lessons learned since the inception of the program. This webinar is ideally suited for past ADA Trainer Network participants as well as others interested in launching a similar Train the Trainer program in their own communities.
Women with Disabilities: Effects ...
Presented January 27, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Larry Featherston, Ph.D.Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute
Presentation Slides: Download the slides (pdf, 614k)
Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 73KB)
Returning Veterans with Disabilities: (VEVRAA, FMLA, etc.)
Presented Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 1:00:00 PM EST
On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, we will celebrate Veterans Day. To commemorate the contribution of the men and women who have served our country, this webinar focuses on creating workplace cultures, policies and practices that are effective for transitioning veterans, including veterans with disabilities. We will provide an overview of the employment situation of veterans with disabilities, focusing on emerging laws in this area and on the experiences of veterans with disabilities as they transition to the civilian workforce. The session will be co-facilitated by Edgar Johnson, a talent acquisition professional at Cornell University who is himself a veteran. Edgar will focus on effective strategies to recruit and retain veterans and veterans with disabilities. Finally, we will consider the human perspective. How can employers create employment policies, practices and cultures that are both effective and that foster a climate of trust for the many veterans who will be returning to our workplaces?
Welcoming Veterans with Disabilities ...
Presented Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 2:00-3:00PM
Clearly, there is a great deal of goodwill to welcome returning veterans and support them in their transition to civilian life. Since 2001, about 2.5 million veterans served in Iraq or Afghanistan. About half of these returning veterans will have a disability. Is this goodwill translating into real efforts to enhance the quality of life and work for returning veterans with disabilities? During this webinar, we will examine some research studies on the status of veterans with disabilities in community participation, education and employment. Then, we will review three MakingWorkHappen—Toolkits about veterans with disabilities: One Toolkit for veterans, one Toolkit for disability service providers, and one Toolkit for employers.
Housing and Disability Issues
Presented Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 2:00-3:00PM
Luz SemeahNortheast ADA Center
The search for housing can be a very stressful and multifaceted process for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Among other things, this process requires the evaluation of different factors, such as one's credit score, housing costs in relation to income and employment status, and space requirements. Many veterans with disabilities encounter stress during the search process and experience dissatisfaction with their housing, especially, when considering their disabilities in relation to their housing circumstances and needs. This webinar will discuss findings from a study which focused on the rental housing search and occupancy experiences of veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Presented Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 2:30-4:00PM
Miranda LevyTraining and Information SpecialistNorthwest ADA Center
Workplace Disability Inclusiveness for Veterans with Disabilities
Presented Thursday, June 30, 2011
Recently, there has been a surge of goodwill among employers to "do the right thing" in employing veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. While this goodwill is laudable, we must pose a question. Will this goodwill be enough? To a large degree, veterans' workplace issues are disability workplace issues. During this webinar, we will explore the findings of two studies on workplace issues for returning veterans with disabilities recently conducted by Northeast ADA Center in collaboration with the National ADA Network, the National SHRM organization, the Kessler Foundation. Both studies focus on knowledge, beliefs/expectations and behaviors/practices around workplace disability inclusiveness for veterans. One of these studies examines employers; the other study centers on veterans themselves. This webinar would be ideally suited for HR professionals, business leaders, VR professionals, disability advocates, military professionals, and service providers.
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Next Steps: Heroes at Work: Veterans with Disabilities in the Workplace
Presented December 17, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Judy YoungAssistant Director of Training and DevelopmentYang-Tan Institute, Cornell University
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Emergency Preparedness and Law Enforcement
Presented Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Joe Zesski
Community Education Coordinator,
In order to best assist individuals with disabilities in an emergency situation, first responders must be aware of the preparation needed in serving this community. Flexibility and creativity may be called for in order to insure individuals who have disabilities are able to access emergency services and to do so effectively. This webinar will address the issues of physical, communication, and programmatic access as well as the responders' need to understand the potential unique challenges facing this segment of the population and how to serve them in a respectful manner. First responders and community emergency preparedness teams will primarily benefit from this presentation, but individuals with disabilities may also find it useful in communicating their needs in an emergency situation.
Presented Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The definition of "disability" according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
What legal/ADA compliance considerations there are for law enforcement;
What "accessibility" is and how to provide it;
Effective ways to interact with people with different types of disabilities. particularly within typical law enforcement situations; and
Examples of possible ways to adapt procedures and protocols to ensure maximum effectiveness in communication and interaction with someone with a disability.
Presented Thursday, February 24, 2011
Technical Assistance Coordinator,
Employment and Disability Institue, Cornell University
Business Continuity (also known as Continuity of Operations Plan) is planning for a disaster/emergency event by ensuring continuous operation of the organization related to its essential functions and day-to-day operations. The Business Continuity plan is designed to outline protocols and procedures for maintaining daily operation and product/service delivery in the midst of local, regional, or national emergencies.
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Online Accessibility for the University Learning Environment
This webinar will explore the requirement for college and university online courses to be accessible. It will review the relevant laws and explain their relationship to a postsecondary institution's online content. It will discuss what an accessible online course will look like and share tips for practical application of accessibility principles.
Supplemental Material: First Steps Web Accessibility at Colleges and Universities
Much of work, play and community interaction happens online or via mobile apps. The web connects businesses, government and individuals with and without disabilities in numerous ways. How the ADA applies to the web is an essential issue that continues to develop. This webinar will look at the issue of the ADA and the web, consider recent changes, and examine other relevant regulations effecting web access for people with disabilities.
State and local governments have long had a requirement to ensure effective communication. People are familiar with providing sign language interpreters or alternate materials, but often don't realize that this requirement extends to information accessed through the web. We will discuss the need of local government and other Title II entities to create accessible websites and media. We will also cover developments in the Title II ADA regulations.
Jared SmithWebAIM
Web accessibility basics (overview of guidelines and laws, principles of accessibility, evaluation tools)
Business case for web accessibility for Title I entities (i.e. Application systems and benefits systems)
Recent Court Decisions of interest in web accessibility (i.e. Netflix decision)
Business Case for Web Accessibility for Customer Access
New Regulations impacting web accessibility for Title II and Title III Entities
Next Steps: Update on Accessible IT and Websites
Presented November 22, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Wendy Strobel-GowerDirector, Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute
Is your website accessible? If not, your business or organization risks loosing touch with a significant segment of your potential users: people with disabilities. Over the past several years, many advances have been made in website accessibility. During this session, we will co-explore current and emerging legal issues around website accessibility and discuss technical updates.
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WebAIM Accessibility Series: Flash Accessibility
WebAIM: Flash Accessibility
Presented March 18, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Jared SmithWebAIMhttp://webaim.org
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Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 67KB)
WebAIM Accessibility Series: Creating Accessible Content ...
WebAIM Accessibility Series: Creating Accessible Content in MS Work & PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Presented February 22, 2010, 2:00-4:00PM
Jonathan WhitingWebAIMhttp://webaim.org
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WebAIM Accessibility Series: Javascript
Presented January 11, 2010, 2:00-4:00PM
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WebAIM Accessibility Series: Advanced HTML
Presented December 11, 2009, 2:00-4:00PM
Jared Smith & Jonathan WhitingWebAIMhttp://webaim.org
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Review of Computer Technology and Assistive Devices
Tina OddoCenter for Assistive TechnologyUniversity of Buffalo
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Presented: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 1:00:00 PM EDT
Wendy Strobel Gower, Yang-Tan Institute
Incidence of autism is on the rise in our country, yet many of the resources available to understand the needs of this community are limited to the very young. This webinar will focus on strategies to work effectively with young adults with autism as they access the health care system, either alone or with family support. Discussion will focus on understanding the autism spectrum, basic etiquette in working with the autistic community, and modifications or accommodations that might make this easier for both the provider and the person with a disability. Case study examples from across the region will be provided to ensure that learning occurs in the context of everyday lived experiences.
Aid in understanding the various ways individuals on the autism spectrum experience and interact with the world
Provide tips on interacting with the autistic community
Provide information on the obligation health care facilities have to accommodate people with disabilities along with strategies to implement those accommodations.
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Presented: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 1:00:00 PM EDT
Jennifer Perry, Yang-Tan Institute
As follow-up to our Webinar on The Rights of People with Disabilities as Community Members, please join us for the webinar on Community Accessibility Q&A. This session will feature guest speakers from our region that will respond to questions re: community inclusion for people with disabilities, as well as the Independent Living Movement, and "tie in" how the ADA and the Olmstead decision have impacted the disability community. Guest speakers will discuss both the advances in community inclusion, as well as the challenges that remain.
Presented: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 1:00:00 PM EDT
LaWanda Cook, Yang-Tan Institute
The ADA and other disability laws exist to promote the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community life. This session will feature guest speakers who will discuss how the ADA and the Olmstead Decision have impacted the lives of persons with disabilities as community members. Materials
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the ADA
Next Steps: Intersections & Crossroads: New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the ADA
Presented October 21, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Frank Vespa-PapaleoAttorney with significant experience in NJ Civil Rights Legislation
The Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination arose from a legacy we can all be proud of. These two laws ensure that people with disabilities can access many areas of life that were previously closed to them. Yet, the intersection and practical application of this state and federal law can be confusing. During this session, participants will review and compare the major features of these two laws across several areas of life, focusing on employment, housing and other areas of program and physical accessibility.
New York State Human Rights Law and the ADA
Next Steps: Intersections & Crossroads: New York State Human Rights Law and the ADA
Presented September 23, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
John HerrionDirector of Disability RightsNew York State Division of Human Rights
The Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York Human Rights Law arose from a legacy we can all be proud of. These two laws ensure that people with disabilities can access many areas of life that were previously closed to them. Yet, the intersection and practical application of this state and federal law can be confusing. During this session, participants will review and compare the major features of these two laws across several areas of life, focusing on employment, housing and other areas of life.
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During this webinar, we will explore and discuss scenarios related to serving people with disabilities in a variety of sectors and businesses. Building upon the September 9 webinar, we will pose short scenarios describing real-life dilemmas around accessibility and serving people with disabilities. The scenarios will be drawn from a variety of settings, including healthcare, retail, hospitality, recreation and education. Attendees will have a chance to interact and discuss these scenarios with the facilitator.
People with disabilities make up a significant customer base for businesses across our country. With the aging of the population and with the greater participation of people with disabilities in community and commerce, the disability market is rapidly expanding. How can business and agencies make sure that they are accessible and welcoming to this rapidly expanding market? This webinar provides information on market trends, effective communication, accessibility, and an overview of practical tips for expanding your market though reaching people with disabilities. Materials:
Revised definition of service animals under the ADA
Service animal inquiries under the ADA
Differences between the ADA and other laws impacting people who use service animals (i.e. Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act)
Market & Disability Trends
Open for Business: Market & Disability Trends
Presented July 23, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Hannah RudstamExtension FacultyYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Service Animals: The Legal and Practical Issues
Presented April 22, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
**NOTE: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has revised the definition of "service animal" in both Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This revision took effect on March 15, 2011, after the presentation of this webinar. Therefore some of the information included in this presentation is no longer accurate. Most significantly- the DOJ has now limited the definition of "service animal" to dogs only. The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. The final rule also clarifies that individuals with mental disabilities who use service animals that are trained to perform a specific task are protected by the ADA. The rule permits the use of trained miniature horses as alternatives to dogs, subject to certain limitations. To allow flexibility in situations where using a horse would not be appropriate, the final rule does not include miniature horses in the definition of "service animal." For more information on the new regulations surrounding service animals, go to: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm#final_RIA
Erin SemberTechnical Assistance Coordinator, Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
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Transcript: Download the webinar transcript (txt, 75KB)
State of the Community Virtual Conference: How the ADA TLN is Changing Local Communities
Joe Zesski, Cornell University
Since 2007, the Northeast ADA Center and its ADA National Network partners have trained hundreds of disability professionals, advocates, and others to present a carefully designed curriculum to affect change in attitudes and behaviors around disability inclusiveness. This national capacity building initiative is known as the ADA Trainer/Leadership Network (TLN).Collectively TLN members have conducted ADA training for thousands of civic organizations, businesses, municipalities, employers, and community groups. Tune in to learn more about the TLN and hear about the awesome work TLN members have done to increase understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in their communities!
Jeffrey TamburoYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Jennifer PerryYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
This webinar discusses the intersection of America's aging population and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the American population ages and more individuals join the ranks of senior citizens, more Americans inevitably will have disabilities, and in turn, benefit from this landmark civil rights law. Title I of the ADA, which covers employment, requires that reasonable accommodations be made available to qualified senior workers with disabilities. Titles II and III of the ADA mandate access to programs, goods, and services by people with disabilities, including requirements that largely benefit older American's as they participate in community life. We will review how these various ADA regulations benefit an aging population by discussing several key areas of the law that directly impact older Americans.
Presented By: Joe Zesski, Cornell University
The Northeast ADA Center receives calls and emails from university faculty, students, offices for students with disabilities services, and administrators. This webinar will highlight some of the most commonly heard questions and difficult dilemmas that we have heard related to the postsecondary education setting.
With the college semester having just commenced or beginning soon, it Is a good time to review the rights and obligations of students with disabilities and universities. Students with disabilities have greater responsibilities for seeking accommodations in the postsecondary setting than they had in high school. Colleges and universities must comply with Section 504 and either Title II or III of the ADA. We will talk about the intersection of rights and responsibilities for both students with disabilities and postsecondary schools.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 1:00:00 PM EST
The web has opened up new avenues for people with disabilities to participate in education, business, and government. Many private and public institutions conduct much of their business on the web including administering exams and courses. This webinar will discuss the accessibility requirements and challenges for Title II and III organizations in delivering these materials to individuals with disabilities effectively and in compliance with Title II and III ADA requirements. Materials
Plain Language Communication in the Field of Disability
Wednesday, December 03, 2014, 2:00:00 PM EST
Sara VanLooy, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Hannah Rudstam, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Communicating in the field of disability has its own set of challenges. How can we communicate clearly for our broad range of stakeholders, each with their own language, needs and level of understanding? How can we hold true to legal or policy terms while keeping writing simple? How can we keep communications brief without using jargon or acronyms? These and other dilemmas are faced almost daily by those who communicate about disability issues. During this webinar, we will use both presentation and conversation to show key points about plain language writing in the disability field. Materials
School's Out, Now What? Inclusive Extra-Curricular Activities
Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 2:00-3:00PM
LaWanda Cook, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
The Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the ADA require that public schools provide program access for students with disabilities. These requirements extend to extra-curricular events offered by the school. This webinar will include a review of the US Department of Education's January 2013 letter detailing the obligation of public schools to include students with disabilities in athletic programming under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It will also consider the benefits of inclusion for students with and without disabilities. Materials
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Disability in Higher Education: Legal, Practical and Human Issues
Presented March 25, 2010, 1:00-2:30PM
Wendy Strobel GowerDirector, Northeast ADA CenterYang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability