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Learn the latest information on the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center's 20th annual ADA Update conference featuring representatives from: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission U.S. Department of Justice United States Access Board Federal Transportation Administration (invited) Keynote Speaker on September 18: Kirk M. Bauer, JD U.S. Army, Retired Executive Director, Disabled Sports USA This year's breakout sessions will include tracks on: Accessibility & Design ADA & Employment General ADA Topics Title II - ADA Coordinator Continuing Education Credits American Institute of Architects (AIA) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) HR Certification Institute (HRCI) ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) Stay current with government and regional practices and policies, hone your skills, and expand your network!

NH Governor's Commission on Disability
603-271-2837

NH Governor's Commission on Disability
603-271-2837

New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Disability
603-271-2837

Purpose of this workshop: This free and open to the public workshop will teach you how to read architectural drawings.

Learning objectives: After taking this workshop you will be able to:

1. Identify sets of drawings

2. Interpret drawings

3. Determine accessibility issues according to the Americans with Disabilities Act

Taught by: Architectural Designer Meghan Dufresne, LEED AP from the New England ADA Center, a project of the Institute for Human Centered Design.

Join the ADA National Network at the NFPA Conference & Expo®, June 10th - 13th, Chicago, IL.
The NFPA Conference & Expo® is for everyone concerned with creating and maintaining a safe environment for occupants of the buildings & spaces for which they are responsible. The inaugural Accessibility Expo will feature products specifically designed to help comply with the ADA and to improve quality of life and safety for people with disabilities. This new event feature is designed to inform building designers, builders, managers and safety executives, and to promote the idea of moving beyond the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The NFPA Conference & Expo brings to life the technologies, products and services that can help you design, build, manage and maintain facilities that conform to accepted fire, life safety, and electrical codes and standards. If your work brings you into contact with building codes, fire and electrical codes, or safety codes and standards, this event is designed for you.

For complete information on the NFPA Conference and Expo, and to register for FREE access to the exhibit hall, visit www.nfpa.org/expo. Visit the ADA National Network in booth 1277.

Accessibility standards for transportation facilities apply to the construction and alteration of transportation facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and became effective November 29, 2006. The Department of Transportation (DOT) adopted these standards based on updated guidelines issued by the Board. This session will review the provisions for fixed guideway stations, intercity rail stations, and bus shelters along with some along with some additional requirements established by the U S Department of Justice.

Presenters:
Melissa Andersen
Transportation Specialist
US Access Board

Scott J. Windley
Accessibility Specialist

If you’ve missed the chance to have a question answered in other Board webinars, this session is for you. Session participants are requested to submit questions in advance on the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standard, the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard, Section 508, Medical Diagnostic Equipment or other Board rulemakings or activities. Accessibility specialists will answer questions submitted in advance during the first half of the session, leaving time in the second half to answer questions in the live session.

Presenters:
Marsha K. Mazz
Director
Office of Technical and Information Services
US Access Board

Rex Pace
Senior Accessibility Specialist and Technical Assistance Coordinator
US Access Board

Tim Creagan
Senior Accessibility Specialist/Information Technology
US Access Board

Accessible fire alarm systems are required where systems provide audible coverage under the ADA and the ABA. These systems are required to comply with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 72. A representative from NFPA will provide an overview of the requirements contained in NRPA 72 including specific criteria for visible alarms such as flash frequency, color, intensity, placement, and synchronization.

Presenters:
Jim Pecht
Accessibility Specialist/Librarian
US Access Board

Lee richardson
Senior Electrical Engineer
NFPA

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 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.

Methods of connection: Audio via telephone (fee applies); Audio via Webinar Platform (free of charge)