Accessible Detention and Correctional Facilities

Accessible Detention and Correctional Facilities

When
Oct 1, 20262:30pm to 4:00pm
Eastern Time
Cost
Free
Where
Virtual
Format
Live event
Category
Other Topics
Registration
Required
Sponsors
Region 5 – Great Lakes ADA Center
Accessibility Features
Open or Closed Captions

American Sign Language (ASL) is available upon request, but please make your request in advance.

Designing detention and correctional facilities pose additional challenges and considerations to ensure security, safety, and accessibility. This presentation will provide an overview of the scoping and technical requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards for provisions addressing holding cells and housing cells with mobility and communication features, visiting areas, and medical care facilities within detention and correctional facilities. In addition to information found in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the presenter will highlight additional requirements for detention and correctional facilities defined by the ADA Title II regulations.

This webinar will include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning.

Participants may submit questions in advance of the webinar during the registration process or may ask questions during the live session.

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Registration deadline
Sep 30, 2026