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Deaf Rights Symposium
Event Date/Time:
Friday, August 18th, 2017 to Sunday, August 20th, 2017
Location:
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois
Description:
The Americans with Disabilities Act and other similar civil rights laws are purposefully broad to include protections for a diverse population of people with disabilities. How do these laws apply to d/Deaf specific issues? How can d/Deaf people utilize these laws to their fullest capacity to protect their right to equal opportunity? What should service providers know when it comes to serving d/Deaf individuals?
This conference provides education and professional development to providers and consumers working with and navigating the rights of d/Deaf persons toward effective communication and equitable participation in society. The conference will focus on issues of access and equitable treatment in the areas of:
- Arts and Culture;
- Employment;
- Government Services;
- High Education;
- Healthcare;
- Judicial and Law Enforcement;
- Professional Services (Legal, Financial, etc)
From the Sponsor:
Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center
Audience:
Business, State and Local Government, People with DisabilitiesTopic:
Telecommunication (ADA Title IV), Technology (Accessible), Employment (ADA Title I), Education, General ADA Information, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III)Registration:
Required
Cost:
$450/$600
Registration Link:
Registration Deadline:
Friday, July 14, 2017
