Mid-Atlantic ADA Update 2017

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 to Friday, September 15th, 2017

Location: 

Sheraton Tysons Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, Virginia 22182

Description: 

The Mid-Atlantic ADA Update is the region's leading conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15, 2017

Pre-Conference Session "ADA Overview"  
Wednesday, September 13 - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
No additional charge!  

Please join us to learn from the experts on the ADA! The 24th annual Mid-Atlantic ADA Update will feature speakers from:

  • Businesses: Capital One, Reasonable Accommodation LLC, BroadFutures, Booz Allen Hamilton, EY, Northrop Grumman, Seyfarth Shaw, Lockheed Martin, C5 Consulting, DXC Technology
  • Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Department of Transportation, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Communications Commission, U.S.Access Board
  • State and Local Government Agencies: Montgomery County (MD) Government, Delaware Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Corrections, Arlington (VA) Sheriff's Office, Philadelphia Department of Prisons
  • Non-Profits: Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Disability Rights Network, National Federation for the Blind
  • Universities: American University, University of Maryland, Towson State University 

Keynote Speakers: 

  • Judith Heumann, disability rights activist and former Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State
  • Dr. Josie Badger, Youth Director, Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Breakout sessions will address the ADA in these areas:

  • Disability Employment
  • State and Local Government 
  • Veterans
  • Business responsibilities and best practices
  • Higher Education
  • Service Animals
  • Corrections and Law Enforcement
  • Communication

Continuing Education - Up to 12 hours available!
Applications for credits will be submitted for approval to organizations that certify human resource professionals, architects, rehabilitation counselors and ADA Coordinators. We also offer a certificate of participation for employee development hours. 

Networking Opportunities!
Meet, learn and share with other professionals with similar interests and concerns. 

Conference Fee
Registration fee is $425.
Register now and save $50!
Through August 1 registration fee is $375.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Architects/Contractors, Business, Employer, State and Local Government, People with Disabilities

Topic: 

Veterans, Transportation, Telecommunication (ADA Title IV), Technology (Accessible), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Employment (ADA Title I), Emergency Preparedness, Education, Facility Access, General ADA Information, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III)

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

425.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, September 6, 2017