SPECIAL SESSION: COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Access to programs and services

Event Date/Time: 

Thursday, April 9th, 2020
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

www.ada-audio.org

Description: 

Join us for this session as representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section, address issues impacting persons with disabilities and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Access to programs and services of state and local governments and businesses is critical for persons with disabilities during the current health crisis. Our speakers will look at common questions regarding effective communication, health care services, transportation, modifications in policies and procedures, eligibility criteria, access to programs and services and more.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

Business, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Policy Expert, Practitioners, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Enforcement

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020