Mid-Atlantic ADA Update Conference

Event Date/Time: 

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 to Thursday, September 6th, 2018

Location: 

Tysons, VA

Description: 

The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center is hosting the 25th annual Mid-Atlantic ADA Update in Tysons, Virginia from September 4 through September 6. The Mid-Atlantic ADA Update is the region's leading conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

The conference features speakers from federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Access Board, as well as experts from state and local government, businesses, non-profits, and universities. The program offers a variety of breakout sessions on topics including business responsibilities and best practices, disability employment, accessible technology, healthcare access, and ADA implementation in state and local government and corrections and law enforcement agencies. This year's keynote speaker is director of Government and Compliance at Sprint Accessibility and former Obama administration official, Claudia Gordon. 

The ADA Update is a great educational and networking opportunity for professionals and stakeholders who need the latest information on rights, responsibilities and  best practices for implementation of the ADA.

Professional Development Opportunities - 14 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.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Architects/Contractors, Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Code Officials Responsible for Physical Accessibility Requirements, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Media, Medical Professional, Policy Expert, Practitioners, Religious Organization, Researcher, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate, Unknown

Topic: 

ADA Anniversary, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment (ADA Title I), Facility Access, General ADA Information, Hospitality, Other Laws, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Technology (Accessible), Telecommunication (ADA Title IV), Transportation, Veterans, Accessible Parking, Accessible Technologies, ADA Center Information, Disability Awareness/Education, Disability Leave, Effective Communication, Enforcement, Hiring, Legal Assistance, Medical Assistance, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures, Service Animals

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, ADA Coordinator Certificate, AIA, Attendance, CRCC

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

459.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Other Credit: 

HRCI, SHRM