The Future is Accessible: A Legal Perspective

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online via Zoom Webinar Platform

Description: 

The Covid-19 pandemic and conditions of the past year increased our reliance on digital communication and entertainment applications like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Netflix, Amazon, HBO Max and much more. Whether we use them for work, communication, or entertainment, these useful applications each pose their own unique benefits and challenges when it comes to accessibility. This program will review disability elements and related legal requirements of some of the more popular applications. Discussions will also touch on the emergence of telehealth as well as a brief look at the advancements in access and current deficiencies of gaming.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, Region 6 - Southwest ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Practitioners, Service Provider

Topic: 

Technology (Accessible), Accessible Technologies, Enforcement, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit, Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, March 16, 2021