Building Your Customer Base by Improving Access for People with Disabilities!

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Location: 

Virtual

Description: 

Attract and retain a more diverse customer base by improving accessibility to and within your physical space.

A welcoming storefront is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. This webinar will explore the importance of making your storefront welcoming for customers with disabilities, too.

Participants will learn about legal requirements, design principles, and practical steps to create spaces that encourage people of all ages and abilities to come in, explore, and purchase your goods and services. We’ll talk about common access issues, such as accessible parking and entrances, clear routes to enter and move around facilities, sales and service counters, and other public amenities. You’ll gain valuable insights to help you ensure that all customers feel welcomed and included.

What You’ll Learn About:

  • The legal and ethical importance of physical accessibility
  • Key accessibility features for businesses, including parking, curb cuts, entrances, and sales and service counters
  • Practical tips for designing accessible spaces that enhance inclusion and improve the customer experience
  • Resources and tools to assist in creating disability-friendly businesses

Presenter: Bill Botten

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

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

Topic: 

Facility Access, General ADA Information, Hospitality, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Technology (Accessible), Accessible Parking, Accessible Technologies, ADA Center Information, Disability Awareness/Education, Effective Communication, Enforcement, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures, Service Animals, Tax Benefits

Credit: 

ACTCP Credit

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024