Friday, February 19, 2016

Webinar Feb 24th: The ADA, Sensory Disabilities, and Assistive Technology: Core Technologies for Nonvisual Access

The Great Lakes ADA Center is pleased to announce an upcoming session titled:  The ADA, Sensory Disabilities, and Assistive Technology: Core Technologies for Nonvisual Access

This session is conducted as a collaborative program with the Southwest ADA Center and the RESNA Catalyst Project. 

Date:  Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Time:  3:00pm-4:30pm ET
Cost:  No Charge

Description: 
This webinar will combine aspects of the ADA as it relates to Assistive Technologies that benefit people with low vision or individuals who are blind.  Presenters include Diego Demaya, Legal Specialist with the Southwest ADA Center, and Curtis Chong, Assistive Technologist with the New Mexico Commission for the Blind. During the presentation we will discuss:
  • Recent ADA cases involving access for persons who are Blind and individuals with low vision.
  • Talk about employment-related technology access issues for individuals who are Blind or experience low vision.
  • Go over some examples of auxiliary aids that are useful in places of public accommodation for individuals who are Blind or experience low vision.

Registration and for additional information visit: http://www.adaconferences.org/RESNA/    

The session will be presented Blackboard Web Conferencing platform. The session will be captioned.  For first time users it is recommended that you prepare your technology prior to the session. Please visit the registration site for more information.
  
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A certificate of attendance is available and CEU’s are available through RESNA and interested individuals should complete the application and required evaluation form (available for download prior to the session) and submit their application via email to mcampbell@resna.org or by fax to: 703-524-6630. There is a $28 fee to receive credits for each webinar.

Questions should be directed towebinars@adaconferences.org or by calling 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) M-F 8-5pm CT

# information in this post is shared from Great Lakes ADA Center.

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