Accessible Events and Conferences: How Accommodating Are You?

ADA Audio Conference Series
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Eastern time

Sponsored by Great Lakes ADA Center and ADA National Network (ADANN)
For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@accessibilityonline.org

Register for Zoom Webinar: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=111052

Description:
During this session, participants will learn what to consider when planning an accessible event or conference such as effective communication (e.g., captioning, sign language interpreters), permanent and temporary physical access (e.g., buildings, room set-up), and program access (e.g., accessible documents and materials, allergy-free food options). Considerations for emergency preparedness with such events will also be covered. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the speaker questions following the presentation.

General Accommodations: Open or Closed Captions. Materials Available in Alternate Formats

Audiences:
Business, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Family Member of Person With Disability, Practitioners, Religious Organization, Service Provider

Topics:
Facility Access, Public Accommodations (ADA Title III), State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Transportation, Accessible Parking, Accessible Technologies, Disability Awareness/Education, Effective Communication, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures, Service Animals

Continuing Education Credit available: Certificate of Attendance; ACTCP: 1.5 Credits

Speaker:
Kathy Walters, Manager of Scheduling and Systems, Purdue Memorial Union, Purdue University

Session Questions:
This session is accepting questions from registered users. After you have registered to participate in this session you can submit your questions on your Account Manager page. Please note: the number of questions will be limited and submissions will be closed well before the session starts to provide time to prepare answers.