Beyond the Minimums: Accessibility Webinar Series / Part 2: Disability Awareness Panel: Thoughtfully Supporting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities in Your Programs and Services

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Central Time

Hosted by: Pacific ADA Center

Register for webinar
Link: https://education.playcore.com/p/ada-part-2-live

Note: To register, you must create an account with a personal login and password.

Overview

People of all ages and abilities have the fundamental right to access the benefits of quality parks and recreation. This panel will feature disability advocates, parks and recreation professionals, and accessibility experts who will share their perspectives and create awareness about common barriers to inclusion. Gain insightful strategies and considerations to help ensure facilities, programs, and services are designed to create a positive, welcoming environment, and staff can confidently welcome individuals with disabilities and strengthen community connections.

This is the second session of a four-part webinar series, Beyond the Minimums. This webinar includes real-time captioning. Video remote interpreting (VRI) provided upon request. To request video interpreting services and/or resources in an alternate format, please email core@playcore.com at least two weeks before the live webinar date.

Learning Objectives:

• List three disability awareness tips and considerations when communicating and interacting with individuals with disabilities.
• Describe best practices for communicating and promoting inclusive play and recreation opportunities through accessible digital, printed, and in-person accommodations.
• Outline key strategies for planning and implementing inclusive programs, services, and events that foster belonging and equity.
• Evaluate your current programs and services to identify priorities and areas of need.

Speakers:

• William (Bill) Botten, Accessibility Consultant, PlayCore
• Jennie Sumrell, CORE Community Outreach Director, PlayCore
• Ali Everett, Assistant Executive Director, City of Los Angeles, Department on Disability
• Kathy Eng, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board
• Jan Garrett, Deputy Director of ADA Programs, The Center on Disability and the Pacific ADA Center

Continuing Education Credit:

CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU / 1.0 AIA HSW LU / 1.0 LA CES HSW PDH / 0.1 CTRS / 1.25 ACTCP Elective)

Webinar Handouts:

Handouts for May 28 webinar
Link: https://education.playcore.com/p/ada-part-2-live#tab-product_tab_handouts