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Thanks everyone for attending this training bringing together Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) experts from the Federal level to inform, update and provide resources to both for-profit and nonprofit business owners and government agencies.

Event Locations:

• Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau.
• or Thursday, August 11, 2005 at Crowne Plaza Madison, WI.

AM topics: Geared to Employers & Business Owners

The morning of this conference was designed for business owners, human resource managers, employment professionals, designers, builders, architects, inspectors and more.

9:00 to 9:30 AM: Opening Address. Presented by, Robin Jones, Director of the Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center.

9:30 to Noon: All About Employees, Employers & the ADA - Responsibilities for recruiting, hiring, promoting, and firing will be covered in this session designed to help employers understand the accessibility provisions of ADA Title I in relation to Wisconsin's Fair Employment Laws. Reasonable accommodation will be discussed with examples such as modification of work schedules, altering a workspace, restructuring job duties and more. Presenter, Dennis R. McBride, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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9:30 to Noon: There is No Grandfather Clause: What's Required to Make Your Business Accessible. All places open to the public, profit or nonprofit, must follow ADA Title III guidelines. Requirements for existing buildings remain one of the most misunderstood provisions of the ADA. This session will include a step-by-step review of a survey/checklist to help participants identify existing and potential barriers in their own place of business. Presenter Sally Conway, U.S. Department of Justice.

NOON table topics: Geared to All

Noon to 1:00 PM: Enjoy a box lunch and join a discussion specific to your needs or simply gather resources. From bathrooms to signage to websites to building codes, learn from others that have the information you need or can point you in the right direction.

PM topic: Geared to Government Agencies

The afternoon was designed for public staff who have the responsibility of providing equal access to government facilities, programs and services.

1:00 - 3:30 PM: Say Goodbye to Barriers - This session focused on the responsibilities of public entities to meet the provisions of ADA Title II to ensure that their faciliites, programs, policies, procedures and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. Presenter: Sally Conway, U.S. Department of Justice.

Conference Sponsored by:

• The ADA Wisconsin Partnership
• Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
• Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
• Northcentral Technical College

Continuing Education Credit Information (CEU's)

To download a copy of the Continuing Education Form, go to: Department of Commerce Issued Credentials and Licenses (WORD).

Course Titles:

1. The ABC's of ADA/Business Accessibility Training [Morning Session 2.5 hours]
2. The ABC's of ADA/State and Local Government Entities Accessibility Training [Afternoon Session 2.5 hours]

Credential Type:

• CRCC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselors)
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)
• SHRM (Society of Human Resource Managers)
• Department of Commerce:
  • Commercial Building Inspector
  • Commercial Plumbing Inspector
  • Master Plumber License
  • Journeyman Plumber License

About the A D A Wisconsin Partnership

The ADA Wisconsin Partnership is a statewide coalition of organizations, business groups and government agencies that work together to promote the understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are affiliated with the Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (GLDBTAC), located at the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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