The Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Changes and Serving People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Training sponsored by
the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Training
Date: March 21, 2011
Time: 9am – 4:30 pm
Location: Brown Heatly Building, Room 1410
4900 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas
Topics Covered in Session I
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
* Hearing Loss Awareness – One size does not fit all
* ADA Amendments – A brief overview of the broadened coverage
* New ADA Regulations – Communication access requirements for public vs.
private business
Topics Covered in Session II
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
* Auxiliary Aids and Services – A variety of approaches to achieve effective
communication, including some strategies and how they may differ for people
who are deaf as compared to people who are hard of hearing
* Assistive Technology – Demonstrations of equipment which may benefit
people with hearing loss
For more information and how to register, go to this link:
Inquiries: 1-800-628-5115 ext 3250 – use the relay option of your choice, if
needed.
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs
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