ADA Audio Conference Series session titled: Overview of the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA): Implications for Persons with Disabilities
The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network is pleased to announce the March 17, 2015 ADA Audio Conference Series session titled: Overview of the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA): Implications for Persons with Disabilities
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2014
Time: 2-3:30pm ET (1:00-2:30pm Central)
Description:
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA replaces the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and makes amendments in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is aimed at increasing opportunities, particularly for those facing barriers to employment, and invests in the important connection between education and career preparation.
The Act takes effect on July 1, 2015. The speaker, Bobby Silverstein, is a former staff person for the Senate HELP Committee under the leadership of Senator Tom Harkin and a leading disability policy expert. He will present a review of the WIOA legislation and it’s implications for persons with disabilities.
Presenter: Robert (Bobby) Silverstein, Principle, Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville, PC (See bio on ADA Audio Conference Website)
This program is delivered via both webinar platform (No charge) and via telephone (additional charges may apply). Real-time captioning is available via the webinar platform.
Registration is available at http://adagreat.powweb.com/ProgramInformation/ (individuals will be required to establish an account on our website to complete the registration process).
Questions regarding this program can be directed to [email protected] or by calling at 877-232-1990 (V/TTY)
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ADA Legal Webinar Series Session titled “What the ADA Is and Isn’t: Where The Accessible Sidewalk Ends” March 18, 2015
The Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the Southwest ADA Center and the ADA National Network invite you to participate in the upcoming ADA Legal Webinar Series Session titled “What the ADA Is and Isn’t: Where The Accessible Sidewalk Ends”
Date: March 18, 2015
Time: 2-3:30pm ET (1:00-2:30 Texas Time)
Description:
This webinar will provide a discussion and update on thresholds and boundaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Presenter J. Aaron McCullough will give an overview of limits; who and what is covered under the ADA, and what thresholds or boundaries exist along with updated case information on issues including:
* Transitory and Minor Impairments
* ADA Specific Exclusions
* Employee Count Thresholds and Title II Entities
* If and how ADA applies to American Indian Tribes & Reservations under Titles I, II and III
* The ADA and Private Clubs
* The ADA and Churches, Clergy & the Ministerial Exception
* ADA borders, Cruise Ships and International Air Carriers
Registration: This session is offered free of charge. Go to: https://adagreat.powweb.com/Webinar/ADALegal/Schedule/ (You will be required to set up an account on this site if you don’t already have one) and login or set up a new account in order to register.
Real-time captioning will be provided via the webinar platform (Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing). A telephone option for Audio (non-toll free) is available or audio can be delivered via the webinar platform.
Questions should be directed to 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) or by email to [email protected]