Great Lakes Chronicle Volume 2 Issue 1 - Great Lakes A D A and Accessible I T Center

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What do we do at the Great Lakes ADA Center?

Provide informal technical assistance on the ADA via our toll free number
800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
Conduct trainings on the five titles of the ADA and Accessible Information Technology.
Disseminate publications from various government agencies on the provisions of the ADA.
Assist in locating local and national resources to assist in disability related issues.

Audio Conference Series

The ADA Audio Conference Series is a collaborative effort of the 10 Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers. The sessions provide continuous education on regulations and trends under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each sessions is scheduled from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Central Time (90 minutes) and is real-time captioned on the Great Lakes ADA Center' web site. A written transcript and digital recording of each session is archived on the Great Lakes ADA Center web site.

Readily Achievable Barrier Removal: What does it mean 15 years later?

Numerous buildings remain inaccessible to individuals with disabilities 15 years after the passage of the ADA. The requirements for existing buildings remain one of the most misunderstood provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Numerous lawsuits and complaints have arisen due to the lack of barrier removal by retail and business establishments on main streets across the country. Tune into this session to learn more about the requirements for "readily achievable barrier removal" and how it applies to a place of public accommodation.

Audio Conference Series will be redesigned and enhanced for the 2005-2006 Series to offer more alternatives. Keep an eye out for updates!

Starting this October the ADA Audio Conference Series will include a new service, Real-time Streaming Audio, by MultiMedia Pros. This alternative option is for our telephone users. This new system allows you to listen and interact via your computer.

Also, this October the Great Lakes will launch a pilot of the Audio Conference Series in Spanish. This pilot series will include 4 sessions that will utilize the teleconference and real-time captioning as well. To learn more contact Anel Gonzalez at (312) 413-1439.