Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults (11-23-21)
Presented by the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, a project of TransCen, Inc. In 2020, The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) embarked on an initiative to shine a light on transportation challenges of diverse populations. The NADTC conducted a national survey in February 2021, focusing on the transportation needs and preferences of people with disabilities, […]
Health Conditions and College: Accommodations, Considerations, and Information (8-10-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Students with chronic health and mental health conditions have unique needs and considerations when approaching the college search and selection process. When students graduate from high school and head to college, the law that governs accommodations shifts from IDEA to ADA. This shift also means a […]
Contemporary Issues in Disability and Criminal Justice: The ADA and Our Jails: Delivering Service to All with Dignity and Respect (7-20-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center This session will take a look at the ADA and our jails, from the time individuals enter booking until the day they are released. How do you properly ensure that all individuals in your custody have access to programs and services? Regardless of the disability, it […]
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and Disability: AWAY from NoWay – Disability and Juvenile Justice (7-13-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center As lawmakers continue to debate the need to radically shift investment from corrections and justice programs back into education and student support programs, Hasan will introduce data that show how education reinvestment can fast-track the closing of the school-to-prison pipeline. Then, hold on tight as Hasan […]
Contemporary Issues in Disability and Criminal Justice: Making Arrests and Detention Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (6-17-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center This session describes a model to implement and oversee a comprehensive range of accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) people throughout any detention in state or county prisons, or supervision in state or county parole or probation programs. The key to this model is […]
Contemporary Issues in Disability and Criminal Justice: Using Self-Advocate Educators with Disabilities (6-9-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States are diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). In Session 1 of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center’s “Contemporary Issues in Disability and Criminal Justice” series, a panel of experts and self-advocate educators with disabilities will discuss a research-based […]
Fair Housing Act: Frequently Asked Questions (5-18-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act are both federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities, and are frequently confused with each other. This presentation will help to clarify the difference between the two laws, and address ten frequently asked questions […]
Ask the Information Specialists: Taking Care of Business (4-20-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of “places of public accommodation,” which are businesses open to the public, such as stores, entertainment venues, and doctors’ offices. As businesses gradually reopen, ensuring accessibility to facilities and services for people with […]
Reasonable Accommodation: Best Practices for Return to Work During COVID-19 (3-16-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center As vaccination efforts ramp up and pandemic safety measures improve, employers are seeking guidance on how to navigate the return to the workplace, particularly for employees with disabilities. Join long time JAN consultant Linda Carter Batiste for a discussion about issues such as requests for telework or […]
Lessons Learned: ADA Coordinators Talk about COVID-19 (2-10-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center This webinar features a COVID-19 discussion with ADA Coordinators from across the Mid-Atlantic region, sharing lessons learned and best practices. There’s no cost to access this captioned webinar. Presenters Christina Mitchell, DC Government Mat McCollough, DC Government Hillary Roman, City of Pittsburgh Sharonda Huffman, City of Baltimore Handouts […]
Making the Connection: Aging, Transportation and the ADA (1-26-21)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center The webinar focused on transportation and mobility options for seniors when driving is no longer possible. Topics included the importance of mobility for social connections and health, the range of mobility options, role of caregivers, transportation accessibility, and ADA considerations. Information on finding community resources for […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Corrections and Law Enforcement: A Roundtable Discussion (12-7-20)
Presented by TransCen, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center This discussion will look at the impact of COVID-19 on logistics and operations in the realm of law enforcement and corrections. The panelists (TBA) have been engaged in coordinating their respective agencies’ responses to the pandemic. Presenter Captain J.P. McMichael, the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the […]