Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Educational Series
The ADA Compliance team of Equal Opportunity, Compliance, and Conflict Managment will be offering four ADA-related educational opportunities in the Spring of 2025.
Seminar #1 February 13, 2025, 10-11:30 (Virtual)
Service and Assistance Animals
Service animals for people with disabilities have been a significant topic of discussion for several years. In addition, what constitutes a service animal and what animals are allowed in facilities can be confusing. This interactive seminar will discuss service animal fundamentals, relevant laws, and current definitions.
Seminar #2 March 13, 2025, 10-11:30 (Virtual)
The Essentials: An Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Other Related Laws
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are among several laws that have had a profound impact on higher education. This seminar will provide an overview of disability-related laws that are relevant to higher education and how these laws are applied to the learning and working environment at Georgia Tech.
Seminar #3 April 10, 2025 10-11:30 (Virtual)
Accessible Meeting and Event Planning 101
Conceptualizing an event, meeting, or activity that is inclusive of the greater community takes some forethought and allows participants to experience the event in a variety of ways. Whether planning an annual event, a monthly meeting, or a two-day conference, this seminar will help to expand your knowledge in selecting accessible activities, venues, and presentations for events.
Seminar #4 May 8, 2025, 10-11:15 (Virtual)
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations are terms that are often used but seldom defined. What do these terms mean? What is the difference between accommodations and accessibility? This seminar will explore these questions, as well as help to provide an understanding of what constitutes reasonable accommodation and where accessibility should be standard.
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