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ADA-Indiana accepting proposals for Round II of ADA Grants Program
ADA-Indiana is pleased to announce there is funding for Round II of their ADA Community Grants program. The CLOSE DATE for this Round is March 1st. To find out the requirements and download a copy of the Request for Proposals, please visit our GRANTS page. (There are examples of what other communities have completed through ADA-Indiana's Grants program.)
February 16th Audio Conference "Aging Workers with Disabilities: Implications for Employers"
It's no secret, the workforce is aging, and with that employers will likely see an increase in the number of workers with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, including what solutions and practices employers can use to support and retain aging workers with disabilities, please plan to attend our February audio conference.
There are 13 Audio Conference locations that are free and open to the public. Visit our AUDIO CONFERENCE page to find a location near you.
More News and Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act
These are Internet links to resources and news related to and about the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- A YouTube Public Service Announcement from the ADA National Network - A Public Service Announcement (PSA)video, "I am", was posted by the ADA National Network (the DBTACs) on YouTube. The ADA National Network intends to post a new PSA each month, leading up to the 20th Anniversary of the ADA.
- Easter Seals Project Action and the National Network of ADA Centers are hosting online conference on Accessible Transportation Series - Project Action and the National Network of ADA Centers are collaborating on a free four-part series on Paratransit Operations to be held online each Wednesday in February. The topics covered include Origin to Destination, PCAs, Companions and Visitors, Scheduling and the Appeals Process. Each session will be presented via webinar and teleconference. Registration is now open.
- Indiana Department of Transportation is collecting information from counties, cities and towns on ADA Implementation - From News Story: The Indiana Department of Transportation is collecting information from counties, cities and towns to see how well Indiana meets the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Disability Law Lowdown Podcast 43 - Disability Law Updates - Jacquie Brennan from the DBTAC Southwest ADA Center gives an update on some recent settlement agreements and court cases involving several topics: service animals, e-book Readers, employment issues, and more.
- Great Lakes Chronicle, November 2009, Volume 6 Issue 3 - This month's Chronicle has updates on the activities of the federal agencies: EEOC, Access Board, Department of Justice, and Department of Labor. The "Ask the Expert" column answers the question of "is there such a thing as a 'grandfather clause' under the ADA?" (There isn't.)

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