What's in the News
ADA-Indiana is now accepting proposals for Round II of their 2012 ADA Grants Program (Close Date: March 2nd, 2012)
ADA-Indiana, with generous support from the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, is pleased to announce that additional funding is available for their 2012 Keith Coros Community ADA Implementation Projects. The purpose of the projects is to promote increased implementation of the ADA in Indiana's local communities.
Visit our ADA GRANTS page to find out more information and download the Request for Proposals. Four Indiana organizations have already received funding to complete an ADA Implementation project, visit read more about our 2012 grantees.
February 21st - ADA Audio Conference: Planning a Trip? What You Need to Know about Making Hotel Reservations (11 Indiana locations)
Are you planning a trip for Spring? February's ADA Audio Conference will feature Marilyn Vessels, the Director of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, on the obligations of the lodging industry are under the revised Title III regulations.
Visit our AUDIO CONFERENCE page to find a site location near you.
The Great Lakes ADA Center and the Great Plains ADA Center are hosting the ADA Symposium in Indianapolis: May 30th - June 1st
Registration is now open! The 3-day Symposium will feature presenters from the Federal Agencies (DOJ, EEOC, and the Access Board) and other industry experts. You can select a track based on your interest and educational needs, such as Recreation, ADA Coordinator, Employment, 2010 ADA Standards, or just select from the many other session topics that will be offered. A unique training opportunity for Indiana advocates and professionals.
Visit the ADA Symposium website for more information and to register.
The Great Lakes ADA Center is providing a limited number of stipends to support participation and attendance at the ADA Symposium in Indianapolis from the Great Lakes Region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI). Visit the Great Lakes ADA Center's ADA Symposium Stipend webpage for more information and to apply.
New Resources and Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act
These are Internet links to resources and information related to and about the ADA.
- The ADA National Network announces a Free Webinar Series on the ADA for Hotels and other Lodging Entities - In preparation for the March 15, 2012 effective date of the new ADA lodging requirements, the ADA National Network, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association announce a free six-part webinar series for the hospitality sector. The series begins on Wednesday, February 15th.
- Great Lakes ADA Center announces new schedule for Accessible Technology Webinar Series - The Great Lakes ADA Center and Pacific ADA Center, on behalf of the ADA National Network, had opened up registration for the 2012 Accessible Technology Webinar Series. Topics include web accessibility, CVAA, Mobile Accessibility, and more. The sessions are free but registration is required.