Free Training through Webinar Series sponsored by the National Network of ADA Centers (the DBTAC's)

The National Network of ADA Centers will have several free webinar trainings available through 2009 and 2010. These trainings will utilize online conferencing technologies (easy to install, easy to use) and will be available at no cost to individuals and organizations. Download the DBTAC Webinar Schedule (PDF version and Word version.)

2009-2010 Legal Issues and Employment Webinar Series

The Legal Issues Webinar Series is meant to provide more advanced training on employment issues and the ADA. The sessions are one hour and a half in length and feature an expert on the particular topic.

Schedule for the 2009-2010 Series

  • December 2, 2009 - Employer Defenses Under the ADA
  • February 3, 2010 - Impact of the Supreme Court's ADA Decisions
  • April 7, 2010 - Reasonable Accommodation Legal Update
  • June 2, 2010 - "Invisible Disabilities" and the ADA
  • August 4, 2010 - The EEOC and the ADA (with John Hendrickson, Regional Attorney, EEOC, Chicago, Illinois)
  • September 29, 2010 – Litigation under the ADA Amendments Act (with Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc)

Registering for the Legal Issues Webinars

An individual or organization can register for this free webinar series (pick only the ones that interest you or all of them) through the DBTAC's webinar page: Legal Issues Webinars, ADA and Employment

2009-2010 Accessible Technology Webinar Series

The goal of the Accessible Technology Webinars is to increase awareness on technology accessibility for people with disabilities.

Schedule for the 2009-2010 Series

  • November 18th, 2009 - Tips and Tricks of Accessible Websites
  • January 13th, 2010 - The power of Social Networking Sites for People with Disabilities
  • March 10th, 2010 - Best Practice in Developing and Disseminating Documents Electronically
  • May 12th, 2010 - Successful Accommodations: Assistive Technology and Accessibility Working Together
  • July 14th, 2010 - Return on Investment: The Business Case for Accessibility
  • September 8th, 2010 - Creating Accessible Videos for Your Website

Registering for the Accessible IT Webinars

An individual or organization can register for this free webinar series (pick only the ones that interest you or all of them) through the DBTAC's webinar page: Accessible IT Webinar Series

AccessibilityOnline

AccessibilityOnline is a joint venture between the National Network of ADA Centers (DBTACs) and the US Access Board. The programs will start in December 2009. If you visit the website, sign up to receive notices by e-mail of additions to the program. Website: AccessibilityOnline