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Audio Conference Series Session Schedule*

All Sessions are scheduled from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (90 minute sessions) Central Time Zone(CT). The program is available in three formats:

Teleconference
Streaming Audio via the Internet
Real-time Captioning via the Internet

All sessions will have a written transcript as well as a digital recording of the session archived on this site.

The ADA Audio Conference Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the DBTACs.

The schedule for the 2008 ADA Audio Conference Series is as follows:

June 17th, 2008 ť Accommodating Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace

Psychiatric conditions are the leading charge category for complaints filed with the EEOC. Data gathered by the National Institute of Mental Health indicates that more than one in five American adults experiences some diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Employers are often concerned that accommodating individuals with psychiatric disabilities is more difficult and costly than accommodating those with physical disabilities. This session will address the realities of accommodating individuals with disabilities in the workplace and offer practical solutions for employers.

Speaker:

TBA

Guest Moderator:

Erica Jones, Director, DBTAC-Pacific ADA Center

Time:
1:00-2:30pm CT

CEU Credits:
CRCC

July 15th, 2008 ť ADA Update: 18 Years Later

Mark the 18th anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.

Speakers:

John L. Wodatch, Chief, Civil Rights Divison, U.S. Department of Justice

Jeanne Goldberg, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel, EEOC

Time:
1:00-2:30pm CT

CEU Credits:
CRCC

August 19th, 2008 ť Serving Customers with Disabilities: Implications for the Hospitality Industry

A 2001 survey conducted by Open Doors Organization/Harris Poll in cooperation with the Travel Industry Association of America and the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality indicated that disabled persons annually spend $13.6 billion on travel - including $3.3 billion on air travel and $4.2 billion on lodging. A second study showed that 75% of people with disabilities report dining outside of their home at least once/week representing an annual expenditure of $35 billion. Serving customers with disabilities has become a business necessity. Join this session and learn more about what is being done to assist business in meeting their obligations to customers with disabilities.

Speaker:

TBA

Guest Moderator:

Marian Vessels, Director, DBTAC-Mid Atlantic ADA Center

Time:
1:00-2:30pm CT

CEU Credits:
CRCC

September 16th, 2008 ť Latino Immigrants with Disabilities: Challenges in Employment

In 2000 the U.S. Census data showed that there is a significantly higher percentage of working-age latino immigrants in the United States who have a disability compared all other groups. This can be attributed to injuries in dangerous work environments and heavy manual labor including farm work; lack of access to medical care and insurance; complex health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and obesity; and violence. This group faces a number of challenges when it comes to accessing social services including vocational rehabilitation and job placement. Speakers will address the barriers faced by this population and some innovative programs and services that are available to assist them.

Speakers:

Michael Feldenkrais, JD, Feldenkrais Query LLP

Kathy Martinez, Project Director, Proyecto Vision, World Institute on Disability (Invited)

Time:
1:00-2:30pm CT

CEU Credits:
CRCC, SHRM

We reserve the right to cancel the Audio Conference Sessions at any time without notice. A full refund will be provided for all paid sessions should the sessions be cancelled.