[Missouri-l] Fw: [acb-l] FW: 2-Part Audio Conference Series Focused on local/state government Issues

[Jeanne Fike]

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Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:46 PM
Subject: [acb-l] FW: 2-Part Audio Conference Series Focused on local/state 
government Issues


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> From: Region V ADA Information [mailto:GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Robin Jones
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:16 PM
> To: GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU
> Subject: 2-Part Audio Conference Series Focused on local/state government
> Issues
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> The DBTAC-Great Lakes ADA Center is pleased to announce a two-part Audio
> Conference Series focused on issues for local and State government during
> May and June.
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> The first program is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2009 and will feature
> issues associated with the design/construction of Accessible Public Rights
> Of Way.   The 2nd program is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2009 and will
> focus on Emergency Preparedness/Evacuation for People with Disabilities.
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> May 19th, 2009   "Public Rights of Way: What are the rules?"
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> Public streets and sidewalks present unique access challenges that are not
> encompassed by existing guidelines or standards. Access at street 
> crossings
> for pedestrians with vision impairments, on-street parking, and 
> constraints
> posed by terrain and space limitations are just some of the issues that
> often arise. Join this session to learn more about the current rulemaking
> efforts underway by the US Access Board and their status.
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> Speaker:
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> <http://www.ada-audio.org/Archives/presenters.php?id=2> Lois E. L.
> Thibault, Coordinator of Research, US Access Board
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> Time:  1-2:30pm  Central Time Zone
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> Available Credits:  CRC, AIA
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> June 16th, 2009  "Prepare for the unexpected: Emergency
> Preparedness/Evacuation for people with Disabilities"
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> One of the most important roles of local government is to protect their
> citizenry from harm, including helping people prepare for and respond to
> emergencies. Making local government emergency preparedness and response
> programs accessible to people with disabilities is a critical part of this
> responsibility. Making these programs accessible is also required by the
> Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Join this session to learn
> more about what has been occurring across the country in this area and 
> best
> practices for implementation.
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> Speaker:
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> <http://www.ada-audio.org/Archives/presenters.php?id=124> Carl T. Cameron,
> PhD, Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness
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> Time:  1-2:30pm Central Time Zone
> Available Credits:  CRC
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> This program can be accessed via telephone, streaming audio on the 
> internet
> and streaming real-time captioning on the internet.   More information
> regarding registration, program specifics can be found on-line at
> www.ada-audio.org <http://www.ada-audio.org/>  (Click on "ADA Audio
> Conference Series")
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> For questions regarding these programs you can contact the Center at
> 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) or by email at gldbtac at uic.edu
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