Mid-Atlantic ADA Leadership Network Webinar November 10, 2016

What is going on in the ADA-LN? Since January 2016 3 new groups trained – State College, Columbia, and Pittsburgh 55 trainings reported over 791 people trained PA-OVR Business Service Division

5 Year Grant Cycle 2016-2021

Emphasis The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center will place an emphasis on: Training Technical assistance (TA) Research Dissemination of information

Research The University of Maryland and TransCen staff will conduct research The research will examine barriers to compliance with the ADA The research will be divided into 2 sections: Youth and Aging and Title II The findings of the research will be used for training purposes

Youth and Aging Community TransCen is specifically connecting with youth and the aging community It will be carrying-out youth "train the trainer" programs Another emphasis will be on accommodations in the workplace for the aging community

Working Relationships Vocational Rehabilitation Centers for Independent Living (CILs) Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Trainings Trainings will be customized based on information gained through TA calls and relationships with clients Trainings will address the needs and desires of the audience Webinars each year: 10 ninety minute webinars 10 thirty minute brown bag webinars Network webinars-2 per Network Other audience specific

Corrections and Law Enforcement TransCen will communicate and work with corrections and law enforcement personnel Provide in-depth trainings Host 2 brownbag webinars on related topics

Fact Sheets Develop a myriad of fact sheets on such topics as Aging and the ADA, Customer Service The fact sheets will be available to the public

Welcome to the basics of a valuable tool in your tool belt! Lunch and Learn: Welcome to the basics of a valuable tool in your tool belt!

Lunch and Learn Offer information in a targeted manner on a specific subject within the lunch time framework 12

Determine Topic Goal of your presentation Consider your audience What can be accomplished within less than 45 minutes

Market your Session Emails Fliers Follow up with personal contacts Reminders

45 minutes or Less Expect people to not be prompt Expect some chatter before starting Do be prepared to go with the flow, but be respectful of peoples time commitment

To PPT or Not to PPT That is the question!! What is the culture of the organization? More responsive to casual presentation or formal?

Suggested Modules Pairings 2b: Lets Talk About Disability and 2e: Everyone is Different: A Review of Types of Disabilities 1b: ADAAA General Overview and 2d: Empathy not Sympathy: Interacting Respectfully with People with Disabilities Icebreaker and 4c: Jeopardy! Serving Customers with Disabilities 1a: A Snapshot of the ADA and 3g: Are You Ready? Preparing for the Workforce of Tomorrow Your choice from Awareness modules and 7a: Accessible Technology and our Changing Workforce

Interaction What kind of activity can you provide in this session? Quick turn to your neighbor Hand raising questions Others?

Food If you feed them, will they will come?! Fruit Cookies Special snack Company sponsored food

Take-Aways What value added is your session to the participants? Can you give them a hand out that summarizes your information or provides resources

Follow-up evaluation Formal evaluation of presentation Your evaluation of the presentation Was it interactive? Did you keep your audience engaged? How else could you have promoted the session? What other topics would they be interested in?

What does the future hold for the ADA-LN? Expansion Two in-person trainings a year Organization-specific ADA-LN Outreach to AAA and ADRCs Development and support 3 webinars, 1 in-person meeting per year Continued individual support

What does the future hold for the ADA-LN? Innovation Development of innovation projects Establishment of blended online learning communities to address issues of common concern transition, state and local government, promoting employment of people with disabilities

ADA-LN Going Forward For new people - conduct 2 trainings and report those trainings within a year of your training For veteran members - continue to conduct and report training (2 per year minimum) Continue to be an active member of the ADA-LN by participating in teleconferences, webinars, and keeping in touch

Reminders! 2017 Webinar Dates: In-person Meeting: Thursday, March 9 - 2 - 3 pm Thursday, June 8 - 2 - 3  pm Thursday, November 9 - 2 - 3 pm In-person Meeting:

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