1. Mid-Atlantic ADA Leadership Network Webinar
November 10, 2016

2. 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

3. 5 Year Grant Cycle

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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!

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

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

14. Market your Session Emails Fliers Follow up with personal contacts
Reminders

15. 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

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

17. 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

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

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

20. 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

21. 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?

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Reminders! 2017 Webinar Dates: In-person Meeting:
Thursday, March pm
Thursday, June  pm
Thursday, November pm
In-person Meeting:

26. QUESTIONS?