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1 Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers Presented by: Great Lakes ADA Center

2 2 WHO ARE WE? Network of 10 regional centers with over 2,200 affiliates at the local, state, and regional level Organizationally housed in universities, state agencies, community agencies, and private business

3 3 WHAT DO WE DO? 800 number for technical assistance, referral, and consultation Training and public awareness activities Dissemination of technical assistance materials regarding the ADA

4 4 Who Do We Serve? Individuals with disabilities and their family/friends Business entities –Owners, supervisors, managers, unions –Architects/designers –Manufacturers Service providers Government entities –Elected officials and local, county, and state agencies

5 5 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EFFORTS

6 6 Electronic Access Web presence List servs ADA chat forum

7 7 MATERIALS DISSEMINATED

8 8 Materials Development Translation –Spanish –Asian dialects Fact sheets Checklists Self-learning tools Training curriculum

9 9 TRAINING

10 10 TRAINING Workshops Conferences Self-study Distance learning Internships

11 11 CAPACITY BUILDING Local and state referral networks Lending libraries Training networks towncounty region individual state

12 12 Affiliates/Partners –Business owners –Local/state ADA coordinators –Architects/designers –Labor unions –Service providers –Equipment manufacturers –Educators –Individuals –Vocational rehabilitation specialists –Elected officials –Governor’s committees –Centers for independent living –Federal agency representatives (regional)

13 13 Frequently Requested Information Section 504 Section 508 Air Carrier Access Act Resources for small business owners Housing accessibility and discriminatory practices Work Incentives Improvement Act IDEA Managed care Telecommunications Act Family and medical leave Financial assistance Workforce Investment Act Tax credits

14 14 FOR ADA INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL: 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) and Visit our website at: www.adata.org FOR ADA INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL: 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) and Visit our website at: www.adata.org

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