Tuesday, February 23, 2016

The ADA, Sensory Disabilities, and Assistive Technology

The Great Lakes ADA Center is announces an upcoming session titled The ADA, Sensory Disabilities, and Assistive Technology: Core Technologies for Non-visual Access scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

This webinar will combine aspects of the ADA as it relates to Assistive Technologies that benefit people with low vision or individuals who are blind.  Presenters include Diego Demaya, Legal Specialist with the Southwest ADA Center, and Curtis Chong, Assistive Technologist with the New Mexico Commission for the Blind. During the presentation we will discuss:

  • Recent ADA cases involving access for persons who are blind and individuals with low vision;
  • Talk about employment-related technology access issues for individuals who are blind or experience low vision; and
  • Go over some examples of auxiliary aids that are useful in places of public accommodation for individuals who are blind or experience low vision.

For more information or to register, please visit:
http://www.adaconferences.org/RESNA/

Questions should be directed to webinars@adaconferences.org or by calling 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) M-F 8:00-5:00 p.m. (Central Time).

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