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Join us for our quarterly webinar where we will discuss recent developments, upcoming trainings, and ADA updates. Special guest Laura Owens will share insights on barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Leadership Network Quarterly Webinar June 9, 2016
Welcome • Agenda for call • What’s Happened Since Last Meeting • ADA-LN plans for the next grant cycle • Conversation with Laura Owens – President, TransCen • Future trainings, meetings and ADA Update dates
What’s Happened Since Last Webinar • PA-OVR ADA – LN held in State College, PA • Planning for an additional ADA-LN training in August • Mid-Atlantic ADA Info Center proposal submitted
Plans for new grant cycle….. Three areas of focus: • Expansion • Development and support • Innovation
Expansion • Two new in-person ADA-LN trainings a year • Pursue relationships with businesses, state agencies, non-profits, and CILs with the goal of providing organization specific ADA-LN training • Reach out to Area Agencies on Aging and Area Disability Resource Centers within the region – identify liaisons within the aging services community to better provide ADA information and training
Development and Support • Three webinars per year • One in-person training • CIL support • ADA Update • Provide feedback on training as requested • Access to latest ADA resources
Innovation • Support efforts to collaborate locally and regionally through innovation projects • Establish three blended online learning Communities of Practice • Transition • State and local government ADA issues • Promoting employment of people with disabilities
Conversation with Laura Owens Three biggest barriers to full inclusion for people with disabilities • Employment • Transportation • Societal/Healthcare expectations
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Upcoming Dates to Remember ADA Center Webinar - Wednesday August, 10 – 2:00 – 3:30 Accommodations in Higher Education ADA-LN in-person meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 13 – 1-5 pm ADA Update – Sept. 14 and 15 ADA-LN webinar date - Thursday, November 9 – 2-3 pm
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