Pathways for the Future, Inc.

1. Pathways for the Future, Inc. Satellite Office: Western Alliance Centers for Independent Living Covering Western North Carolina

2. MISSION Dedicated to increasing independence, changing attitudes, promoting equal access and building a peer support network for people with all types of disabilities in Western North Carolina through the use of community education, independent living services and advocacy.

3. WHAT IS A CIL? Centers for Independent Living are private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services by & for people with disabilities, with the goal of maintaining their civil rights, controlling choices in their lives and the freedom to participate fully in their communities.

4. Independent Living Philosophy Independent Living is…Controlling and directing your own life. Taking risks and being allowed to succeed and fail. Having opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life. Making decisions and taking responsibility for your actions. Exercising the greatest degree of choice about where you live, with whom you live, and how you live. Asserting your rights and responsibilities as first class citizens.

5. 4 CORE SERVICES • Information & Referral • Independent Living Skills Training • Advocacy • Peer Counseling

6. CyberPal Program Computers are offered for a nominal refurbishing fee allowing consumers to obtain educational degrees, communicate with family, and through the listserv, they are able to meet other people who have disabilities. We also have a unique partnership through M@IN to provide reduced fee internet service.

7. OTHER SERVICES On site ADA Library Provide a monthly potluck Computer Lab Disability Resource Room Sponsor Family Fun Day

8. Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center(Southeast DBTAC) Your One Stop Center on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)and Accessible E & IT in Educational Settings Americans with Disabilities Act Overview 1-800-949-4232 (v/tty)www.sedbtac.orgsedbtacproject@catea.org

9. Americans with Disabilities Act • Civil rights law • Passed in 1990 • Origins in the Civil Rights Law of 1964 and the Disability Rights Movement

10. Purpose of the ADA To prevent discrimination on thebasis of disability

11. Structure of the ADA Title I: Employment Title II: State and Local Government Services and Programs Title III: Private Entities Operating Public Accommodations or Commercial Facilities Title IV: Telecommunications Title V : Miscellaneous

12. Definition of Disability The ADA uses a three-part definition of disability. • Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; • Has a record of such an impairment; • Is regarded as having such an impairment. To be considered a person with a disability under the ADA, an individual must meet only one part of the three-part definition (not all three).

13. Definition of Disability • Part 1: A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

14. Definition of Disability • A substantial limitation is determined by • Nature and severity of the impairment • Duration or expected duration of the impairment • Permanent, long term, or expected impact from the impairment

15. Definition of Disability • Major Life Activity • A major life activity is an activity an average person can perform with little or no difficulty. • Examples: walking, speaking, breathing, seeing, hearing, learning, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, sitting, standing, reading

16. Definition of Disability • Mitigating Measures • Mitigating measures eliminate or reduce the symptoms so they are no longer substantially limiting. • Must consider use of mitigating measures that eliminate or reduce the symptoms so they are no longer substantially limiting • Examples: eyeglasses or medications

17. Definition of Disability • A person who experiences no substantial limitation in any major life activity when using a mitigating measure does not meet the ADA’s first definition of "disability."

18. Definition of Disability • Part 2: A record of such an impairment • For example: a history of cancer, heart disease or mental illness

19. Definition of Disability • Part 3: Being regarded as having such an impairment • For example: high blood pressure or prominent facial scar

20. Definition of Disability Qualified Person with a Disability Under the ADA, a qualified person with a disability is someone who meets the essential eligibility requirements with or without reasonable modifications, auxiliary aids and services, or removal of barriers.

21. Definition of Disability Association • An entity may not discriminate against individuals or entities because of their relationship with a person with a disability

22. Cross-Cutting Issues Non-Discrimination Requirements

23. Integration • Individuals with disabilities must be integrated to the maximum extent possible

24. Equal Opportunity • People with disabilities must not be denied equal opportunity to participate and benefit

25. Eligibility Criteria • Eligibility criteria that tend to screen out people with disabilities may not be used unless necessary for the provision of services or activities

26. Reasonable Modifications • When necessary to ensure equal opportunity reasonable modification must be made to policies, practices, or procedures

27. Effective Communication • People with disabilities that affect communication are entitled to auxiliary aids and services • Unless it would result in a fundamental alteration, undue burden or hardship

28. Qualifiedinterpreters Notetakers Written materials Computer-aided transcription services Assistive listening devices Qualified readers Taped texts Audio recordings Braille materials Large print materials Auxiliary Aids and Services

29. Surcharges & Additional Requirements • Cannot be imposed on individuals with disabilities that are not required of those without disabilities

30. Personal Services & Devices • Public entities and public accommodations are not required to provide personal services or personal devices. Examples: wheelchairs, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids • Personal service does not need to be provided in activities such as eating, toileting, and dressing, unless it is typically provided by the entity.

31. Direct Threat • An individual with a disability may be excluded if she or he poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others

32. Direct Threat • Significant risk of substantial harm • Specific risk must be current and identifiable • Based on objective medical or other factual evidence • Consider whether risk can be eliminated or reduced by reasonable modification

33. Access • Access to goods, services and programs in existing buildings • Accessible alterations and new construction • Maintenance of accessible features • Temporary facilities • Universal design

34. ADA Basic Building Blocks LEARN MORE AT www.adabasics.org 1-800-949-4232 (v/tty)www.sedbtac.orgsedbtacproject@catea.org

35. Questions? Contact us: • By telephone • 1-800-949-4232 (v/tty) • Southeast region only • 404-385-0636 (v/tty) • 711 (relay) • By fax • 404-385-0641 • By e-mail • sedbtacproject@catea.org • By internet • www.sedbtac.org

36. Where to get Help? If you have questions, or issues, Centers for Independent Living are available to assist!

37. Where can I find a Center for Independent Living?

39. SOUTH CAROLINA CILS • Disability Action Center, Inc.1115 Belleview AvenueColumbia, SC 29201(803) 779-5121TTY: (803) 779-0949Toll-Free (V/TTY): 1-800-681-6805Serving counties of: Saluda, Lexington, Calhoun, Sumter, Lee, Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Clarendon, and Kershaw • Disability Action Center, Inc.712 Laurens RoadGreenville, SC 29601(864) 235-1421TTY: (864) 235-8798Toll-Free (V/TTY): 1-800-681-7715Serving counties of: Oconee, Anderson, Greenwood, Greenville, Union, York, Pickens, Abbeville, Laurens, Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Chester

40. Disability Resource Center7944 Dorchester Road, Suite 5North Charleston, SC 29418(843) 225-5080Toll-Free: 1-866-874-7730Serving counties of: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Williamsburg, and Orangeburg • Disability Solutions963-A West Carolina AvenueHartsville, SC 29550(843) 339-2028 or 1-866-450-3848Serving the county of: Darlington • Walton Options for Independent Living33B Varden DriveAiken, SC 29803V/TTY: (803) 648-2858 or 1-866-793-3407Serving counties of: McCormick, Edgefield, Aiken, and Barnwell