Podcast appearances and mentions of ada coordinator

More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-132. State and local governments provide many services, programs, and activities through websites and mobile applications (apps). When these are not accessible, they create barriers for people with disabilities to access government services and programs, like tax information, building permits, or garbage collection payments. Inaccessibility can also keep people with disabilities from joining or fully participating in civic or other community events like town meetings or programs at their child's school. In April 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This final rule has specific requirements for ensuring that web content and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities. The compliance date for this rule depends on the population size of the public entity. In this episode, we will share information and resources to learn more about the rule's requirements. Our guest is Ruben Mota, ADA Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

State leaders are taking steps to combat a rise in antisemitism. Emyle Watkins speaks with BUffalo's new ADA Coordinator.

DeafBlind Advocacy Description Advocacy for the DeafBlind Community: What Should ACB Leaders Understand to Include the Needs of DeafBlind Individuals in Our Advocacy Efforts: Moderator: Kim Charlson, ACB Past President, Watertown, MA; Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator, Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA; Koni Sims, ACB Board of Directors, Sioux Falls, SD; and Megan Conway, PH.D., Director, Information, Research and Professional Development, Helen Keller National Center, Healdsburg, CA Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co

For more information transcripts and resources visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-105/ Air travel is often essential for employment, integral for recreation pursuits and vital for social and family connections. But, air travel can be challenging and full of anxiety for the 27 million travelers with disabilities and the 3.3 million passengers who use a wheelchair or other medical device for mobility. In this episode of ADA Live! discover what airports and airlines are doing to make air travel experiences better for people with disabilities. Our guest is Steve Mayers, Director of Customer Experience and ADA Coordinator, at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

On this episode of The Member Engagement Show, our former host Alex Mastrianni interviewed Nancy Hahlbeck, Account Manager at Higher Logic and certified ADA Coordinator. The ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibiting any type of discrimination based on disability. Today, Nancy shares with us all things we need to know about the ADA and the process of becoming an ADA coordinator. She dives into the importance of web accessibility, including insights into how you can approach it with your organization. Listen now and find the AMP newsletter at bit.ly/AmpSubscribe.

Travis Davis remembers the first time he realized the impact of sharing his story -- a simple lunchtime conversation that encouraged him to start talking about his life with cerebral palsy. Since that pivotal conversation, Travis has become a TEDx speaker, podcaster and local disability advocate in New Mexico. He has a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education, and is ADA Coordinator certified. In this episode, Travis talks about that lunchtime encounter, as well as: When he was a substitute teacher, why he encouraged his students to ask him questions about his disability The chance meeting on an airplane that introduced him to wheelchair basketball Why he started his "Off The Crutch Podcast" about his experiences with cerebral palsy To learn more about Travis and his work, you can find him at the following links: TravisDavis.net Facebook Instagram EqualSteps.org consulting services Off the Crutch Podcast   Watch the video of this interview on YouTube! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Click here for the episode transcript.   *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed have a great conversation with Erin Sember-Chase (she/her/hers) and Andrea Haenlin-Mott (she/her/hers) regarding disability employment. Erin works in Student Disability Services and serves as one of the co-chairs of the Disability Colleague Networking Group at Cornell. Andrea is the ADA Coordinator for Facilities and Campus Services and serves as the executive vice chair of the Employee Assembly this year. For more information on Student Disability Services, please visit: https://sds.cornell.edu/ For more information on Cornell Employee Assembly, please visit: https://assembly.cornell.edu/shared-governance-cornell/employee-assembly

Part 2 - Host Emile Henderson III continues his discussion on the challenges posed by the pandemic and within the world of virtual education for those with special needs with Jamila A. Russell, former ADA Coordinator for the Virgin Islands.

An interview with Lendel Bright, ADA Coordinator for St. Petersburg, Florida, shows us the wonderful ways his city approaches the opportunity to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Working with their CAPI committee (Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments) they strive to ensure their city is a welcoming place for people of all abilities to visit and live.

0:00:00 - Introduction 0:07:15 - Dr. Alibhai - Introduction to topic and speakers 0:10:07 - Terrica Jennings, ADA Coordinator, DC Board of Elections 0:16:45 - Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer, Montgomery County Public Board of Elections 0:24:00 - Gretchen Reinemeyer, Director of Elections, Arlington County 0:30:30 - Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, ACB 0:37:50 - Q&A for speakers 1:17:50 - Q&A, General

The complexity of Title IX issues is only compounded by the different parties that are found on university campuses and the regulations for them. Our guest today is Elizabeth Conklin, the Title IX and ADA Coordinator at the University of Connecticut. She has a large amount of experience in the field, and she is here to share her thoughts on the intersection of students, faculty and staff, the overlap between Title IX and VII, and appropriate ways to approach allegations across these different demographics. In our conversation, we hear from Elizabeth about how institutions can consider structuring their policies with the range of cases and personnel present. She also weighs in strongly on the idea of interim measures and what should be done immediately after an issue is reported. We discuss her experiences serving on an appointed committee for the University of Tennessee after a large Title IX settlement in 2016 and how this chapter still influences her work today. For a wonderful chat with an enthusiastic and committed worker in the field, be sure to listen in!   Key Points From This Episode: Elizabeth's work on a committee at the University of Tennessee after a big lawsuit in 2016. Simply written policies for maximum understanding and reach. The overlap between Title VII and Title IX; workplace-learning environments at universities. Elizabeth's attitude towards including faculty and staff in the Title IX process. Differences between cases involving only students and ones with faculty members too. Interim measures in response to allegations against faculty or staff members. Balancing outside collaboration and administrative leadership for cases. Training and assistance for Title IX coordinators; staying current and on top of issues. The efficacy of lunch and learns and similar events that can reach large numbers. Advice from Elizabeth for smaller campuses and teams with limited resources. The amount of communication from different departments and what this can actually mean. Elizabeth's thoughts on alternate career paths if she was not in Title IX. Conflict resolution and self-care; how these two areas could do with more attention.   Tweetables: “I try and read the document from the perspective of an 18-year-old undergraduate student, their parent or their friend.” — Elizabeth Conklin [0:13:34] “My preference is to have a single policy on discrimination and harassment.” — Elizabeth Conklin [0:18:42] “There is a set of prescribed behaviors that are outlined in the policy, there is conduct and expectations for everyone. If there are allegations that those aren't being met, there is a clear process.” — Elizabeth Conklin [0:22:29] “In my view, the role of the investigating office is to conduct the investigation.” — Elizabeth Conklin [0:26:23]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: ICS Lawyer Title IX University Elizabeth Conklin on LinkedIn University of Tennessee University of Connecticut

MK9s Service Dogs mission is to provide highly trained service dogs tailored to meet specific veteran needs. With an estimated 20 veteran suicides a day, there is a strong need to provide alternative treatments for veterans with physical and mental health challenges.  MK9 Service Dogs provide highly trained service dogs to maximize the independence and quality of life of veterans with physical and/or mental disabilities at no cost to the veteran. Michele Khol is the founder of MK9 Service Dogs and serves as its Director of Operations and K9 Programs backed by over 17 years of experience raising and training service dogs.  A recognized expert in this field, she is one of only six individuals world-wide who is a Service Dog Trainer certified by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).  To ensure she is proficient in other whole service dog / veteran with disabilities experience, Michele is also a Certified Canine Athlete Specialist, a graduate of This Able Veteran’s PTSD Service Dog Trainer Academy and successfully completed her certification as an ADA Coordinator.  To further outreach and standards, she currently serves as the IACP Service Dog Committee Chairperson.

MK9s Service Dogs mission is to provide highly trained service dogs tailored to meet specific veteran needs. With an estimated 20 veteran suicides a day, there is a strong need to provide alternative treatments for veterans with physical and mental health challenges.  MK9 Service Dogs provide highly trained service dogs to maximize the independence and quality of life of veterans with physical and/or mental disabilities at no cost to the veteran. Michele Khol is the founder of MK9 Service Dogs and serves as its Director of Operations and K9 Programs backed by over 17 years of experience raising and training service dogs.  A recognized expert in this field, she is one of only six individuals world-wide who is a Service Dog Trainer certified by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).  To ensure she is proficient in other whole service dog / veteran with disabilities experience, Michele is also a Certified Canine Athlete Specialist, a graduate of This Able Veteran’s PTSD Service Dog Trainer Academy and successfully completed her certification as an ADA Coordinator.  To further outreach and standards, she currently serves as the IACP Service Dog Committee Chairperson.

It’s been 25 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. What steps have you taken to assure that your business is accessible to customers with disabilities? Graham Sisson, ADA Coordinator for the State of Alabama, and Dan Kessler, Executive Director of Disability Rights and Resources in Birmingham, Alabama, will explain how you can make sure that your business is accessible and that you don’t discriminate against customers with disabilities in your policies and procedures. They will also talk about how local disability organizations can help you understand the how’s and why’s of voluntary ADA compliance. Speakers: Graham Sisson, Executive Director, Governor's Office On Disability (GOOD), AL Daniel Kessler, Executive Director, Disability Rights & Resources, AL More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode18

This summer marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights case prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications. How has this legislation expanded the degree to which people with disabilities are included in workplace and community life? What impressions has it left on local architecture and urban planning? The City of Pittsburgh’s ADA Coordinator, Richard Meritzer, discusses this progress and a range of public programs available to people with disabilities in our community.