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Planning for and responding to emergencies can be overwhelming. The key is preparation. This episode discusses what emergency managers and shelter operators need to know in order to prepare for housing people with disabilities and also talks about what people with disabilities need to do to prepare for emergency evacuations.

Speakers: Marilyn Self, Regional Director, Disaster Support Functions for the American Red Cross - Georgia Region

Cheri Hofmann, Distance Learning Coordinator and Technical Assistance Specialist, Southeast ADA Center

Moderator: Mary Morder, Southeast ADA Center

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode8

Voting is a fundamental right. In 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This legislation is aimed at improving the general election process and sets forth new requirements for state election officials to follow. This episode will focus on the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and HAVA to make polling places accessible to people with disabilities. We will discuss accessible registration, effective communication, and voting aids for people with disabilities.

Speaker: Nancy Duncan, Disability Consultant

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode6

What is the definition of a service animal? Is a service animal the same as a companion animal, psychiatric animal or therapy pet? Does a business have to serve a customer who has two service animals? We will discuss some of the issues involving access for individuals with disabilities using service animals in places of business and in housing.

Speaker: Sally Weiss, Director for Knowledge Translation,

Southeast ADA Center

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode5

The Department of Justice has investigated hundreds of complaints about the failure to provide effective communication. Historically, they have received more complaints about failure to provide effective communication than any other issues they have dealt with. Join this episode to learn about the obligations of medical providers, lawyers, tax preparers, local and state government agencies, employers and social service providers, etc. to ensure that their customers are able to communicate effectively with them.

Speaker: Julia Sain, Disability Rights and Resources

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode4

Equal access to meetings, conferences and events is one part of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but this requirement is often overlooked or misunderstood. Join us for this episode where we will discuss issues that should be part of planning and hosting temporary events, such as conferences and workshops.

Speaker: Karen Hamilton, North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode3

Since 2001, about 2.5 million men and women have served in the U.S. military. One-third of these service members served more than once. About half of all returning veterans have some level of service-connected disability. For many veterans, the transition to civilian life means learning to live with a disability. Today’s “yellow ribbon” spirit has resulted in better services, protections and treatments for wounded warriors. However, many veterans, especially those with disabilities, still face significant barriers in their transition to civilian life.

For veterans, work is not just about a paycheck. It’s about identity, pride and human connection. It’s also about healing because those who are employed have better physical and mental health. During this episode, we will focus on several key issues for returning wounded warriors to their work.

Speaker: Wendy Strobel Gower, Northeast ADA Center – Cornell University

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode2

This episode will address the legal and practical issues surrounding reasonable accommodations in employment under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Topics to be discussed include: definition of disability, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, and the process of requesting reasonable accommodations.

Speakers: Jack Humburg, Boley Centers, Inc.

Cheri Hofmann, Southeast ADA Center

More Information and Transcript available at: https://www.adalive.org/episode1

Episode 11: Post-Secondary Edu by Southeast ADA Center

Episode 8: Emergency Shelter P by Southeast ADA Center

Episode 4: Effective Communica by Southeast ADA Center