As the Cook County News-Herald
reported a few weeks ago, on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many Cook County businesses have a long way to go to be completely welcoming to Americans with disabilities. The Department of Justice is hosting an online workshop (webinar) series to help citizens and business owners understand the updated ADA regulations.
The accessibility online webinar will be held on Sept. 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. CDT. The subject is the new accessibility standards that went into effect on July 26.
The new regulations update DOJ’s ADA Accessibility Standards, which govern the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the ADA, including places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities. The new standards are based on revised minimum guidelines previously established by the Access Board. In the webinar, DOJ representatives will review the changes in the regulations, including effective dates for new construction and alterations, provisions for existing facilities, and other topics related to the implementation of the 2010 standards.
Access Board staff will follow with an overview of the major changes in the scoping and technical provisions in the updated standards, highlighting 10 of the most common questions. An open question and answer session will provide an opportunity for session participants to interact with Access Board accessibility specialists.
For more information visit the Accessibility Online site at http:// www.accessibilityonline.org/ Schedule/ or call toll-free to (877) 232-1990.
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