Webinars and Audio Conferences

Webinar and Audio Conference Series
Provided by the Access Board and the National Network of ADA Centers (DBTACs)

Learn more about the work of the Access Board, its guidelines and standards, and accessible design through this series of monthly webinars and audio conferences. Sessions also provide an opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs). General attendance is free, but a $25 fee will be charged by the DBTAC for processing CEUs.

To register, visit www.accessibilityonline.org.

Scheduled Webinars

Understanding the Draft Final Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas
December 3, 2009 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

On October 19, 2009, the U.S. Access Board released draft final guidelines for trails, picnic and camping facilities, and beach access routes. Once finalized, these guidelines will apply to outdoor sites managed by the Federal government, including national parks and recreation areas covered by the Architectural Barriers Act. This webinar session will provide participants with the opportunity to better understand the draft guidelines. This session will also highlight how the conditions for exceptions apply to trails and beach access routes, review "outdoor constructed features", and discuss the requirements for outdoor recreation routes and beach access routes. An opportunity for questions and answers will also be provided.

Presenters:
James R. Harding, U.S. Access Board Member
Peggy H. Greenwell, Training Coordinator/ Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board
Bill Botten, Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board

 

The U.S. Access Board: An Insider's Look
January 7, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

The U.S. Access Board leads the development, advancement, and implementation of accessibility requirements with rulemaking responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Section 508, and the Telecommunications Act. You may not be aware of the many activities of this small independent Federal agency and the services it provides to the public. This session will provide an inside look at the Board's rulemaking efforts, enforcement of the ABA, research and training programs, and its plans for the future. If you are looking to for helpful resources and guidance on accessibility, this session is for you.

Presenters:
Doug Anderson, Chair, U.S. Access Board
David M. Capozzi, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board

Future Topics

Future webinars and audio conferences will cover various Board guidelines, standards, and rulemaking initiatives, as well as topics of special interest, including subject areas where accessibility is often problematic. The details and schedule for subsequent webinars will be posted at a later date.

Recommendations Welcome

The Board welcomes suggestions for future webinars and audio conferences. Direct your recommendations to Peggy Greenwell, the Board's Training Coordinator, at training@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0017 (v), or (202) 272-0082 (TTY).