The Legacy of the ADA:
Celebrating 30 Years of Increasing Access and Inclusion
Hosted by The Council of State Governments, in partnership with the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED), this six-part webinar series explores the origin and legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn about the evolution of the ADA and its impacts on state policies, businesses and communities over the past 30 years. Along with policy makers, industry experts and leaders in the field, we will discuss a variety of policies and programs that can help enhance disability employment policy in your state. Topics will include the history of the ADA, state as a model employer policies, youth transition, stay-at-work/return-to work, accessible technology, and ensuring a disability perspective in state policy.
Check out the latest issue of Capitol Ideas: Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA!
Webinar 6: Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy
Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy
This session will highlight how states can ensure a disability perspective in state policymaking, whether through caucuses, special initiatives or personal representation. This session will also cover how states can include individuals with disabilities in broader decision-making, for example including a disability perspective in commissions on transportation or the future of work.
Date: Nov. 19
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Register: CLICK HERE
In partnership with the State Exchange on Employment and Disability.
A certificate of completion will be provided to participants of this webinar.
Available for download prior to the webinar is the accessible versions of the presentation.