2011-2012 Legal Issues Webinar*
This webinar series will utilize an online conferencing system. The Online Conferencing System
is a fully accessible integrated data and voice medium that enables users
to conduct workshops over the internet from just about any computer with a
network connection and web browser. Participation is enhanced with use of a personal microphone.
Continuing Education Credits/Certificates
Great Lakes ADA Center is happy to announce a new benefit available to individuals participating in our online webinars and audio conferences. We are now offering University of Illinois continuing education units (UI-CEUs) for professional development. A 90 minute session would be equivalent to 0.15 CEUs (10 contact hours = 1 CEU). The best news is we are able to offer these at NO CHARGE! Anyone registered and attends the full session is eligible. No partial credit will be granted and we will verify your participation.
TIME: Each session is 90 minutes in length. They will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Central Time Zone(CT) on dates specified.
*The ADA
Legal Issues Webinar Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the
Great Lakes ADA Center.
2011-2012 LEGAL ISSUES WEBINAR SERIES
January 18, 2012 » The ADA in the Healthcare Setting
Over the years, the healthcare setting has been the source of significant ADA litigation and has raised some unique issues. The Department of Justice is also primed to issue new regulations on equipment in healthcare settings. This session will review the range of litigation brought against healthcare providers including employment discrimination cases brought by healthcare workers, as well as ADA litigation brought by patients involving issues such as communication access.
Speaker:Barry Taylor
Esq Director of Legal Services
Alan Goldstein
Senior Attorney
Equip for Equality ,the Protection and Advocacy program in Illinois
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March 21, 2012 » Olmstead Planning: Litigation, Collaboration and the All Important Financial Calculation
This webinar session will discuss the essential aspect of budget planning for litigation, policy making and Olmstead planning. It will discuss the pros and cons of litigation versus working with policy makers versus a hybrid approach of litigation and working with policy makers to affect change.
Speaker:Talley Wells
Attorney and Director of the Mental Health and Disability Rights Project
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
May 16, 2012 » Confidentiality under the ADA and other laws
What rights do people with disabilities have to keep their disability-related information private? And what responsibilities do ADA covered entities have with respect to confidentiality? This session will explore confidentiality rights and responsibilities under the ADA, its implementing regulations and subsequent case law. The session will also explore other relevant federal laws related to confidentiality including the new Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
Speaker:Barry Taylor
Esq Director of Legal Services
Alan Goldstein
Senior Attorney
Equip for Equality ,the Protection and Advocacy program in Illinois
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July 18, 2012 » Pregnancy discrimination, disability, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Are pregnant women considered disabled under the ADA? What laws protect women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth from discrimination? Are employers obligated to provide leave to women who are pregnant, or provide other types of workplace accommodations? This webcast will answer all those questions and more, as attorney J. Aaron McCullough facilitates a discussion with law professor Jeannette Cox, and Martin Ebel of the EEOC on pregnancy discrimination in employment, disability, the related law, and recent litigation. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the webcast but are encouraged to email questions to J. Aaron McCullough in advance via: www.adaconsult.com/contact-us.html
Speaker:Jeannette Cox
Attorney and Professor
University of Dayton School of Law
Martin Ebel
Deputy Director
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Aaron McCullough
Attorney
ADAConsult Services
September 19, 2012 » Update on Emerging ADA Issues Disability Harassment, Retaliation and Constructive Discharge
Disability harassment, retaliation and constructive discharge are emerging workplace issues affecting employees with disabilities and presenting unique challenges to employers. This session will review the ADA and recent case law decisions, and also provide practical tips for navigating these complex areas of the law.
Speaker:Barry Taylor
Esq Director of Legal Services
Alan Goldstein
Senior Attorney
Equip for Equality ,the Protection and Advocacy program in Illinois
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Great Lakes ADA Center. For assistance with any of our conferences contact us at (877) ADA - 1990 or (877) 232 - 1990 (V/TTY). We reserve the right to cancel sessions at any time without notice. A full refund will be provided for all paid sessions should the sessions be cancelled.