In This Edition
**NOTE the Dates & Changes for our Courses
+ Webinar 9/22: COVID and the ADA
+ Featured case: C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc.
+ Plan. Prepare. Respond.
+ New! Kelleher v. Fred A. Cook, Gabriel Peeples v. Clinical Support Options
Webcourses End 9/23 with Change to NEW! System and $Cost
Big changes are coming soon to our webcourses! To enhance the learning experience of our users, the Southeast ADA Center will move its webcourses to a learning management system (LMS).
**Please note the following changes and dates in the transition.
CEU Requests End - Friday, August 27, 2021
This is the last day that CEU requests via Syracuse University will be offered for our three webcourses: ADA Basics, At Your Service, and ADA Title II.
Certificates of Completion and Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) will continue to be available upon completion of a webcourse.
Webcourses End - Thursday, September 23, 2021
This is the last day the current version will be available for our three webcourses:
ADA Basics, At Your Service, and ADA Title II. After this date, the current versions will be closed to transition them to the learning management system (LMS).
- By Thursday - September 23, 2021
If you are currently taking a webcourse, you must finish. - By Thursday - September 23, 2021
If you do not complete the webcourse, you will have to register and complete the webcourse in the NEW! learning management system (LMS).
NEW! System for Webcourses - Monday, September 27, 2021
This is the first day our webcourses will be available in the new learning management system (LMS), which is cloud-based, fully accessible, and user-friendly. We are excited for this change and know you will be, too. More information to come.
The new system will provide users with a simple one-stop and effective way to access and learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability rights. Our webcourses will be viewable on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Four Courses Available at Launch
- ADA Basic Building Blocks
- At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities
- ADA Title II Tutorial
- ADA and Access for Individuals with Disabilities in Financial Institutions
Upon completion of a webcourse, a Certificate of Completion and Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) will be available.
NEW! $Cost for Webcourse - Monday, September 27, 2021
Effective Monday, September 27, 2021, there are two important changes to the cost and group provision for the webcourses of the Southeast ADA Center that will be available in the new learning management system (LMS).
- Individuals and Groups of 24 people(or less):
During registration, each person will be required to pay a $5.00 fee per course. The fee covers administrative costs and the certificate of completion for each webcourse. - Groups of 25 people (or more) and who need customized reports:
The group will be required to pay a negotiated reduced rate to cover the costs of course administration, registration, technology management, and report development. Please email the Southeast ADA Center at adasoutheast@syr.edu to discuss group rates. The group rate and customized reports must be negotiated and in a finalized agreement prior to group registrations.
COVID-19, ADA, and Disability Resources
The website, ADA, Disability & COVID-19, is regularly updated to provide the disability community with information about rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
*Note: We do not give medical or legal advice. Please contact healthcare or legal experts for more information.
Featured Webinar
- COVID and the ADA
**DEADLINE: register by 9/21/2021
Wednesday - September 22, 2021
2:00 - 3:30 pm [Eastern Time]
Webinar Series: ADA Legal
Sponsors: Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network
Featured COVID & Disability Resources from Federal Agencies
- COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers | en Español (Spanish) version Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- More from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 [PDF]
Source: Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office for Civil Rights at Health & Human Services (HHS) - Civil Rights and COVID-19 Resources
Source: Office for Civil Rights at Health & Human Services (HHS) - Workers with Long COVID-19: You May Be Entitled to Workplace Accommodations
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Featured COVID Resources from the ADA National Network
- ADA Live! Podcast & Resources: Back to School with the ADA in a COVID-19 World
- Fact Sheet: The ADA and Face Mask Policies (updated 8/27/2021)
- Webinar Archive: Achieving Equity in a Time of Scarcity: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
- Webinar Archive: ADA Impact on Individuals and the COVID-19 Long Haul
- Fact Sheet: The ADA and Caregivers
- Webinar Archive: Health Care Access: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 Resources
- Webinar Archive: COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities
- Fact Sheet: Accessibility at Drive-Thru Medical Sites
- Webinar Archive: Lessons Learned: ADA Coordinators Talk About COVID-19
- Fact Sheet: Healthcare & Face Coverings:
Reducing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients
Vaccine & People with Disabilities - Featured Resources & Updates
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Source:
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Older Adults and People with Disabilities: COVID-19 Resources - FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccination and the ADA
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Web: askjan.org - COVID-19 Accessible Resources for People with Disabilities
Source: Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI)
Web: cidi.gatech.edu/covid - COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet - Easy Read & Plain Language
Source: Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Web: autisticadvocacy.org/resources/covid-pl/vaccine/ - FEMA
Find more:
ADA, Disability & COVID-19 Resources with News & Updates, Virtual Events, ADA Publications, and Resources by Topic.
Web:adacovid19.org
Disability Rights Today in recognition of National Service Dog Month
In recognition of National Service Dog Month in September, Disability Rights Today explores: C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc. (Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2021). In this case, the plaintiff C.L., was diagnosed with mental health disabilities. While seeking inpatient treatment at Del Almo Hospital, C.L.’s self-trained service dog, Aspen, was denied admission without an individualized assessment of the service animal.
Tune into this episode for an analysis of the facts, issues, and arguments of the court case, along with a discussion of implications for policy and practice. You will hear from three of C.L.’s attorneys: Christopher Knauf, JD, Disability Rights Legal Center, Founder Knauf Associates, Los Angeles, CA; Jennifer Mathis, JD, Deputy Legal Director and Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Washington, D.C.; and Celia McGuiness, Derby, McGuinness & Goldsmith, LLP, Los Angeles. They are joined by our host: Peter Blanck, Ph.D., JD, Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University.
Listen & Read:
Disability Rights Today: C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital – 9th Circuit Ruling on Certification of Service Animals and ADA
For resources and more episodes: disabilityrightstoday.org
September is National Preparedness Month
Plan. Prepare. Respond.
Our thoughts and hearts are with the people, families, and communities in preparation and impacted by emergencies, tornados, hurricanes, and severe weather. Please stay safe!
- Make a list and keep important supplies with you.
- Identify where you could go to shelter safely.
- Listen and follow local news, weather reports, and social media.
**Keep in mind COVID-19
You may need to adjust any emergency plan based on the latest from your state, local officials and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Go to: Emergency & Severe Weather Resources: CDC, COVID-19
Be Ready!
- National Weather Service (NWS)
Web: weather.gov
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- Tips and Resources for Hurricane Emergency Preparedness
- Staying Safe, Cool, Hydrated & Informed in Extreme Heat
Web: acl.gov
- Emergency, Hurricane, Heat & Severe Weather Resources
Southeast U.S. Region
Alabama (AL), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA) , Kentucky (KY), Mississippi (MS),
North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN)Web: adasoutheast.org
- ADA, Disability & COVID-19 - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adacovid19.org
- ADA Fact Sheets & Publications - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adata.org/topic/emergency-preparedness
- ADA Live! Podcasts & Resources - Emergency Preparedness
Web: adalive.org
Court Decisions & Disability Issues
Review and search legal and policy developments relevant to civil rights protections and the impact of court decisions in the Southeast Region under the ADA. These briefs are developed in partnership with the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.
Court Decisions
- John Kelleher v. Fred A. Cook, Inc.
- Gabriel Peeples v. Clinical Support Options, Inc. (2021)
- Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Inc. v. United States Food and Drug Administration (2021)
- Crawford v. Hinds County Board of Supervisors (2021)
- Robles v. Domino”s Pizza (2021)
- Gil v. Winn-Dixie (2021)
- C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc. (2021)
Disability Issues
- The ADA and Face Mask Policies (updated 8/27/2021)
- Service Animals and the Law
Find more:
Laws & Courts - Southeast ADA Center
Events & Training
Webinars & Podcasts
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9/21/2021 Tuesday 12:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. EST | RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Virtual Full Council Meeting *Deadline to Register: September 21, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 9/21/2021 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST | Pandemic-Related Disaster Assistance for SSI Recipients *Deadline to Register: September 20, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 9/21/2021 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST | Best Practices for Ensuring Students with Food Allergies Have the Same Opportunities in Higher Education *Deadline to Register: September 20, 2021 Webinar Series: ADA Audio |
| 9/22/2021 Wednesday 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. EST | Public Briefing on Study on the Feasibility of Wheelchair Securement Systems in Passenger Aircraft *Deadline to Register: September 22, 2021 Sponsor: |
| 9/22/2021 Wednesday 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. CST | COVID and the ADA *Deadline to Register: September 21, 2021 Webinar Series: ADA Legal Issues |
Find more:
Events & Training Calendar - Southeast ADA Center
News
National News
- September 20-26 is the International Week of Deaf People
Source: Georgia Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Business Sense - Leveraging Remote Work to Increase Inclusion
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- September Is National Preparedness Month
Source: Ready.gov
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Updated to Incorporate Revised 508 Standards
Source: U.S. Access Board
- New Factsheet: The ADA, Addiction, and Recovery for Private Businesses and Nonprofits
Source: ADA National Network (ADANN)
Find more:
News Archives and News by Audience & Topic
Southeast Region News
- EEOC Sues ISS Facility Services for Disability Discrimination
Source: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Tennessee Alliance for Equity in Education Asks for Clarity on COVID-19 Protocols in Schools
Source: Nashville Scene (Tennessee)
Find more:
Regional News by State - Southeast ADA Center
Other News & Resources of Interest
Disclaimer: Accessibility cannot be guaranteed for external websites. The Southeast ADA Center provides these links as a courtesy and does not endorse, take responsibility for, or exercise control of the organization nor vouch for the accuracy of the contents of the destination link.
- De Groot Claims First Wheelchair Golden Slam with Win at U.S. Open
Source: Reuters
- Fact Check: Neither ADA Nor Civil Rights Act Offer a Blanket Exemption to Mask, Vaccine Requirements
Source: USA Today
- McDonald’s Partners with Vispero to Provide Access for Blind and Low Vision Customers in US Self Order Kiosks
Source: TPGI
- New Report Assesses Amtrak’s ADA Compliance Efforts
Source: Railway Age
- Programs Like ECF Choices Help Tennesseans with Disabilities Be Part of Their Communities
Source: Nashville Scene
- USA Wheelchair Rugby Team Brings Silver Medal to The Magic City
Source: Bham Now (Alabama)
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Accessibility cannot be guaranteed for external websites. The Southeast ADA Center provides these links as a courtesy and does not endorse, take responsibility, or exercise control of the organization nor vouch for the accuracy of the contents of the destination link. The contents of this electronic newsletter were developed under Grant #90DPAD0005-01-00 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA.