6/28/2016 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation (BAJA) and the Illinois ADA Project host an ADA Distance Learning session on "Rights of Veterans with Disabilities in Employment, Housing and Transportation." This webinar will focus on federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), the Fair Housing Act, and the Air Carrier Access Act, as they apply to veterans with disabilities. Topics will include reasonable accommodation in the workplace and non-discrimination in housing and traveling by bus, train, or plane. This webinar is suitable for service providers and advocates who may work with veterans, and veterans with disabilities interested in learning more about their rights under federal law in employment, housing, and transportation.
Speakers
- Sharon E. Debbage Alexander, Administrative Judge, Washington Field Office U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Heather L. Ansley, Associate General Counsel for Corporate and Government Relations Paralyzed Veterans of America.
- Susan Prokop, Senior Associate Advocacy Director Paralyzed Veterans of America
CE Recognition: Certificate of Attendance
To Register
The program is free to those who call and register. You must pre-register with the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation prior to the training date in order to receive the dial-in number and pass code.
Please contact the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation at one of the following numbers:
- (312) 793-0034 (Voice)
- (312) 793-2406 (FAX)
- (888) 614-2385 (TTY)
Reasonable Accommodations
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation and specify what form of accommodation is needed at least two weeks prior to the training date.
