Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Network message.? I hope you have a wonderful day.?
Martha
Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)
[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov
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This information comes from the Pacific ADA Center.
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ADA National Network Learning Session:
"Access to Medical Care & Medical Diagnostic Equipment Best Practices for People with Disabilities"
April 25, 2024
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers doctors' offices, medical clinics, and other healthcare facilities. These facilities must be accessible to patients with disabilities.
This training will discuss how to design and create accessible medical spaces. Also, the Access Board has published a final standard about access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. These standards are for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The presenter will discuss the requirements for diagnostic equipment, including transfer and other mobility aids.
Learning objectives:
? Describe design criteria for accessible medical spaces
? Learn about diagnostic equipment accessibility requirements
Presenters:
Bobby Stinnette is an Accessibility Specialist at the US Access Board, providing technical guidance for design criteria to various stakeholders. Bobby?s focus at the Access Board is on medical diagnostic equipment and healthcare accessibility. He has given many presentations to students, advocates, and professionals on accessibility issues and guidelines. He earned a bachelor?s degree in Human Development from Howard University, a master?s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, and a certificate in Trauma Studies.
He has over fifteen years of experience coordinating a wide range of rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services focused on supporting disabled veterans and increasing access to mental health services. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and an advocate for disability rights.
Webinars begin at ET: 2.30pm, CT: 1.30pm, MT:12.30pm, PT:11.30am, Hawaii: 9.30am during mainland Standard Time; 8.30am during mainland Daylight Savings Time.
Register now for this free online webinar.
Registration closes at Midnight Pacific Time, April 24, 2024.
This webinar will offer captioning and ASL Interpretation
The information presented in this webinar is intended solely as informal guidance and is neither a determination of legal rights or responsibilities by NIDILRR.
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Our mailing address is:
Pacific ADA Center
PO Box 665
Concord, CA 94522-0665
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This information is from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
On April 18, 2024, the Department of Justice issued an updated guide of The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities | ADA.gov. This guide describes the legal protections designed to allow full access to every aspect of elections, including registration and voting, for people with disabilities. For more information on this and other new and updated guidance on voting rights, please read the press release: Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Launches Updated Voting Rights and Elections Website | United States Department of Justice. For more information on the ADA, please visit ADA.gov or call the toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (TTY 833-610-1264).
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