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DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center

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Publications

The Great Lakes Center maintains resources that are available in our region as well as throughout the United States regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Accessible Information Technology (AIT). Such resources include written material, consultants, architects, educators, model programs, and other services specializing in accommodating the needs of people with disabilities. The information, materials, and/or technical assistance referred to on this page are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights and responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility. For questions or materials about the ADA, disability etiquette, or Accessible Information Technology, call 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) to reach your regional DBTAC: ADA Center.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ADA 18th Anniversary Information and Resources

The 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is rapidly approaching; July 26, 2008. The DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center, along with its ADA Affiliate Network has accomplished significant results toward voluntary compliance with the ADA. The ADA Anniversary Information and Resources has been designed to capture our collective achievements and highlight useful ADA information and materials that can be used to enhance your ADA anniversary events. We encourage duplication of these materials for print and distribution purposes.

ADA Document Portal

This resource provides information on the ADA and other legislation affecting people with disabilities. The ADA Document Portal is an online resource and web destination dedicated to delivering information on the following topics: General ADA, Employment, State and Local Government, Private Business, Facility Access, Transportation, Communication, and Enforcement.

Architectural Compilation Series

If your work centers on making the built environment accessible, the Great Lakes ADA Center has compiled existing materials for ease of reference and dissemination.
The volumes include:

  • Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities, issued by the US Access Board. Documents included:
    • Accessible Amusement Rides
    • Accessible Boating Facilities
    • Accessible Fishing Piers and Platforms
    • Accessible Golf Courses
    • Accessible Miniature Golf
    • Accessible Sporting Facilities
    • Accessible Swimming Pools & Spas
  • Guide for Places of Lodging, issued by the Department of Justice. Documents included:
    • Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who are Blind or Who have Low Vision
    • Common ADA Problems at newly Constructed Lodging Facilities
    • Five Easy Steps to Make New Lodging Facilities Comply with the ADA
  • Architectural Accessibility Technical Bulletins: Barrier Free Environments, complied by Barrier Free Environments Inc., a NIDRR grantee. Documents included:
    • Accessible Route
    • Doors
    • Medical Facilities
    • Areas of Rescue Assistance
    • Lavatories & Mirrors
    • Toilet Stalls
 

You may order these publications online or give us a call at 800-949-4232.

Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI)

AccessIT

The Great Lakes ADA Center works with the National Center on Accessible Information Technology (AccessIT) at the University of Washington to develop publications that explain how making information technology accessible to everyone benefits schools, colleges and universities.

Accessible Technology Bulletin

The Accessible Technology Bulletin is a free, quarterly resouce for businesses, disability and governmental organizations, schools, and individuals on training and resources on accessible and assistive technology in the Great Lakes region.

K-12 Bulletin on Accessible IT

The Great Lakes K-12 Bulletin on Accessible IT contains articles on educational technology news, events, and activities in the Great Lakes area. This publication is no longer being produced. Archived issues of the K-12 Bulletin are still available on our website.

 

General

Audio Conference Transcripts

Another resource to learn more about the ADA is our monthly Audio Conference. The Audio Conference is designed to offer advance information on the ADA as a foundation to an individual's existing foundation of basic ADA knowledge. Participating in the Audio Conference supports the professional development for an individual, an entire department or an entire agency for less cost than sending one staff to a comparable training event. In addition to the live telephone conference, previous session transcripts and digital audio recordings of the sessions are archived on the web as an ADA resource.

Great Lakes Chronicle

The Great Lakes Chronicle provides the latest revisions of the law, training on the ADA, and interesting resources that are available to you. You may subscribe to the Chronicle and receive email notifications whenever the latest Chronicle edition is available.

Last Updated on: Fri Jun 19, 2009