Web-Based Trainings and Presentations
- ADA Building Blocks
- At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities
- Disability Awareness On-Line Seminar
- ADAAG Course on Judicial, Legislative and Regulatory, Detention and Correctional Facilities and Building Elements Designed for Children's Use
- Introduction to the Recreation Rule
- Introduction to Accessible Information Technology in Education
- Tutorials on the Section 508 Standards for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology
- Access E-Learning
- Section 508 for Software Development
- ILRU Web Casts
- Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities
- Play Area Accessibility Guidelines Training
- Introduction to Accessible Information Technology
An introductory web-course on the ADA organized in to twelve topics. Each topic contains information as well as real-life examples and self-tests to help you apply what you've learned. Upon completion of the course, you can earn a certificate and one continuing education unit (CEU) if you meet all the "Certificate and CEU Requirements." Developed by the Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center.
Link: ADA Building Blocks 
(http://www.adabasics.org)
At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities [no cost]
An on-line course on how to effectively serve customers with a variety of disabilities. The course includes case studies and tests. Developed by the Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center.
Link: At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilties (http://www.wiawebcourse.org)
Disability Awareness On-Line Seminar [no cost]
This free online seminar covers diversity training specific to disability awareness for Human Resource Professionals. Through this seminar you will have the opportunity to learn more about topics such as current history, myths & facts, research, tips for communication, tips for interviewing, and tips for accommodations all related to employing individuals with disabilities.
Link: Disability Awareness On-Line Seminar (http://www.worksupport.com/training/daStart.cfm)
ADAAG Course on Judicial, Legislative and Regulatory, Detention and Correctional Facilities and Building Elements Designed for Children's Use
U.S. Access Board and American Institute of Architects (AIA) web-based courses on:
- Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Facilities
- Detention and Correctional Facilities; and
- Building Elements Designed for Children's Use
The interactive course includes case studies, discussion of key issues, and multiple choice questions; users can download a course workbook and copies of the guidelines. AIA members can take any or all of the three sections and earn three learning credits per section under the AIA program.
Link: ADAAG Course (Access Board) [no cost] (http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/AIAcourse/menu.htm)
Link: ADAAG Course (AIA) for AIA CES credits [costs] (http://eclassroom.aia.org/CourseCatalog/index.cfm)
Introduction to the Recreation Rule [no cost]
The September 2002 ADA Accessibility Guidelines recreation rule covers amusement rides, boating, fishing, golf, miniature golf, sports facilities and swimming pools. Join Peggy Greenwell and Bill Botten, of the U.S. Access Board, as they highlight the major provisions of the Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities. Real Player is required to access this streaming video program. If you do not have it installed already, you can download RealPlayer for free from RealNetworks.
Link: Introduction to the Recreation Rule (http://www.ncaonline.org/distancelearning/rec-rule/index.shtml)
Introduction to Accessible Information Technology in Education [no cost]
This course consists of nine lessons with many interactive features. The lessons begin by addressing basic issues, such as the difference between information technology and assistive technology. Several lessons discuss typical accessibility problems and solutions, as well as relevant laws for web design, distance learning, software, self-contained, closed products, telecommunications, and multimedia. The final lesson provides an overview of approaches and strategies for influencing information technology accessibility policy in education, and examines sample policies. Interactive features include streaming video, hypothetical case studies, and review questions that allow students to review and evaluate their understanding of lesson concepts. This course was developed by the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT).
Link: Introduction to Accessible Information Technology in Education (http://www.washington.edu/accessit/webcourse.php)
Tutorials on the Section 508 Standards for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology [no cost]
On-line courses include:
- Designing Accessible Web Sites
- Accessible Conferences
- Buying Accessible E & IT
- Section 508 Coordinators
- Additional Accessibility & Usability Concerns
- Accessible Video and Multimedia
- Building and Buying Accessible Software
- Buying Accessible Computers
- Opening Closed Products
Link: 508 Universe - Tutorials on Section 508 Standards
(http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=5)
A ten-module tutorial about making distance education. Information on the most common needs in distance education, and techniques that will enhance the usability of online materials for all students. Registration is free.
Link: Access E-Learning (http://www.accesselearning.net)
Section508 for Software Development
In recognizing and promoting workforce and customer diversity, the IRS presents this training on Section 508 for Software Development. Through it, you will learn important information about Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, its impact on software development, and the vital role you play in developing software that conforms to Section 508. To begin, select the Overview module.
Link: Section508 for Software Development (http://www.section508.gov/IRSCourse)
Independent Living Research Utilization has an on-going program of web casts on a wide variety of topics, including the ADA, housing, health care, technology, education, employment, research, and policy issues. Sessions are presented by national experts in their fields. Transcripts of all sessions are archived, and can be accessed at any time. To find the schedule of upcoming web casts, instructions on how to access them, or the archives, visit the ILRU Web Casts page.
Link: ILRU Web Casts (http://www.ilru.org/html/training/webcasts/calendar.html)
Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities [no cost]
U.S. Department of Justice
This course explains how the ADA applies to businesses in ten short lessons. Putting these lessons into practice helps you comply with the ADA and welcome a new group of customers to purchase your goods, products, and services. You may go though the lessons at your own pace and as time allows.
Link: Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities (www.ada.gov/reachingout/intro1.htm)
Play Area Accessibility Guidelines Training
Brought to you by the U.S. Access Board) to provide training for designers and operators in using the accessibility guidelines for play areas. Additionally, this training can be a resource for parents, teachers, and others interested in play area accessibility.
Link: Play Area Accessibility Guidelines Training (www.access-board.gov/play/course/section1/1-1.htm)
Introduction to Accessible Information Technology
This free online course, developed by the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT), introduces information technology accessibility as well as related law and policy issues in education, and is especially recommended for teachers, administrators, and policy makers.
Lessons:
- Introduction
- Accessible Web Design
- Accessible Distance Learning
- Accessible Software
- Accessible Telecommunications
- Accessible Multimedia
- Self-Contained, Closed Products
- Accessible Information Technology and the Law
- Information Technology Policy in Education
- Producing Rich Media For the Web
Link: Introduction to Accessible Information Technology (www.washington.edu/accessit/webcourse.php)
