UM SPH Calendar of Events http://www.sph.umich.edu/iscr/news_events/index.cfm en-us Copyright 2008 University of Michigan School of Public Health UM SPH Calendar of Events en-us https://www.sph.umich.edu/scr/phli/rss/ Wed, 23 May 2012 02:04:37 PST June 25: Americans with Disabilities Act - Emergency Preparedness & Response

Presenters:

  • Julie Secontine, Esq, Oakland County - Risk Management
  • Carole Dubritsky, University of Michigan - Office of Institutional Equality

Topics Covered:

  • What is the ADA?
  • How does the ADA apply to Emergency Management?
  • What are some of the steps that state and local governments should take to make emergency management and disaster related services, programs, activities and facilities accessible to people with disabilities?
  • Discuss recent ADA litigation in emergency management programs
  • University of Michigan ADA initiatives regarding emergency preparedness

RSVP to Stephanie Lee sloliver@umich.edu by June 18. Please include your name, organization/unit, and email.

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