Recently, there has been a great deal of attention to the fact that the U.S. workplace now spans four generations. How can employers ensure that work is meaningful and adapted to the needs of workers across these four generations? For the most part, disability has not been part of the mainstream of this conversation. Yet, disability issues are central to understanding and responding to the multi-generation workforce in several ways: The meaning of “disability” has changed significantly over time; the legal and policy climate of disability in the workplace has evolved; different generations tend to experience different types of disabilities; and with the aging of our population, more people with disabilities will be in our workforce. In this session, we will co-explore the multi-generational workplace and examine how employers can ensure that everyone can fully contribute their talents.

The focus of this workshop will be the unique issues in hiring and accommodating Veterans with disabilities - especially Veterans with PTSD and TBI; exploring legal issues from a human resource perspective; exploring low or no cost school and work place accommodations to help retain student and employees who are Veterans; discussion on of assistive technologies to better equip veterans to do their jobs

The Great Lakes and Pacific ADA Centers on behalf of the ADA National Network are pleased to announce the 2012 Accessible Technology Webinar Series. Electronic information and communications technology have become essential tools in all areas of our lives and working environments today, and are particularly important to people with disabilities by providing equal access to the workplace and social media. Please join us for our 2012 webinar series as we explore some of the latest technological trends and their accessibility to people with disabilities. All sessions are free and scheduled for 2-3:30pm Eastern/1-2:30pm Central/12-1:30pm Mountain/11-12:30pm Pacific utilizing the ElluminateLive! webinar platform. Questions regarding these programs should be directed to: ADA Conferences 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) adaconferences@adagreatlakes.org

This is a closed session offered in Puerto Rico discussing the ADA and the rights of people who are blind.

Workforce Policy & Labor Relations has partnered with the Employment and Disability Institute at Cornell to create a new program for Cornell managers: Leading in a Disability Inclusive Workforce. This program features foundational training for individuals who are committed to addressing disability issues in the workplace, as well as a Just-in-Time Toolkit to meet the needs of managers who need immediate information about addressing disability issues in their departments or units. http://disabilitytoolkit.edi.cornell.edu

The Puerto Rican Down Syndrome Foundation will celebrate the achievements of their consumers and discuss the importance of independent living, with their family.

La Fundación Puertorriqueña Síndrome Down celebrara los logros de sus consumidores y discutirá la importancia de la vida independiente, con sus familiares.

The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) presents the ADA Coordinator's Training Conference October 22-23, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. This 2 day event will be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in midtown Kansas City. The conference will offer a variety of sessions and features speakers from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Access Board, and other nationally recognized ADA experts. Registration is open to the public. In addition, ACTCP members will have an opportunity to obtain both foundation and elective level credits towards their program completion.

Through this training the audience will learn the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), who is protected under it, and how to file a complaint.

A través de este adiestramiento la audiencia aprenderá lo que cubre la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en ingles), quienes están protegidos por esta y como presentar una reclamación.

The Promoting the Diversity group of the Sacred Heart University organized this training for students with disabilities in the institution about their rights and responsibilities at the University.

El grupo Fomentando la Diversidad de la Universidad Sagrado Corazón organizó este adiestramiento para que los estudiantes con discapacidades de la institución conozcan sus derechos y responsabilidades en la Universidad.

Through this training the audience will learn about the importance of the reasonable accommodations in the class room, and how to implement it properly.

A través de este adiestramiento la audiencia aprenderá acerca de la importancia de los acomodos razonables en el salón de clases, y como implementarlos apropiadamente.

This Training is FULL. Primary Audience: Business leaders, employers, HR professionals, managers/supervisors, disability service providers, vocational rehabilitation professionals, ADA Coordinators, people with disabilities, public sector professionals. Several different laws cover people with disabilities in our country. Some laws, such as ADA and the Rehabilitation Act, cover disability issues across several spheres of life; other laws, such as FMLA are specific to employment. All of these laws, however, have undergone changes in the last five years. These changes impact anyone who is charged with complying with the law or anyone who is protected by laws. In this session, we will provide an update of changes across several laws that cover people with disabilities. Price is only $12 (to be paid at the door) and includes breakfast and all handout materials. We accept cash or check (payable to Broome-Tioga JSEC). Please note: “No-Shows” will be billed for the event.

This will be 2, half hour presentations delivered back to back in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Through this training the audience will learn the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), who is protected under it, and how to file a complaint.

A través de este adiestramiento la audiencia aprenderá lo que cubre la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en ingles), quienes están protegidos por esta y como presentar una reclamación.