Title III of the ADA and why Public Accommodations Matter

Kevin Williams, a guest speaker in this course, said “in order to treat people with disabilities equality, you have to do something different.” Public places and businesses open to the public need to do something different to comply with ADA standards so that people with disabilities have full access and enjoyment of public places. You will learn about resources such as tax incentives, free training, and community resources, examples of accommodations, and ultimately learn that adhering to the ADA isn’t just good business practice, but it is the law! This online, on-demand, self-paced, solutions-focused course will have you leave here with a better understanding and foundational knowledge of:

• What Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is;
• Why businesses need to comply with ADA standards;
• How being ADA compliant can benefit businesses;
• What The Curb Cut Effect is;
• How businesses can provide accommodations to people with disabilities; and
• Actions you can take now as a business.

What to expect

• A 90-minute, self-paced, video slide-based presentation;
• Instructors Krystal Dawson from The Arc of Aurora/THINK+change with guest speakers: Emily Shuman from the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, and Kevin Williams from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition;
• Weblinks to TOOLS and TRAININGS you can use outside of this course;
• Closed captioning in English; and a
• Digital Certificate of Completion for entire course achievement.

Who should take this course?

• Businesses that are generally open to the public such as stores, restaurants, theaters, schools, daycare facilities, recreation facilities, medical offices, hotels, pharmacies, retail, museums, libraries, parks, schools, and commercial facilities such as factories, warehouses, office buildings, etc.
• People with disabilities and their families so they understand the Title III of the ADA, their rights, and what businesses can do to provide accommodations.

This work is made possible through support from Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Arc Thrift Stores, Developmental Pathways, and The Arc of Aurora.

CLE/CEU

Due to the varying requirements of different organizations and disciplines, THINK+change does not seek prior accreditation of educational courses for CLE/CEUs. Please consult the rules of your organization regarding the procedures for receiving continuing education credits. This course may qualify for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes of CLE/CEU. You will also receive a digital certificate verifying your completion of the course to submit. If you require further verification or have other questions, please contact us.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, medical or legal advice. You should consult your own medical or legal advisors for specific and personalized advice.