The ADA is both complicated and controversial. This webinar will explain the ADA litigation trends and provide tips on how to avoid ADA complaints and lawsuits. Participants will learn about the ADA requirements for new and existing building projects and how to comply with them.
Attend this webinar training to understand the ins and outs of the Americans with Disability Act and how it can affect you as a contractor, design professional or building owner.
Why Should You Attend:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) was adopted in congress in 1990. This statute is a civil rights law with the purpose of making certain that disabled individuals have the same rights as able bodied individuals. The law is intended to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title II of the Act cover government facilities at the federal, state and local level and includes buildings such as train stations. Title III covers all commercial facilities such as offices, retail, malls, banks and basically every other facility that is available to the public. As a result of the ADA the U.S. Department of Justice issued the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (“ADAAG”) but much ambiguity still exists especially with regard to existing facilities. This webinar explores the scoping and some technical aspects of the Law with particular concentration on existing facilities and offers guidance on how owners, contractors, architects and operators of facilities available to the public can navigate the Law to minimize the likelihood of claims of non-compliance.Attend this webinar training to understand the ins and outs of the Americans with Disability Act and how it can affect you as a contractor, design professional or building owner.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Learn the history of the ADA
- Understand the five sections of the law
- Become familiar with the ADAAG - the ADA accessibility guidelines
- Learn about ADA compliance for new building projects
- Understand what ADA compliance means for existing buildings
- Learn about ADA lawsuits and litigation trends
Who Will Benefit:
- Building Owner
- Contractor
- Architect
- Engineer
- Attorney
- Project Managers
- Project Sponsors
- Construction Managers
Course Provider
Richard Vivenzio,
