About the National ADA Symposium

National ADA Symposium Logo The National ADA Symposium is designed to provide the latest information on ADA regulations and guidelines, implementation strategies, and best practices through dynamic, interactive sessions.

Our goal is to make sure participants get useful information that is applicable to their work and daily lives. Over 95% of prior Symposium attendees reported they learned something that they could use on the job and/or in their communities.

Here is what to expect when you attend an ADA Symposium.

Wide Variety of Break-out Sessions
Participants create a customized schedule by selecting sessions that meet their specific needs and interests from a wide variety of topics.

Nationally recognized presenters representing key agencies and organizations involved with the ADA.
Representatives from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, EEOC, and the U.S. Access Board provide the latest information and insights on the ADA from their agencies. Symposium presenters are experts in their field and experienced trainers. The 2012 Symposium also features sessions provided by the National Center on Accessibility, leaders in accessible recreation, and the International Code Council (Indianapolis Symposium).

Opportunities for networking.
The ADA Symposium brings together the many different groups that are affected by the ADA in their work and daily lives to network, problem solve, and share solutions. The structure of the ADA Symposium emphasis interaction and networking, and provides opportunities to address individual questions. Past attendees agree! Evaluations consistently rate the opportunity to learn from other participants as one the most valuable experiences gained by attending a National ADA Symposium.

On-line access to all session hand-outs
Participants are able to download materials for all sessions (including sessions outside of their registration schedule) prior to attending the ADA Symposium and for up to two months after the conference. There is no need to lug a stack of papers through the airport--and it is good for the environment! Alternate formats of resource materials are available upon request.

Our session schedule is designed to meet the needs of attendees from a variety of occupations and backgrounds.
Architects/Builders/Building Code Officials
The schedule provides a learning track designed for professionals involved in the design and building industry. Sessions are presented by trainers from the US. Access Board, the agency that developed the 2010 ADA Standards of Accessibility that go into effect March 15, 2012. The Indianapolis Symposium will feature a track presented by the Internatioal Code Council.
ADA Coordinators
ADA Coordinators will find sessions designed specifically for their needs that provide strategies for effectively carrying out the role of an ADA Coordinator. These sessions are presented by ADA Coordinators with years of hands-on experience and trainers from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. An advanced "Issues Forum" is provided for experienced ADA Coordinators.
Disability Advocates, Service Providers, Individuals with Disabilities and their Family Members
A number of sessions address the issues that are critical to full inclusion and the quality of life for people with disabilities and their family members including emergency preparedness, effective communication, advocacy, transportation, health care, and the complaint process.
Human Resource Professionals
The passage of the ADA Amendments Act and the release of new regulations by the EEOC directly affect Human Resource Managers. A number of sessions are devoted to employment including an advanced "Issues Forum".
State and Local Government Officials
State and local government officials will have the opportunity to get clear, current information regarding the new Department of Justice Title II regulations directly from representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice. A variety of sessions are offered that cover the issues important to state and local government officials and provide a forum to get answers to specific questions.

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The National ADA Symposium is an initiative of the ADA National Network, a program of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR)



The National ADA Symposium is designed to provide the latest information on ADA regulations and guidelines, implementation strategies, and best practices through dynamic, interactive sessions. Our goal is to make sure participants get useful information that is applicable to their work and daily lives. Over 95% of prior Symposium attendees reported they learned something that they could use on the job and/or in their communities. Here is what to expect when you attend an ADA Symposium. Wide Variety of Break-out Sessions Participants create a customized schedule by selecting sessions that meet their specific needs and interests from a wide variety of topics. Nationally recognized presenters representing key agencies and organizations involved with the ADA. Representatives from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, EEOC, and the U.S. Access Board provide the latest information and insights on the ADA from their agencies. Symposium presenters are experts in their field and experienced trainers. The 2012 Symposium also features sessions provided by the National Center on Accessibility, leaders in accessible recreation, and the International Code Council (Indianapolis Symposium). Opportunities for networking. The ADA Symposium brings together the many different groups that are affected by the ADA in their work and daily lives to network, problem solve, and share solutions. The structure of the ADA Symposium emphasis interaction and networking, and provides opportunities to address individual questions. Past attendees agree! Evaluations consistently rate the opportunity to learn from other participants as one the most valuable experiences gained by attending a National ADA Symposium. On-line access to all session hand-outs Participants are able to download materials for all sessions (including sessions outside of their registration schedule) prior to attending the ADA Symposium and for up to two months after the conference. There is no need to lug a stack of papers through the airport--and it is good for the environment! Alternate formats of resource materials are available upon request.	Our session schedule is designed to meet the needs of attendees from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. Architects/Builders/Building Code Officials The schedule provides a learning track designed for professionals involved in the design and building industry. Sessions are presented by trainers from the US. Access Board, the agency that developed the 2010 ADA Standards of Accessibility that go into effect March 15, 2012. The Indianapolis Symposium will feature a track presented by the Internatioal Code Council. ADA Coordinators ADA Coordinators will find sessions designed specifically for their needs that provide strategies for effectively carrying out the role of an ADA Coordinator. These sessions are presented by ADA Coordinators with years of hands-on experience and trainers from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. An advanced "Issues Forum" is provided for experienced ADA Coordinators. Disability Advocates, Service Providers, Individuals with Disabilities and their Family Members A number of sessions address the issues that are critical to full inclusion and the quality of life for people with disabilities and their family members including emergency preparedness, effective communication, advocacy, transportation, health care, and the complaint process. Human Resource Professionals The passage of the ADA Amendments Act and the release of new regulations by the EEOC directly affect Human Resource Managers. A number of sessions are devoted to employment including an advanced "Issues Forum". State and Local Government Officials State and local government officials will have the opportunity to get clear, current information regarding the new Department of Justice Title II regulations directly from representatives of the U.S. Department of Justice. A variety of sessions are offered that cover the issues important to state and local government officials and provide a forum to get answers to specific questions.



The National ADA Symposium is an initiative of the ADA National Network, a program of the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR)