News from the NW ADA Center – Idaho
Frequently Used ADA Resources
“Knowledge is a commodity to be shared. For knowledge to pay dividends, it should not remain the monopoly of the selected few.” by Moutasem Algharati
The ADA National Network is the “go to” resource for information, guidance, and training on the ADA an its implementation. Your regional NW ADA Center is not an enforcement or regulatory agency, but rather a helpful resource. Frequently used resources, videos, trainings and checklists can assist you in understanding the ADA regulations, self-evaluation and transition plan process.
- ADA Coordinators Certification Training Program (ACTCP). A Certification program designed to meet the training and professional needs of ADA Coordinators. Link to website: http://www.adacoordinator.org
- The Online ADA Title II Tutorial is an online training program designed to provide basic principles and core concepts on Title II of the ADA. Link to tutorial: http://www.adatitle2.org
- Online Learning — Great Lakes ADA Center http://adagreatlakes.com/ProgramsAndServices/Trainings/OnlineLearning/
- The ADA Basic Building Blocks is an online training program designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and core concepts in the ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Link to training: http://www.adabasics.org
- Online Learning – Great Lakes ADA Center you may have to register for the different training categories http://adagreatlakes.com/ProgramsAndServic es/Trainings/OnlineLearning/
- Accessibility Online Training on the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Training is available on accessibility, electronic and information technology. Link to training: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/Schedule/Idaho Resource Guide and Companion Checklists
➢ Idaho Resource Guide on Effective Communication. Link to guide:
http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/effectivecommunicationdraft_copy.pdf
➢ General Effective Communication Checklist found in the Title II Toolkit. Link to checklist:
http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3chklist.htm
➢ Accessible Website WebAIM, Introduction to Web Accessibility. Link to checklist:
➢ Emergency Management Procedures Checklist is designed for use as a preliminary assessment of your emergency management programs, policies, procedures, and shelter facilities. Link to the checklist: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7emergencymgmtadd1.htm
➢ ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments. This tool kit is very useful and provides examples on how state and local government can comply with Title II. Please note the tool kit has not been updated to include the 2010 ADA Standards of Accessible Design. Link to Tool Kit http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/toolkitmain.htm
➢ ADA Resources | ADA Anniversary Tool Kit https://www.adaanniversary.org/resources
➢ U.S. Department of Labor — ODEP – Office of Disability Employment Policy – Disability Resources https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
Facility Checklists and Resources to Identify Architectural Barriers
➢ To review your buildings and facilities utilize the ADA Checklist based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Link to checklist: http://adachecklist.org
➢ The 2010 ADA Standards can be found at the following web link: http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm
➢ Northwest ADA Center Accessibility Checklists http://nwadacenter.org/toolkit/accessibility-checklists
➢ Fact and Guidance Sheets from Northwest ADA Center http://nwadacenter.org/fact-and-guidance-sheets-northwest-ada-center
➢ Calculators to help identify the number for certain elements in the ADA: Accessible Boat Slips Calculator, Accessible Parking Spaces Calculator, Check-Out Aisles Calculator, Detention Facilities and Correctional Facilities Calculator, Ground Level Play Components Required to be on Accessible Routes Calculator, Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems Calculator, Self-Service Storage Facilities Calculator, Transient Lodging Guest Rooms with Communication Features, Transient Lodging Guest Rooms with Mobility Features Calculator, Wheelchair Spaces in Assembly Areas Calculator: http://nwadacenter.org/calculators
Resources on Disability Awareness and Etiquette
➢ Disability Etiquette Respectful Interactions Factsheet: People First Language Publication: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy_files/TennesseeDisabilityPathfinder-DisabilityEtiquettePeopleFirstLanguage(12811).pdf
➢ Parking as an Employment Accommodation Factsheet: http://nwadacenter.org/sites/adanw/files/files/Fact%20Sheet_Accessible%20Parking%20as%20an%20Employment%20Accommodation.pdf
➢ YouTube Videos Respectful Interaction Series: Northwest ADA Center Introduction to Respectful Interactions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5QAKQlGbY
➢ People Who are Blind: Check out this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U8C8LhiHB4E
➢ People Who Have Speech Disabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt2rVQ9AvCs
➢ People Who Use Wheelchair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxcd3rPr58k
➢ People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDxbpBm0tGg
➢ People Who Have Non Apparent Disabilities: Check out this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5W9zwb1PNl8
➢ People Who Use Service Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGZHK5UN3io
➢ Why do accessible parking spaces have to be level and what does ‘level’ mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsauOLi0uPA&t=5
➢ Creating Subtitles and Closed Captions on Your Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJGiS83eQLk
➢ What Do You Think When You Hear the Word Disability? Free training course on disability awareness Rocky Mountain ADA Center: http://www.rockymountainada.org/
➢ Rocky Mountain ADA Training: http://www.rockymountainadatraining.org/login/index.php
Dana Gover, MPA, and ACTCP Certification, ADA Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator
For more information about ADA Technical Assistance visit the NW ADA Center Idaho website: nwadacenter.org/idaho
Email:dananwadacenteridaho@gmail.com
Phone: Voice and Text 208-841-9422
Idaho Relay Service: 711