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  • ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Government

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This online engineering PDH course provides general guidance to assist State and local governments in understanding and complying with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require¬ments. The Department of Justice revised its regulations implementing the ADA in September 2010. The new rules clarify issues that arose over the previous 20 years and contain new requirements, including the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards).

    Topics:

    • Persons protected under the ADA
    • Persons who have responsibilities under the ADA
    • General non-discrimination requirements
    • Making the built environment accessible
    • Use of ADA coordinators, grievance procedures, and self-evaluation plans

    To take this course:

    1.) Purchase Course:
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    Option 3: Purchase the 24 month "Biennial Membership" plan (unlimited)

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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for engineers employed by State or local governments.
    Publication Source: This course is based on the U.S. Department of Justice document, “ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Government,” June, 2015.


    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)

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