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Don't Lose Your Federal Funding: Helping State and Local Governments Develop and Update their ADA Transition Plans

Does your organization have an ADA transition plan? Over the past five years, an increasing number of entities have lost or become ineligible for federal funding and grants because they have no transition plan in place. A robust, comprehensive transition plan will help ensure your programs are accessible to all members of the community, and safeguard your ability to pursue federal funding and grants. How do you make sure your plan is complete? On Wednesday, July 22nd at 10a.m. Kristi Avalos from Accessology will cover what you need to know to ensure your agency is on the right track.

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Reducing Risk While Building Market Share: Your Company's Approach to the ADA

Businesses have long heard about the importance of staying in compliance with the ADA in order to avoid a lawsuit. What if we approached compliance in a different light, embracing it as an opportunity to build your business? More than one-fifth of people in the United States report having a disability- its a wide-open, under-appreciated market share to pursue. Join as Wednesday, July 22nd at 2p.m. as Kristi Avalos discusses the value of bringing your business into compliance with the ADA. 

Real time captioning will be provided for this session. ZOOM is accessible for users of assistive technology. If you need other accommodations or have questions, email gcpd@gov.texas.gov or call 512-463-5740.

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Upcoming ADA 30 Webinars

Outside for Everyone – Adaptive Recreation
July 23, 2020 at 2pm
Texas Parks and Wildlife will be highlighting adaptive outdoor recreation opportunities while Lonestar Paralysis Foundation and the City of Austin will share the unlimited indoor and outdoor sports opportunities that exists for people with disabilities.

ADA 30th Moving Forward
July 24, 2020 at 10am
July marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! 21 agencies and organizations from across the State are celebrating with a series of virtual workshops throughout the month, culminating in a big, Texas-style celebration.

Creating Opportunities Through Accessible Transportation
July 29, 2020 at 10am
Mobility challenges remain a major obstacle for individuals with disabilities. For many, limited transportation options create barriers to economic and social opportunities. Through an increased focus on innovation and harnessing technology, the mobility and transportation industry is able to create new pathways of opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Register to participate in this insightful interactive virtual workshop session.

A Business to Business Conversation about Recruiting, Hiring, Accommodating and building Inclusion for Employees with Disabilities
July 29, 2020 at 2pm
Disability:IN™ is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide helping companies invigorate disability initiatives, explore best practices, incorporate culture changes, and realize positive business outcomes in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace. The presentation will be an exchange of ideas on diversity and opportunity to share successes and challenges in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace that work in a local market. 

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