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The Road Forward: Community Transportation Access and Mobility: 4th Thursday ADA Talks

SpeakerBill Wagner, DirectorCoordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM)Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC)

The ADA Today: 4th Thursday ADA Talks

Monthly webinar series on topics related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability access.  The topic this month: The ADA Today

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Celebrating 35 Years, Shaping the Future

Join us for a powerful presentation led by individuals who have lived the journey before and since the ADA was signed into law.  The panelists will share firsthand accounts of progress and challenges around how the ADA has changed the landscape for people with disabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, hear personal stories, and be part of the ongoing conversation.

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Celebrating 35 Years, Shaping the Future Live Panel Discussion

Join us for a powerful presentation led by individuals who have lived the journey before and since the ADA was signed into law.The panelists will share firsthand accounts of progress and challenges around how the ADA has changed the landscape for people with disabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, hear personal stories, and be part of the ongoing conversation.

4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025: ADA and Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities

For many individuals with psychiatric disabilities, work is key to their health and contributes to a sense of purpose and well-being. Thus, it is important that employers understand how to foster a mental health-friendly work culture.   During this presentation, the presenter will use her own story to discuss how to disclose a disability, the pros and cons of disclosing a disability, how to request reasonable accommodations on the job, and steps we can take to create an inclusive work culture.      Presenter:

Everyone Is a Job Developer – Active Citizenship to Build the Inclusion Economy

Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change!   Presenter: Philip Rumriill, Ph.D., & Kimberly Wickert   During this webinar, Dr Rumrill will:   -Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy

RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series: Employer Supports for Families with Young Children

 Join Subject Matter Experts, Kate Dean and Bethany Davis as they share:    Child Care Aware of Kentucky programming and support for employers.    State and national resources for supporting employees with young children.    Kentucky based examples of employer-child care partnerships.    Strategies to assess employee needs and KY based resources available to assist.

HDI Seminar Series: Supporting the Development of Communication in Children with Disabilities

Presenter: Janine L. Schmedding Bartley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Kentucky.

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series: esources Employer can use to Promote Stay at and Return to Work:

Join RETAIN Kentucky’s Elizabeth Thompson and Kimberly Wickert to:    1. Review free resources available in Kentucky and Nationally    2. Hear how to access those resources    3. Discuss ways RETAIN Kentucky promotes Stay at Work for your workers