ADA Build-it-Right, Inc.
Training Resources - Referralls

Online Courses

ADA Building Blocks Online Course Available
The Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, in collaboration with the 10 regional ADA Technical Assistance Centers, is hosting on online course entitled ADA Building Blocks. This self-paced course is organized into 12 sections, and is intended to explore the legal requirements and spirit of the ADA. For registration and more information including details on the availability of continuing education credits visit www.adabasics.org

"At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities" by Southeast DBTAC

ADA Game visit www.adagame.org The ADA Game simulates how advocacy can promote positive changes in communities. Players take on the role of advocates for disability rights in one of eight virtual communities in the Southeastern United States and work together to improve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their communities in the areas of: Program Access, Public Accommodations, Transportation, Employment, and Communication.

Access E-Learning Online Course Available from Georgia Tech Research on Accessible Distance Education www.accesselearning.net
Access E-Learning (AEL) is a ten-module tutorial that is a resource for those seeking to make their distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities. AEL offers information on the most common needs in distance education, and provides instruction in techniques that will enhance the usability of online materials for all students. Visit www.accesselearning.net

University of Washington Video Library - Streaming, VHS, and Download.

DO-IT offers a large collection of educational videotapes that can be used in training. They relate to people with disabilities, assistive technology, accessible information technology, college transition, faculty training, career preparation, and accessible campus services. They are available as streaming videos at http://www.washington.edu/doit/Video/. They can also be purchased in VHS format. If you would like to download these video files, let me know and I will arrange for you to have access to the files. All you need to do is include in your email request an explanation of how you plan to use them and how many people will likely be included in training, so that we have records for our funding agencies.- - - - Sheryl Burgstahler <sherylb @ u.washington.edu>

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Scheduled Courses and Seminars

Based on International Building Code 2003 and ANSI A117.1 - 1968

ICC Certification for Accessibility Inspector / Plans Examiner http://www.iccsafe.org/certification/2007/21.html

Robert L. Harkins, Columbia, SC -- Certified Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner

Accessibility in the Building Codes - Technical Aspects and IBC Requirements.
A continuing education course for building officials, code enforcement officers and inspectors, commercial contractors, architects and other professionals involved in inspecting, reviewing, designing and constructing occupied structures.

E-mail for Information -- nspects @ aol.com -- or Call (803) 788-4628 -- leave name, phone, fax, or email and a brief message.

England Enterprises, Charleston, SC

Accessibility Inspector/ Plan Reviewer (1 day 6 CE's)
Accessibility (R-1, R-2, & Existing Buildings) (1 day 6 CE's)

England Enterprises Web Site http://www.ibcode.net -- Phone: (843) 747-3575 --- Monday thru Friday 8-4 EST

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Southeast DBTAC Training Resources

There are various Training Tools for use in your presentations and numerous opportunities for information and continuing education on disability-related issues through the ADA Audioconference Series, Webcourses, and a current Calendar of Events. Transcripts and handouts from past audioconferences are also available. | -- http://www.sedbtac.org/ada/training/index.cf