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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Community Access Monitoring Training‏

09/26-27/2011
Name: ____________________________
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Address: ____________________________________
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Phone: ( ) _______-______________
If you require an Accommodation (materials in Braille/large print, sign language interpreters, et al.)
Please Notify the Mass Office on Disability no later than
Monday, September 12, 2011
1-800-322-2020
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Training Overview
  • Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
  • History of Disability Rights
  • General Overview of ADA
  • New Construction/Alterations & Existing Facilities
  • Effective Communication
  • How to Survey a Facility
  • Examples of good and bad accessibility
  • How to Advocate for Access
  • Rights and Responsibilities of a Community Access Monitor
The training concludes with participants performing a basic site survey.
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A two day Community Access Monitor training session
Presented by:
The Massachusetts Office on Disability
The Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board and the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
Monday, September 26, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Lynn Housing and Neighborhood Development Community Room
10 Church Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Co-sponsored by:
Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann Inc.
DBTAC: New England ADA Center
The Community Access Monitor Training is designed for both the individual that seeks to advocate for increased access in their community as well as for the individual who wants to better understand their obligations to provide access to the disability community.
For More Information Call:
Jacqueline Higgins
Access Specialist
Massachusetts Office on Disability
(617) 727-7440 V/TTY
or
(800) 322-2020 V/TTY
This is a scent free event:
Please no perfume, after-shave, cologne, etc.

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