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"ADA Basic Building Blocks" is an introductory webcourse on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that is designed to help increase your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and core concepts in the ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
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**Webcourses End 9/23 with Change 9/27 to NEW! System and $Cost
Webcourses End 9/23 with Change 9/27 to NEW! System and $Cost
Big changes are coming soon to our webcourses! To enhance the learning experience of our users, the Southeast ADA Center will move its webcourses to a learning management system (LMS).
**Please note the following changes and dates in the transition.
Credit & Certificate for Course
We no longer offer Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for our webcourses.
After completing a webcourse and successfully passing the Post Test, you can receive a course Certificate and receive Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credit.
Webcourses End: Thursday - September 23, 2021
This is the last day the current version will be available for our three webcourses:
ADA Basics, At Your Service, and ADA Title II. After this date, the current versions will be closed to transition them to the learning management system (LMS).
- By Thursday - September 23, 2021
If you are currently taking a webcourse, you must finish. - By Thursday - September 23, 2021
If you do not complete the webcourse, you will have to register and complete the webcourse in the NEW! learning management system (LMS).
NEW! System for Webcourses - Monday, September 27, 2021
Our webcourses will be available starting on Monday - September 27, 2021 in the new learning management system (LMS). We are excited for this change and know you will be, too. More information to come.
The new system will provide users with a simple one-stop and effective way to access and learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability rights. Our webcourses will be viewable on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Courses Available
- ADA Basic Building Blocks
- At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities
- ADA Title II Tutorial
- ADA and Access for Individuals with Disabilities in Financial Institutions
(coming in October 2022)
After completing a webcourse and successfully passing the Post Test, you can receive a course Certificate and receive Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credit.
NEW! $Cost for Webcourse - Monday, September 27, 2021
Effective Monday, September 27, 2021, there are two important changes to the cost and group provision for the webcourses of the Southeast ADA Center that will be available in the new learning management system (LMS).
Individuals and Groups of 24 people (or less)
- Until Wednesday - January 5, 2022, we are pleased to offer complimentary FREE access to each course.
- Starting Thursday - January 6, 2022, each student will be charged a $5.00 administrative fee per course.
Groups of 25 people (or more) who need Customized Reports and Support
- Effective Monday, September 27, 2021, groups of 25 or more people who need customized reports and support will be required to pay a negotiated reduced rate to cover the costs of course administration, registration, technology management, and report development.
- Contact the Southeast ADA Center at 404-541-9001 or email adasoutheast@syr.edu to discuss group rates.
- NOTE: The group rate and customized reports must be negotiated and in a finalized agreement prior to group registrations.
Objectives
The course is designed to provide you with the basic principles and core concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of the ADA using a civil rights framework.
- Identify the five titles of the ADA.
- Define the general nondiscrimination requirements of the ADA.
- Explain each nondiscrimination requirement using 1-2 real-life examples.
- Identify the defenses or limitations of each nondiscrimination requirement.
- Locate and use various resources for information on the ADA.
Content of Course
This course may be accessed at any time using a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. Each topic contains relevant information and real-life examples, as well as:
- Multiple-choice self-tests to "Apply Your Knowledge."
- Court cases and "Learn More"for further reference.
- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms and more Resources.
Help & Questions
Questions or problems with the course?
Southeast ADA Center
Phone: 404-541-9001
Email: adasoutheast@syr.edu
Questions on the ADA?
ADA National Network
Toll-free ADA hotline: 1-800-949-4232
Web: adata.org
All inquiries and requests for assistance are strictly confidential. We respect the importance of your inquiry and will respond as soon as possible. Information Specialists are available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.