| The Americans with Disabilities Act, or "ADA", is the most wide-ranging civil rights law since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act is intended to remove workplace barriers that prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from have equal access to the workplace. As a human resources representative and benefits professional, navigating the complexity of the ADA and the EEOC guidance documents can be daunting. |
| The ADA Training & Certification Program covers these specifics in detail and provides numerous suggestions for providing "reasonable accommodation" and avoiding ADA violations. The Program also reviews how to integrate ADA compliance with other applicable laws such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). |
| The Program's easy-to-learn design has numerous suggestions that are interspersed with interactive Q and A sessions so that you are confident that you are learning, and in where your strengths and weaknesses lie. It's "Bookmark" feature also lets you learn at your own pace, and gives you the ability to review previously completed material. Users may also test for a "Certified ADA Administrator" designation. |
| Besides the basics, you'll also learn specific techniques so you can: |
- Identify a mental or physical impairment that is an ADA disability
- Know when disability-related inquires are appropriate
- Offer and implement reasonable accommodations
- Understand when an employer may require medical examinations
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| The Program is also available with access to our ADA Procedures Manual and our E-Alert update service so you will have ongoing ADA resources and key updates. |
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