Voices From the Edge

Synopsis: Fear, rage, courage, discrimination. These
are the facts of everyday life for may Americans with
disabilities. The ADA has made working, traveling, and
communicating easier for many individuals. But what
recourse do individuals have when enforcement of the
law is ambiguous or virtually nonexistent? What is life
like in post ADA America? This book seeks to challenge
the mind-set of those who would deny equal protection,
while providing informative analysis of the intent and
application of the ADA for those who wish to learn more
about disability rights. This eclectic collection of stories
from disabled Americans offers unparalleled insight into
the lives behind the law and gives professionals working
within the disability community confidence in advocating
for clients under the law.
Requirements:
Participants from across the U.S. will purchase and read the text, participate in an on-line discussion
board, and answer weekly discussion questions about the text in a written on-line format with peers.
There are no in-person meetings. Participants will read the postings of other participants, and respond
thoughtfully to generate intellectual discussions motivated by the learning objectives of the session. The
goal of this learning experience is to teach us to be more comfortable in quoting the ADA to hearing
customers as working professionals under this law, while feeling more confident in our role as advocate
with Deaf clients.
COST: $125
CEUs: 1.25 RID CEUs in Professional Studies
Level: Introductory level students through Advanced level professionals.
Workshop Location: This is an on-line program. All attendance and coursework occurs on-line.
How to Register: to Ginevra Deianni, Education Program Administrator