Editor's Note: The Technical Assistance for our area is Adaptive Environments in Boston, New England ADA and Accessible Information Technology Center. You can visit them on the web at http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org
ADA Basics Course, Free, Available On Line

Visit http://www.adabasics.org to register for the ADA Basics Course developed for you by your regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers. The course is designed to provide you with the basic principles and core concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The 12–topic course may be accessed at any time using a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. Each topic contains relative information and real–life examples to help increase your understanding of the ADA.! The comprehensive course includes:

• Multiple–choice self-tests to "Apply Your Knowledge".
• Relevant court cases and additional "Tell Me More" resources.
• A Glossary of frequently–used terms and Resources for further reference.

• At first I thought this was going to be a boring lesson on law, but I learned so much without the hassle of endless jargon.
• THIS WAS A VERY INFORMATIVE COURSE FOR THE BEGINNER SUCH AS MYSELF. This course should be mandatory for those in a position to hire new employees.
• This is a great course and the style of the course is perfect for my particular learning style.
• This course was very informative and I learned some things about the ADA that I didn't know!
• I enjoyed the challenge this course presented. Finally I understand the ADA and have more confidence answering questions.
• This was a very approachable, thorough and simplified–language introduction to the ADA.

CEU and CRC credits are available.
Questions on the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Contact the regional DBTAC serving your state via the national toll– free ADA hotline at 1–800–949–4232 (v/tty)
or visit DBTAC - ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers at http://www.dbtac.vcu.edu/

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