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ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE:

The “How To” Guide for Successful Implementation

November 29, 2006

North Raleigh Hilton  3415 Wake Forest Road   Raleigh, NC  27609

 

Presenters

Shelley Kaplan, Director, Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center         

                               

Karen Milchus, Co-Director, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Workplace Accommodations

               

Lynne Deese, AT Consultant, NC Assistive Technology Program

 

Pre-Conference Training Session

FEE:  $50   (Must pre-register)

9:00 a.m. –  4:00 p.m.

Boxwood / Dogwood Room

 

Gain a basic understanding of effective workplace accommodation by looking at disabilities, statistics, the unique aspects

of civil rights law and a thought process for compliance.  Review relevant case law and legal definitions of key terms important to understanding employer responsibilities and employee rights in the workplace. Get a bird’s eye view of the assessment process with an overview of products and resources available for workplace accommodation.  Analyze case studies through small group discussions.  Explore the future of workplace accommodations from a research perspective.  Lunch is on your own. Full Expo registration is not required to attend the pre-conference workshop.

Please print your handouts and bring them to the training.

Training Handouts:  Agenda  Resource Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions or concerns regarding this website should be directed to

 jmedlicott@ncatp.org or ldeese@ncatp.org
 

The NC Assistive technology Program Receives grant funding under Public Law 108-364  through the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, and is administered by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. This publication does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of any of these federal or state agencies and no official endorsement of the material should be inferred. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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