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ADA Compliance Guides & Resources
 
 
ADA Title II Overview: Guidance on Providing Accessible Services, Programs, and Activities Offered by DC Government Agencies. 
 
The overview of the ADA Title II addresses the obligations placed on the District of Columbia with regards to protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in accessing services, programs, or activities.
 
 
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Telecommunications Relay Service & TTY Guide: Communicating with People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This resource provides guidance on how to use the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) or the TTY (text telephone) machine when communicating with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
 
 
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Resource Guide: Conducting Inclusive Meetings and Conferences
 
The DC Government Guide on Accessible Meetings & Conferences provides DC government agencies and officials with practical tips and recommendations to ensure the full participation of individuals with disabilities in meetings and conferences.   The guide’s purpose is to assist in the planning process and reflects an optimal level of accessibility.  Some facilities may not meet all of the criteria outlined in this document.  If the agency is in doubt about the level of accessibility at a potential venue, the agency officials should consult the DC Office of Disability Rights. 
 
 
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Training Resource Center on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Training Resource Center on the Americans with Disabilities Act

This website was developed by the DBTAC National Network of ADA Centers as a comprehensive resource for training materials on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This website features a centralized Search for Training Materials such as Case Law, Case Studies, Handouts, Statistics and Quotes, and TIPS sheets, and also contains information about various Events and training opportunities such as Webcasts, Audio Conferences, and Courses.
 
 
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