ADA compliance and accessibility training program

ADA compliance and accessibility training program

To help communities improve accessibility, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) launched training program covering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and communities’ obligations under the ADA, with a focus on the public right-of-way. These interactive workshops cover ADA and Title II requirements, completing a self-evaluation, the role of an ADA coordinator, and developing a transition plan.

The fall 2023 training series has concluded. Stay tuned for updates on future trainings. 

 

Room full of people listening to a speaker in front

Who should attend?

CMAP’s ADA training program is designed for municipal staff, public works staff, ADA coordinators, elected and appointed officials, community leaders, and anyone interested in learning about how to make their communities more accessible. Participants are welcome to attend one or all the training workshops.

Cost

These workshops are free, but you must register in advance. 

Continuing education

For professional engineers, this training program may be eligible for Illinois Professional Engineer professional development hours and may meet the requirements of Section 1380.325 of the Illinois Administrative Rules.

For planners, this training program may be eligible AICP self-reporting CM credits.

Accessibility

CMAP strives to make these training workshops inclusive and accessible. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in these events, please contact Borja Gonzalez at least two weeks before the training date at bgonzalez@cmap.illinois.gov or 312.386.8635.

Training materials from previous workshps

The links below include workshop slide decks, videos, handouts and other resources.

 

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ADA compliance and accessibility training program

To help communities improve accessibility, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) launched training program covering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and communities’ obligations under the ADA, with a focus on the public right-of-way. These interactive workshops cover ADA and Title II requirements, completing a self-evaluation, the role of an ADA coordinator, and developing a transition plan.

The fall 2023 training series has concluded. Stay tuned for updates on future trainings. 

 

Room full of people listening to a speaker in front

Who should attend?

CMAP’s ADA training program is designed for municipal staff, public works staff, ADA coordinators, elected and appointed officials, community leaders, and anyone interested in learning about how to make their communities more accessible. Participants are welcome to attend one or all the training workshops.

Cost

These workshops are free, but you must register in advance. 

Continuing education

For professional engineers, this training program may be eligible for Illinois Professional Engineer professional development hours and may meet the requirements of Section 1380.325 of the Illinois Administrative Rules.

For planners, this training program may be eligible AICP self-reporting CM credits.

Accessibility

CMAP strives to make these training workshops inclusive and accessible. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in these events, please contact Borja Gonzalez at least two weeks before the training date at bgonzalez@cmap.illinois.gov or 312.386.8635.

Training materials from previous workshps

The links below include workshop slide decks, videos, handouts and other resources.

 

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