June 22-25, 2010, NCA Open Registration Training Course: Accessibility Management in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Portland, Oregon
June 22-25, 2010
A comprehensive accessibility management program is the key to success for park and recreation agencies. This NCA training course is designed to give accessibility coordinators in parks and recreation a broad perspective and foundation for implementing an accessibility management program. This course is ideal for professionals with newly appointed responsibilities and for those looking to brush up on the latest information for accessibility compliance. Sessions will include discussions of the characteristics and needs of people with disabilities, legislative mandates and litigation, accessibility standards and common errors, the application of universal design to park and recreation environments, program access, considerations for conducting accessibility assessments, visitor use and marketing, and comprehensive planning. Examples and best practices in accessibility management will be presented throughout the sessions. A field exercise will give participants an opportunity to practice conducting an accessibility assessment along with discussing considerations for prioritization of physical and programmatic barrier removal.
Tuition: $495
NPS personnel should contact NCA for the NPS rate.
CEU's
2.4 CEUs are available. There is a $10 processing fee.
Registration
Complete the Registration Form (.doc) and return to NCA. Deadline to register is June 2, 2010. Late registrations will be accepted as space allows. A $150 fee will be assessed for all cancellations after June 2, 2010. Registrations should be faxed or mailed to:
Nan A. Smith
Training Logistics Coordinator
National Center on Accessibility
Indiana University Research Park
501 North Morton Street, Suite 109
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 856-4429 Voice
(812) 856-4421 TTY
(812) 856-4480 Fax
nanasmit@indiana.edu
Lodging
Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center
1021 NE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
(800) 343-1822
Participants are responsible for making their own hotelt reservations. Mention National Center on Accessibility for Room Rate of $109. The room rate cut off date is May 21, 2010.
