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Small Business Essentials: ADA and Small Business

April 13, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Free

Presenters: Emmanuel Smith & Cynthia A. Miller, J.D.

Date: April 13, 2021

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: Online

ADA and Small Businesses: Learn the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to your business in the areas of physical access, reasonable accommodations to policy and practices and effective communication.

We will review issues related to service animals, COVID 19 and masks, and websites and mobile apps. Plus, a review of practical suggestions and solutions to increase your inclusivity of persons with disabilities with your business.

About our speakers

Emmanuel Smith attended Drake University where he completed his Bachelors in Political Science. Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, he has held a lifelong interest in disability and political action to improve the rights of disabled people everywhere. His work at DRI focuses on barriers to employment, disability discrimination in the workplace, and advocating for effective employment services for people with disabilities.

Cynthia A. Miller, J.D., received her undergraduate degree from University of Iowa in 1997, graduating with distinction with a bachelor of arts in English. Cynthia received her doctorate of jurisprudence (J.D.) from Drake University Law School in 2000. She was admitted to the State Bar of Iowa in 2000, and is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Iowa and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Cynthia is the Legal Director at Disability Rights Iowa and provides legal representation and systemic advocacy to individuals with disabilities in the State of Iowa in areas including special education, community integration, guardianship, accessibility and employment law.

 

 

 

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Details

Date:
April 13, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Cost:
Free

Venue

Webinar
Online
Des Moines, IA 50312 United States
Phone
515-283-0940

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