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Section 504 History and Overview
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, as defined in section 705 (20) of this title, shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency or by the United States Postal Service.”
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September 29, 2023
Beyond Compliance Podcast #1: The History of Section 504 and its Impact on Higher Education
Join us for an interview with Dr. Richard K. Scotch, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas to discuss the history of the signing of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, its leaders, and its continuous impact on post-secondary education.
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November 10, 2023
Beyond Compliance Podcast #2: Georgia Tech Advocates for Accessibility
Highlighting individuals, departments and organizations at Georgia Tech that embody the spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 through research, projects, events, or in daily responsibilities.
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October 5, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Educational Opportunity (Virtual) - The Essentials: An Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Other Related Laws
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are among several laws that have had a profound impact on higher education. This seminar will provide an overview of disability-related laws that are relevant to higher education and how these laws are applied to the learning and working environment at Georgia Tech.
October 17, 2023
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Paper Tricentennial Building, Room 417
50 Years of Section 504: Student Conversation Hour
Please join the Office of Equity and Compliance Programs – ADA Compliance to share your perspective and experience as a student, meet our staff, and learn more about our office. RSVP using this form by Thursday, October 12, 2023. We look forward to talking with you. Refreshments will be provided.
October 19, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Educational Opportunity (Virtual) - The Basics of Physical Accessibility: ADA Accessible Design Standards
This seminar is designed to be the second course in a series of instructional materials for building and facility managers at Georgia Tech. Included in this session is an outline of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and how to use the guidelines for maintaining a more accessible campus environment.
October 20, 2023
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Paper Tricentennial Building, Room 109
Research Showcase
The Accessibility in Action Research Showcase is designed to demonstrate innovative research projects by Georgia Tech researchers that impact the lives of people with disabilities.
10 a.m.
Non-Visual Access and Content Creation
Abigail Stangl
11 a.m.
Cryptographic Technologies to Enable Evidence-Based Decision-Making for Disability Accommodations
Zerrin Ondin-Fraser and Maribeth Coleman
11:30 a.m.
Break for Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Work ACCESS: A Tool to Facilitate Disability Employment
Karen Milchus
1 p.m.
Accessible Educational Materials
Bruce Walker
1:30 p.m.
Assistive Technology Research using Next-Generation Methods
Maureen Linden
2 p.m.
Evaluating the Impact of WEA 2.0 Regulations on WEA Message Content Accessibility
Salimah LaForce
2:30 p.m.
Inclusion in the Gig Economy: Ensuring Workforce Participation by People with Disabilities
Nathan Moon
October 25, 2023
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation (512 Means St., Atlanta, GA 30318)
Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) Open House
Please join us at the Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation (CIDI) for an Open House!
CIDI is recognized as a leader for services and research in accessibility. We are dedicated to an inclusive society through innovations in assistive and universally designed technologies, with a goal of addressing the full range of needs for accessibility. We are committed to the promotion of technological innovation and development of user-centered research, products, and services for individuals with disabilities.
November 2, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Educational Opportunity (Virtual) - Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility
Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility are terms that are often used but seldom defined. What do these terms mean? What is the difference between accommodations and accessibility? This seminar will explore these questions, as well as help to provide an understanding of what constitutes reasonable accommodation and where accessibility should be standard.
November 15, 2023
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Advocates for Accessibility Reception
Recipients of the Advocates for Accessibility recognition will be honored with a keepsake of 50 years of Section 504.
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Equity and Compliance programs in partnership with CIDI, GTRI, GT Alumni Association, and the Office of the Provost DEI Council are celebrating 50 years of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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