Realizing the Promise of the ADA
June 9 & 10, 2015
Chicago, Illinois


The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 25 this year! This conference will explore its impact in the workplace.

- Overview
- Agenda
- Resources
- Registration and Scholarships
- Co-Sponsors
- Lodging and Chicago Events
- Attendees
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• Conference sessions will take place on June 9th
• Continuing education credits will be available for completing 7 contact hours.
• Site visits to employers with innovative programs serving workers with disabilities and chronic conditions will take place on June 10th (and will be included at no extra charge and 4 CE contact hours will be available).
Conference Location
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center West
828 South Wolcott
Chicago, Illinois
Promoting Health and Safety for Workers with Disabilities:
Realizing the Promise of the ADA
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
June 9, 2015
9:00-9:10
9:10-9:40
9:40-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-12:00
12:00-12:10
12:10-1:00
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:45
2:45-3:00
3:00-4:00
4:00-4:15
4:15-4:30
Welcome
Morning Keynote Address: Disability, Health, and Employment First Initiative
Plenary:
Break, view exhibits and networking
Workshops: 4 repeating workshops (disability related laws; UD; Total Worker Health, case management)
View exhibits and networking
Lunch (maybe panel during lunch)
Afternoon Keynote Address: Total Worker HealthTM and Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities
Workshops (repeated from morning)
Break, view exhibits and networking
Sharing Challenges & Successes (workers/ management/labor panel)
UIC certificate program presentation
Evaluation
June 10, 2015
Site Visits
Day 2:
On Wednesday, June 10, we will have an opportunity to learn about practical applications related to developing, implementing policies, procedures, and universal design to create inclusive, healthy, and safe worksites for people with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions.
10:30-12:00
1:00-2:30
3:15-4:45
Retail
Non-profit
Hospitality
February 15th–May 15th. Conference Fee: $125
After May 15th. Conference Fee: $165
Register Online
www.cvent.com/d/srqmr2
Scholarship
Contact us at lovem@uic.edu
• The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development
• University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
• The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, Illinois Education & Research Center (ERC) in Occupational Safety and Health
Conference Co-Sponsors (list in formation)
• Access Living Metropolitan Chicago
• Association of University Centers on Disabilities
• Health and Medicine Policy Research Group
• Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health ERC
• NorthPointe Resources
• Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union, UFCW
• Rush University Medical Center
• Service Employees International Union
• UCLA School of Public Health ERC
• University of Michigan Center for Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
• UNITE HERE
Information on the conference registration website.
www.cvent.com/d/srqmr2
Chicago Events
Abilities Expo (June 12-14, 2015)
Chicago Blues Festival (June 12-14, 2015)
Old Town Art Fair (June 13-14, 2015)
Best Chicago Events in June
• Workers with Disabilities
• Employers
• Administrators in Human Resources, Case Management, Employee Health Services, Risk Management
• Disability Rights Advocates
• Centers for Independent Living
• Labor Representatives
• Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
• Government Agencies
• Health Care Professionals
• Practitioners, Researchers & Educators in Safety Engineering, Industrial Design, Ergonomics, Occupational Health & Safety, Disability Studies & Services