Deliverable Length: 4–6 pages (not including cover page and resource page)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for people with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation, access, and telecommunications. In Title I of the ADA, a reasonable accommodation is described as a modification that provides an equal opportunity. As a human resources (HR) consultant, you have been contracted to develop a plan to make an Independence Day celebration accessible to people with disabilities.
Using this guide, please answer the following questions:
- What are the types of disabilities?
- What is an example of a reasonable accommodation that you might plan for each type of disability?
- How would you train vendors, staff, and volunteers on disability awareness?
- What are some ways you could plan for the safety of people with disabilities?