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Welcome to the 2013-14 
ADA Legal Webinar Series
The content and materials of this training are property of the Great Lakes ADA Center and cannot be distributed without permission.  This training is developed under NIDRR grant #H133A110029. For permission to use training content or obtain copies of materials used as part of this program please contact us by email at adaconferences@adagreatlakes.org or toll free 877-232-1990 (V/TTY).

Slide 2:
Listening to the Webinar
*	The audio for today’s webinar is being broadcast through your computer. Please make sure your speakers are turned on or your headphones are plugged in.
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*	If you are having sound quality problems check your audio controls by going through the Audio Wizard which is accessed by selecting the microphone icon on the Audio & Video panel 

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Listening to the Webinar, continued
If you do not have sound capabilities on your computer or prefer to listen by phone, dial:
1-712-432-3066
Pass Code: 148937
This is not a Toll Free number

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Listening to the Webinar, continued
MOBILE Devices supported include iPhone, iPad, Android Devices, Kindle Fire HD)** 

Individuals can download the free Blackboard Collaborate App from the Apple Store, Google Play or Amazon.
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Captioning
*	Real-time captioning is provided during this webinar.
*	The caption screen can be accessed by choosing the icon in the Audio & Video panel.
*	Once selected you will have the option to resize the captioning window, change the font size and save the transcript.

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Submitting Questions
*	You may type and submit questions in the Chat Area Text Box or press Control-M and enter text in the Chat Area
*	If you are connected via a mobile device you may submit questions in the chat area within the App   
*	If you are listening by phone and not logged in to the webinar, you may ask questions by emailing them to webinars@ada-audio.org 

Please note: This webinar is being recorded and can be accessed on the www.adaconferences.org/Emergency website at www.ada-audio.org within 24 hours after the conclusion of the session.

Slide 7:
Customize Your View
*	Resize the Whiteboard where the Presentation slides are shown to make it smaller or larger by choosing from the drop down menu located above and to the left of the whiteboard.   The default is “fit page”

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Customize Your View continued
*	Resize/Reposition the Chat, Participant and Audio & Video panels by “detaching” and using your mouse to reposition or “stretch/shrink”.  Each panel may be detached using the icon in the upper right corner of each panel.

Slide 9:
Technical Assistance
*	If you experience any technical difficulties during the webinar:
1.	Send a private chat message to the host by double clicking “Great Lakes ADA” in the participant list. A tab titled “Great Lakes ADA” will appear in the chat panel.  Type your comment in the text box and “enter” (Keyboard - F6, Arrow up or down to locate “Great Lakes ADA” and select to send a message ); or 
2.	Email webinars@ada-audio.org; or 
3.	Call 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) 

Slide 10:
IS IT A DISABILITY UNDER THE ADA AMENDMENTS ACT? 
NOVEMBER 13th, 2013 

Slide 11:
Housekeeping Matters:
Protocol:
Really, none  … 
Ask questions at any time!
I’m serious!
Please ask questions.

Slide 12:
Webcast Goals:
Goal 1: Define disability under the ADA and ADAAA

Goal 2: Discuss the limits of the definition

Goal 3: Explore application of ADA protection to what some consider outlier impairments or situations
But not necessarily in that order …

Slide 13:
The ADA was signed July 26th,1990 by President George H. W. Bush
Photo of the signing of the ADA on the White House Lawn

Slide 14:
What the definition of disability under the ADA is NOT!
Seal of the State of Nebraska Workers Compensation Commission
Seal of the Veternas Administration
Seal of the Social Security Administration
Logo for Duckco Insurance

Slide 15:
Definition of Disability under the ADA --- 3 prongs:

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Definition of Disability under the ADA --- 3 prongs:
The term "disability" means, with respect to an individual
(i) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual;
(ii) a record of such an impairment; or
(iii) being regarded as having such an impairment 
42 USC § 12102(2)

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US Supreme Court + ADA
Photo of the US Supreme Court Building, Washington DC

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The ADA Amendments Act was signed  September 25th, 2008 by 
President George W. Bush
Photo of the signing of the ADA Amendments Act in the Whitehouse

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Definition of Disability under the ADAAA --- 3 prongs:

Slide 20:
Definition of Disability under the ADAAA --- still 3 prongs, but:
“The term "disability" means, with respect to an individual
(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual;
(B) a record of such an impairment; or
(C) being regarded as having such an impairment ”
42 USC § 12102 (1) – retains definition language but clarifies key terms

Slide 21:
Effects of the changes to the definition ADAAA in brief:
Sign:  Changes AHEAD

Slide 22:
Episodic or Cyclical Impairments, & Impairments in Remission:
Banner for Cancer Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Society Poster

Slide 23:
Temporary impairments & the ADA?

Slide 24:
Pregnancy as a Disability?

Slide 25:
Phobias & the ADA?

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Alcohol & the ADA?

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Drugs & the ADA?

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“Legal” medical marijuana & the ADA?

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Domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault & the ADA:

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QUESTIONS?

Slide 31:
Session Evaluation
	
Your feedback is important to us
You will receive an email following the session with a link to the on-line evaluation 

Slide 32:
Thank you for Participating In Today’s Session
Please join us for our next session:

January 14, 2014
“The Top ADA Cases of 2013”

http://www.ada-audio.org/Webinar/ADALegal/

Slide 33:
Photo Credits
Contact us at 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) to request this information or email at webinars@ada-audio.org

Slide 34:
Photo Credits
Contact us at 877-232-1990 (V/TTY) to request this information or email at webinars@ada-audio.org