Accessible Detention and Correctional Facilities
Thursday, January 5, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
Unique security features can pose challenges to designing accessible detention and correctional facilities. This webinar session will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility requirements for detention and correctional facilities. The presenters will review both scoping and technical provisions addressing holding cells and housing cells with mobility and communication features, visiting areas, and medical care facilities. This session will highlight applicable provisions for these facilities along with some additional requirements established by the U.S. Department of Justice. This webinar will include video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session or can be posed during the live webinar. Webinar attendees can earn continuing education credits.
Continuing Education Recognition Available
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Certificate |
Credit hours |
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ACTCP |
1.5
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AIA HSW CES |
1.5
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California Architects Board |
1.5
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Certificate of Attendance |
1.5
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ICC |
1.5
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LA CES |
1.5
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Speakers:
Bill Botten, Training Coordinator, Senior Accessibility Specialist, Office of Technical and Information Services, U.S. Access Board
Questions for presenters:
| 1 |
What are the laws regarding service animals? Specifically, if a disabled person who uses a service dog, were to be arrested, does their right to have their service dog with them extend to when they are in jail? What if they went to prison? |
| 2 |
During the Classification process residents have a chance to declare what disabilities they have which may need accommodations. If the disability is not obvious is the facility able to have the medical department corroborate the disability through their doctor, hospital, or treatment center? |
| 3 |
What services are available to assess disabilities? Are services contracted out to independent consultants or agencies? |
Session Questions
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