2019 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Are you afraid of the ADA? Shed your fears! Our goal for this interactive session is for you to leave understanding how embracing (rather than hiding from) the ADA can actually increase your programs’ inclusivity while decreasing your programs’ risk exposure. We will break down the ADA in practical terms. Then, you’ll practice developing “essential eligibility criteria” for hypothetical programs. From there, we’ll work through scenarios to help you understand when you may need to accommodate a person with a disability and when an exception may apply. By the end, you should have a better grasp of how the ADA applies to your programs, along with clear actionable steps to assist with compliance.