Organization
Great Lakes ADA Center
The Great Lakes ADA Center provides ADA training, technical assistance, and resources to individuals, businesses, and government agencies across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. A program of the University of Illinois Chicago, it is part of the federally funded ADA National Network.
About
The Great Lakes ADA Center is a program of the University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development, and one of ten regional centres in the federally funded ADA National Network. It has provided ADA guidance to the six-state Great Lakes region since the law's passage in 1990.
What They Do
The Centre delivers customised ADA training, technical assistance, and resources on employment non-discrimination, accessible facilities, accessible information technology, and state and local government obligations. State-level ADA Affiliates in each of the six member states extend the Centre's reach through localised capacity-building and community engagement.
Who They Serve
Employers, government entities, disability advocates, architects, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and individuals with disabilities across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin who need practical ADA compliance guidance and accessibility resources.
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