College CampusPlease save the date and join Shipman & Goodwin on October 7, 2016 for an important legal update on ADA compliance for colleges and universities.

The program will begin with a general session featuring a conversation with representatives from the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Educational Opportunities Civil Rights Working Group.  We will discuss the DOJ’s enforcement of the ADA and new initiatives related to higher education institutions.

The general session will be followed by two simultaneous breakout sessions focused on ADA accessibility issues for students and faculty/staff.

Seminar topics will include:

•  Department of Justice ADA enforcement initiatives in educational institutions
•  Construction and building accessibility
•  Online accessibility
•  Reasonable accommodations
•  Service animals
•  Role of the Ombuds
•  Best practices

This program is applicable to colleges and universities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.

Who should attend: Presidents, General Counsels, Human Resources Personnel, ADA Coordinators, Disability Resources/Services Directors, Deans of Faculty, Provosts, Ombuds, Deans of Student Life, Deans of Student Activities, and Diversity Officers/Directors.

When:  10/07/2016, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where:  University of Hartford, Hartford, CT

We hope you can join us for this complimentary seminar.  A formal invitation with registration and session information will follow.  

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Leander represents public school districts, independent schools, and colleges and universities in education and employment matters, including student discipline, special education disputes, disability-related matters, employee discipline and discharge, and investigations. In addition, she represents…

Leander A. Dolphin is Co-Managing Partner of the firm.

Leander represents public school districts, independent schools, and colleges and universities in education and employment matters, including student discipline, special education disputes, disability-related matters, employee discipline and discharge, and investigations. In addition, she represents clients in claims before the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Office of Civil Rights. Leander has conducted numerous professional development workshops for private and public sector clients on topics such as sexual harassment, bullying, special education, disability discrimination, and confidentiality issues.

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Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the…

Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of special education, investigations of discrimination claims including Title IX, sexual harassment or race discrimination, and representation of schools in administrative and court litigation matters involving such areas as First Amendment rights, student discipline, or contract disputes.

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