You do not want to miss this next session of the US Thalidomide Survivors 2021 Online Speaker Series!
The following is a description from our presenters, Jan Garrett and Suzanne Hopkins:
As a person with a disability, have you ever wondered what rights you have and where you can get the services you need? And do you prefer to hear this information from other people with disabilities? Then attend this presentation given by two women who live with disabilities and truly “get it”. In this workshop, Jan Garrett will answer the most frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Suzanne Hopkins will then describe the disability-related services and referrals offered by most centers for independent living (CILs) nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your knowledge and independence!
(US) +1 218-296-8881
(PIN: 393946630)
Jan Garrett, JD
Jan Garrett, JD, is the Program Manager of the Pacific ADA Center (Center). The Center is part of the ADA National Network, a network of regional centers that provide informal guidance, materials, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Jan has more than 20 years of training experience in disability law, accessibility requirements and disability awareness. As a person who was born without limbs, Jan understands the importance of educating others about disability.
Suzanne R. Hopkins, EMMDS
Suzanne R. Hopkins, EMMDS, is the Director of Programs with the Center for Independent Living Options in Ohio. Suzanne has 28 combined years of experience in the Disability and Violence Against Women (VAW) Services fields, and a passion to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and uphold the core values of independent living of dignity, peer support, consumer control, civil rights, integration, equal access, and advocacy.