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Department of Justice (DOJ) Guide on Accessible Meetings: In 2009, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published new ADA guidance on conducting accessible and inclusive meetings. The 28-page guide, “Accessible Information Exchange:  Meeting on a Level Playing Field,” covers access to meeting sites as well as presentations, printed materials and other forms of communication. Information is provided on how to evaluate the accessibility of meeting rooms, parking, routes and entrances, and restrooms. This guidance also covers the layout of meeting spaces, accessible circulation and seating, provision of printed materials in accessible formats, and making audible communication accessible through assistive listening systems, real-time captioning, and sign language interpretation. The guide is available on DOJ’s website at [www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm].

AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability): AHEAD is a professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. As an international resource, AHEAD addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access. [www.ahead.org]

Disability Access Symbols [http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/resources/disability-access-symbols/]: The twelve symbols may be used to promote and publicize accessibility of places, programs and other activities for people with various disabilities. Developed by the Graphic Artists Guild [http://www.gag.org].
Partial set of accessibility symbols (Word version) [http://ada.osu.edu/documents/symbols.doc].

DisabilityInfo.gov: For information on US Federal Programs, Services and resources to Employers, Americans with Disabilities and their families. [www.disability.gov/]

Diversity Page with a calendar: OSU's Diversity home page and calender with links to the OSU Diversity Action Plan, Affirmative Action Committee Report, Fall 2000, and the OSU Academic Plan. [www.osu.edu/diversity]

OSU Partnership Grant: Improving the Quality of Higher Education Programs for Students with Disabilities: Faculty, students, and administrators of The Ohio State University developed innovative, effective, and efficient teaching methods for students with disabilities through a Partnership Program involving the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching (formerly Faculty & TA Development), Nisonger Center, Office for Disability Services, and Technology Enhanced Learning & Research. [http://lt.osu.edu/]

Fast Facts For Faculty: The Fast Facts for Faculty publications are information briefs designed to help college and university instructors improve the climate and quality of education for students with disabilities. The Fast Facts were developed based on recommendations from students and faculty with and without disabilities as well as contributions from national experts. It is important to remember that the recommendations included in the Fast Facts are not only helpful for students with disabilities, but are also good teaching practices that are useful for all students. [http://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfacts/index.htm]

Faculty and Administrator Modules in Higher Education (FAME) is a professional development tool for use in higher education, This site contains information on how college faculty, administrators, disability service providers, and students can work individually and collaboratively to improve accommodations, the teaching-learning process, and the overall campus environment for students with disabilities. [http://www.oln.org/ILT/ada/Fame]

Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities:
The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities serves in an advisory capacity directly to the Governor and, as needed, to the General Assembly on issues related to the needs, problems and concerns of Ohioans with disabilities. [http://www.gcpd.ohio.gov]

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