SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The United States Attorney’s Office and Deaf Iowans Against Abuse (“DIAA") will present the “Effective Communications with Persons with Disabilities Workshop" on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Sioux City Public Library, 529 Pierce Street, Gleeson Room, Sioux City, Iowa.
This conference will cover the purposes and goals of Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically in the area of effective communications for those who interact with persons who are hard of hearing, deaf, or blind. The morning session will focus on those who work in law enforcement, the courts, city managers, ADA coordinators, and public safety entities. The afternoon session will focus on those who work in the health care industry including hospital administrators, medical facilities and offices.
Featured speakers include Jennifer Upah‑Kyes, Executive Director of Deaf Iowans Against Abuse, Inc.; Katie Hayden, Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Iowa, Sioux City, Iowa; and Stephanie Wright, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Iowa, Cedar Rapids.
“Recent events on both the national and local levels involving members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community have proven that effective communication is vital," said Jennifer Upah-Kyes, Executive Director of Deaf Iowans Against Abuse, Inc.
Sean Berry, Acting U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Iowa, added, “The Americans with Disabilities Act requires state and local government and private entities to ensure their communications with people with disabilities are as effective as communications with those without disabilities. This important training will assist participating organizations in their efforts to effectively communicate with persons who are hard of hearing, deaf, or blind. The training will also help persons with these disabilities to understand their rights when communicating with public and private entities."
The training is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested by August 9, 2017, but not required. Interested parties may register by contacting Stephanie Wright at Stephanie.Wright@usdoj.gov. United States Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Stephanie Wright, toll-free at (877) 398-2842, TTY (319) 286-9258, or e-mail at Stephanie.Wright@usdoj.gov, as early as possible, preferably, at least two weeks in advance of the conference. No attendee will be excluded from a presentation on the basis of a disability-related accommodation request.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
Where: Sioux City Public Library, 529 Pierce Street
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
