June 16, 2022 - Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations

June 16, 2022 - Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodations

Author: Prevention of Blindness Society June 17, 2022 Duration: 1:27:57

Kenneth Saunders, Director of the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs, educates us about the Americans with Disabilities Act, what it provides, what a reasonable accommodation is, and helpful information to utilize these services. Timestamps coming soon. Visit youreyes.org for more information.


0:00:00 Opening Announcements

0:04:00 Introductions (Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Alibhai, Ken Saunders)

0:06:45 Presentation Begins

   0:07:30 What is the ADA?, Who is a qualified individual?

   0:11:30 How is a person without a disability covered by ADA?

   0:14:00 What locations/businesses must abide by ADA?

   0:16:30 Basics of reasonable accommodations

   0:32:00 Who is exempt from ADA?

   0:38:00 Buildings and ADA

0:42:30 Q&A

   0:43:15 Commuting and reasonable accommodations?

   0:49:00 Some gray areas in the previous questions

   0:51:30 How to justify shortfalls?

   0:54:30 Hearing aids and reasonable accommodation process?

   0:57:40 Federal v. state v. private jobs and ADA

   1:02:30 Where to go with employment issues?

   1:07:00 How to advocate for self v. without using accommodations

1:11:20 Open conversation about topic


For nearly nine decades, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington has worked locally to protect one of our most vital senses. This audio space, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Event Replay Channel, extends that mission directly to your ears. Here, you’ll find recordings from live discussions, expert panels, and community forums that originally took place across the D.C. metro area. Each episode captures real conversations about vision health, from practical advice on protecting your sight to deeper explorations of the latest innovations in eye care and the challenges faced by those with low vision. The podcast serves as an auditory archive of the Society's ongoing work, making these valuable resources accessible anytime. You might hear from ophthalmologists, patients sharing personal stories, or advocates discussing policy-all centered on the core goal of preserving vision and enhancing quality of life. Tune in for genuine, informative dialogues that go beyond basic facts, fostering a deeper understanding of how community support and education can make a tangible difference. This is more than a series of talks; it's a direct line to the heart of a longstanding non-profit's efforts, allowing everyone to learn and benefit from their dedicated advocacy and service.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Event Replay Channel
Podcast Episodes
September 16 2020 - Low Vision Services for Veterans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:50
0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:33 Dr. Alibhai, Introduction to the topic and speakers 0:10:08 Col. Donald Gagliano, M.D., Resources for veterans with low vision 0:29:44 Donald Overton, Executive Director, BVA, BVA's role in v…
August 19, 2020 - Voting Accessibility with Low Vision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:47
0:00:00 - Introduction 0:07:15 - Dr. Alibhai - Introduction to topic and speakers 0:10:07 - Terrica Jennings, ADA Coordinator, DC Board of Elections 0:16:45 - Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Public Information Officer, Montgomery C…
July 22, 2020 - Using your Smartphone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:43
0:00:00 - Introduction 0:08:48- Dr. Alibhai announcements and introduction 0:14:05 - Nitesh Rathod and Tara Aziz: Accessibility features on mobile devices >0:16:27 - Magnifier >0:22:10 - Text to speech >0:31:00 - Speak s…
June 17, 2020 - Low Vision Rehabilitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:12
0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:06:30 Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg Introduction 0:10:52 Dr. Weinberg, Vision Rehabilitation from Clinician's viewpoint, what to expect at a low-vision evaluation 0:24:03 Nitesh Rathod, Biop…
May 28, 2020 - Using Amazon Alexa and Android [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:46
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:07:28 - Dr. Alibhai, Dr. Weinberg - New policies for seeing patients 0:13:10 - Paul Burden - Amazon Alexa & Echo Voice Assistant products for vision impaired >0:36:58 - Q&A >0:43:10 - Co…
May 21 2020 - In-Home Adaptations for Independent Living [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:31
0:00:00 - Opening Announcement 0:15:56 - Marilynn Ward-Tluszcz - "Practical, functional adaptations you can make in your home - how to safely and independently cook, manage medications, and more!" >0:30:54 Q&A for Marily…
May 14 2020 - Low Vision Open Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:17
0:00:00 - Opening announcements 0:12:15 - Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Alibhai - Introductions, updates, and announcements 0:20:47 - Phone Apps 0:39:00 - Nina Glasner 0:50:58 - Sharon Payne 1:00:40 - Lind Stevens 1:10:40 - Gener…
May 7 2020 - The Powers of a Support Group [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:20
0:00:00 General Announcements and Introduction 0:09:10 - Nina Glasner MSW, LCSW-C, CLVT, Low Vision- coping and support >0:25:50 - Q&A for Nina Glasner >0:42:20 - Nina Glasner contact information 0:45:09 - Dr. Alibhai, D…
April 30, 2020 - Leisure & Fun with Low Vision! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:07
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 0:04:37 - Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:10:40 - Kym Robertson, Alexandria Talking Books Program 0:17:30 - Erika York, art with vision impairment 0:20:20 - Nitesh Rathod,…
April 23, 2020 - O&M Benefits and Low Vision Occupational Therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:36
0:00:00 - Opening Announcements 10:06 - Brigid Doherty, Orientation and Mobility Specialist >22:40 - Q&A for Brigid Doherty 33:58 - Christine Huang OT and Lind Stevens OT - Ways to remain safe at home >43:12 - Q&A for th…