Nevada ADA

Cooperating with the community to successfully implement the Americans with Disabilities Act

Philosophy

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Nevada, is sponsored by the Nevada University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities to assist people with disabilities and small businesses in better understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Focusing on a positive and cooperative approach along with shared responsibility between individuals with disabilities and the community, ADA Nevada is committed to assisting with the development and implementation of accessible programs, services, facilities, and employment practices. The project provides assistance to employees, businesses, and other organizations interested in exhibiting good faith efforts that keep with the intent and spirit of the ADA. There are 54 million Americans with disabilities. They represent potential employees, customers, and program participants, who are eager to receive full and equal enjoyment of our society.

Services and Activities

Training Provided statewide to individuals with disabilities and small businesses, with emphasis upon rural training and serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Training modules that address the needs of specific interest groups or particular concerns will be developed.

Information and Referral Basic ADA information is offered as well as resources available locally and nationally to assist in compliance related concerns.

Technical Assistance On-site or individual assistance is provided on an informal basis. For example: Determining reasonable accommodations, achieving program accessibility, identification and prioritization of readily achievable barrier removal.

Disability Awareness General education to alleviate myths, stereotypes, and ineffective communication between concerned parties in both the public and private sectors. barrier removal.

Funding ADA Nevada is funded through the cooperative efforts of the Nevada University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the University of Nevada, Reno, the Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, and the Nevada Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.

Information and/or materials are available in accessible alternate formats.

Contact Information

ADA Nevada
Nevada University Center for Excellence in Disabilities/MS 285
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
Phone (775) 784-4921, ext. 2355TTY
Line: (775)-327-5234
Fax (775) 784-4997
Program Coordinator: Scott W. Youngs