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Including Children with Disabilities: Responsibilities of Childcare Programs
05/21/2024 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM CT
Admission
- Free
Location
Library Station
2535 N. Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO 65807
2535 N. Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO 65807
Summary
In-person Training- Springfield, MO hosted by Springfield-Greene County Health Department*
This session will focus on the childcare providers responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will identify the basic obligations to comply with the law. Participants will be able to provide examples of reasonable accommodations to include children with disabilities in their programs and discuss how inclusion can benefit all children.
This session will focus on the childcare providers responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will identify the basic obligations to comply with the law. Participants will be able to provide examples of reasonable accommodations to include children with disabilities in their programs and discuss how inclusion can benefit all children.
Description
Presented By: Becky Strickfaden
Objectives:
- Identify the basic obligations of childcare programs to comply with the ADA law
- Provide examples of reasonable accommodations
- Discuss how inclusion benefits all children.
Core Competencies:
2b: Collaborate as partners with families in young children's development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships and engagement. (1 Hour)
8c: Demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct by displaying leadership and promoting advocacy. (1 Hour)
CDAs:
Relationships with Families (1 Hour)
Professionalism (1 Hour)