Description

This comprehensive ADA Toolkit is designed specifically to support Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau (SAPC) providers with understanding and implementing key components of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when offering services to individuals with disabilities.

Divided into five focused sections, this toolkit addresses the most common areas where service providers need guidance. Whether you are new to ADA compliance or looking to deepen your knowledge, this resource is flexible and can be used in a variety of ways:

• Explore all topics in one sitting for a complete overview.
• Focus on a single section at a time to dive deeper into specific areas.
• Return as needed to use the toolkit as a quick reference guide for questions or clarification.

By engaging with this toolkit, providers will learn to identify essential ADA requirements relevant to their roles and gain practical tools to foster an inclusive and accessible environment. The goal is to help providers create spaces where all individuals feel welcome, understood, and supported. 

Toolkit Topics:

1. ADA Fundamentals – Understand the key principles of the ADA and its application to service providers.
   Addressing Patients with Service Animals – Learn the rules and best practices for accommodating individuals who rely on service animals.
2. Designing Welcoming Spaces for ADA Accessibility – Ensure physical spaces are accessible, comfortable, and inclusive for all individuals.
3. Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community – Explore strategies and tools for effective communication and accessible care.
4. ADA Accessible Websites – Learn how to make your digital platforms compliant with ADA standards to serve all users effectively.

This toolkit is designed to empower providers with the knowledge and tools to enhance accessibility and equity in service delivery, ensuring compliance with the ADA and fostering a more inclusive approach to care.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize and understand the ADA requirements for service providers.
2. Recognize the specific needs of patients with disabilities and implement any changes.
3. Make low-cost changes that create a more accessible environment.

Intended Audience

• Registered and Certified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors
• LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs & Licensed Eligible (LE) AMFTs, ACSWs, APCCs
• Psychologists & Registered Psychological Associates
• Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists & Peer Support Specialists
• Administration and support staff of Network Providers

Instructor
None

Hours/CEs
None

Format
This online course uses a mixed-media format with slides, voice-overs, and closed captions.

Process
Participants will read and/or listen to the material presented in the slides. At the end of the trainings,
participants must obtain at least 80% as a passing score for the completion of this training and receive
credit.

Prerequisites
None

CE Approval

Disclosure
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control does not receive commercial support for the content of these trainings.

Questions and Concerns:
If you have any questions related to the training content and continued education, please email SAPC.CST@PH.LACOUNTY.GOV.

If you have any questions or concerns with the training, please email INFO@SAPC-LNC.ORG.