Presenter highlights ADA resources, says most accommodations are low cost

A presenter praised the Americans with Disabilities Act and urged employers to take advantage of local programs that provide orientation and practical assistance to implement workplace accommodations. "The Americans with Disabilities Act, I think, has been a great, addition to the laws in The United States," the presenter said, adding that the law has helped the disability community in significant ways.

The presenter described a program, "Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, formerly VR, Vocational Rehab," that offers orientations to employers so they can better understand how the ADA works and how changes can benefit both customers and employees. "We have a program that we can provide orientations to employers in our community," the presenter said, explaining that the program helps employers learn what the ADA requires and how to make workplaces more accessible.

On the cost of making changes, the presenter emphasized that most adjustments are affordable. "The majority of the accommodations are low cost," the presenter said, and noted that agencies can assist clients and employers with modifications when needed. The speaker framed the issue as one of education for employers: providing information about what the ADA is and how it can improve business environments.

While praising the ADA, the presenter also said the law "is still working" and that there are improvements that should be made, without specifying what those changes would be. The remarks were delivered as part of the meeting's presentations and no formal motion or vote was recorded on the subject.

The meeting moved on after the presentation; no formal action was taken on the topics discussed.