{"product_id":"hidden-ada-risks-across-campus-december-3-2026","title":"Hidden ADA Risks Across Campus – December 3, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, December 3, 2026\u003cbr\u003e11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance Beyond the Basics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADA risks often emerge not from obvious failures, but from everyday campus decisions made without accessibility in mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAccessibility risks can arise anywhere on campus not just in situations handled by disability services. From academic programs and campus events to dining, transportation, technology, athletics, and emergency planning, everyday decisions can unintentionally create barriers, expose institutions to ADA compliance risks, and leave students, employees, and visitors without equal access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen accessibility knowledge varies across departments, even well-intentioned decisions can lead to inconsistent practices, missed obligations and costly last-minute fixes. The challenge is recognizing where the ADA applies before a barrier becomes a complaint or a compliance problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us on December 3, 2026 to examine often-overlooked accessibility risks across campus in a \"Top 25 Mistakes format\".  Explore common trouble spots, including field trips, orientation, graduation, dining, parking, career fairs, and emergency communications, and learn how to identify potential barriers; recognize when accessibility needs to be part of the conversation; and incorporate access into everyday planning and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe goal isn’t to make every campus professional an ADA expert. It’s to equip them to spot potential risks earlier, know when to seek guidance, and take practical steps toward a more accessible campus  before problems arise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGain tools and strategies to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRecognize hidden ADA risks earlier by identifying when routine campus decisions involving programs, services, events, facilities, technology, or activities may create accessibility concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eReduce uncertainty and frustration in campus professionals by building their confidence that they are not overlooking an obligation, making an inconsistent decision, or discovering an accessibility problem only after someone encounters a barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBuild accessibility into planning from the beginning rather than waiting until an individual encounters a barrier or requests an accommodation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAsk better questions before making decisions about participation, access, safety, logistics, or program requirements that may affect individuals with disabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStrengthen collaboration across campus by recognizing when disability services, ADA coordinators, facilities, IT, academic affairs, student affairs, human resources, or other partners should be involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eReview existing policies and practices through an accessibility lens to identify gaps, inconsistent approaches, and procedures that may unintentionally create barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCreate a campus culture of shared responsibility for accessibility by helping departments understand that ADA compliance and access are institutional responsibilities, not solely the responsibility of the disability or accessibility office.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Leigh_Davis_Fickling_Headshot_Circle.png?v=1782922751\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeigh Davis Fickling\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Deputy Director of the Title IX and Clery Compliance and an Accommodations Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-leigh-davis-fickling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67685334089948,"sku":"AC2275 Hidden ADA Risks Across Campus 12.03.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/12.03.26HiddenADARisksAcrossCampus.png?v=1791828159","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/hidden-ada-risks-across-campus-december-3-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}