ADA/Section 504 Coordination: Compliance, Accommodation, and Institutional Accountability

April 15, 2026

ADA and Section 504 Coordination Certification is a comprehensive training designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to manage accessibility and accommodation processes with clarity, empathy, and institutional alignment. Built for disability services professionals, compliance officers, HR partners, and administrators, this course provides a clear and actionable roadmap for ensuring accessibility, equity, and consistency across both academic and employment settings.

As federal scrutiny increases around accessibility practices, this training emphasizes how strong coordination rooted in legal literacy, procedural clarity, and effective communication can prevent grievances, reduce institutional risk, and promote trust. Participants learn how to interpret the legal framework, evaluate accommodation requests using the totality of circumstances approach, and support inclusive environments where access is integrated into everyday operations.

The cost of this training is $395 per participant and includes live instruction, interactive case studies, discussion materials, and access to post event resources. Institutional flat rates are available for groups of ten or more.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Interpret and apply ADA and Section 504 requirements

• Conduct and document the interactive process thoroughly

• Evaluate accommodations using a structured, totality based approach

• Integrate accessibility across academic and employment settings

• Strengthen institutional compliance through collaboration and clear communication

Learning Structure

Part I – Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

Participants begin with a detailed review of the federal statutes, regulations, and expectations that form the foundation of accessibility and nondiscrimination requirements in education and employment.

Topics include:

• Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504

• Roles and responsibilities of ADA and Section 504 Coordinators

• Definitions of disability, essential functions, and reasonable accommodation

• OCR enforcement trends and application of the totality of circumstances

• Distinguishing K through 12, higher education, and workplace compliance

Exercise: Analyze sample OCR findings to identify key compliance factors

Part II – Interactive Process and Accommodation Decisions

This module focuses on implementing accommodations that are legally compliant and operationally feasible. Participants work through guided scenarios to practice evaluating requests and balancing access needs with essential requirements.

Discussion topics include:

• Conducting an effective and well documented interactive process

• Applying the totality of circumstances to accommodation decisions

• Managing competing access needs and essential academic or job functions

• Coordinating with departments while maintaining confidentiality and neutrality

• Handling denials and appeals with transparency and defensibility

Exercise: Review accommodation requests and draft decision notes

Part III – Institutional Integration and Climate Building

This final segment examines how to embed accessibility into institutional systems, culture, and communication practices. Participants learn to build proactive, sustainable structures that support compliance and inclusion.

Key discussion points include:

• Designing campus wide accessibility initiatives and integrating policies

• Managing documentation, timelines, and compliance reporting

• Preventing discrimination and retaliation through proactive education

• Training faculty, supervisors, and staff on equitable implementation

• Aligning ADA and Section 504 efforts with Title IX and broader priorities

Exercise: Map an institutional accessibility integration plan

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants completing this certification will be able to:

• Interpret and apply federal accessibility laws with confidence

• Conduct and document the interactive process effectively

• Evaluate accommodations through a consistent and defensible analytical framework

• Strengthen accessibility practices across institutional environments

• Promote equity, trust, and accountability through collaborative coordination

Post Training Access

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion, downloadable templates including interactive process checklists, accommodation logs, and communication scripts, and access to the recorded session within five to seven business days.

Program Emphasis

Fractional Coordinator’s ADA and Section 504 Coordination Certification bridges law and leadership, empowering professionals to build accessible, inclusive, and compliant institutions where equity is operationalized through clear, consistent, and compassionate practice.

Note: After you register, we’ll send an email invitation with the session details. This allows us to add the meeting link directly to your calendar for easy access.