Ramping Up Your ADA Attitude

The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990 to ensure that, regardless of their capabilities, everyone — including meeting attendees — should be treated fairly and equally. What under the ADA is specifically required of planners? And what can planners do beyond the requirements to make sure every attendee enjoys the event to the fullest? Medical Meetings recently spoke with three experts — Jed Mandel, partner, Neal Gerber and Eisenberg, Chicago; Marc Goldman, president,