Knowledge and Capacity of Centers for Independent Living on Providing Training and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

The purpose of the CILs Knowledge and Capacity survey was to gain an understanding of how CILs provide training and technical assistance in regards to the ADA. CILs across the states and territories of the United States were surveyed in order to achieve the following three goals. 

Many CILs reported a need for more information, training, and technical assistance related to the ADA and other disability rights related laws. A majority of the responses expressed that having materials and resources pertaining specifically to ADA training, a larger number of specialized staff, and other helpful ADA reference materials would help them serve their consumers better. Almost 80% said they utilized their regional ADA Center, but may not be aware of the myriad resources that the ADA National Network (the ADA Centers collectively) produces that could address this deficit.

These survey findings will help ILRU and the ADA National Network reconsider and revise their strategies in promoting and providing the appropriate training and resources to CILs, which can help them to better serve their consumers on ADA-related issues or concerns.