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Reviews "Palpably inspirational…Thisbeautifullyphotographeddocumentary is a poetic meditation onrefined sensory perception". StephenHolden, The New York Times"Simple, direct and magical. It will winyou over as well if you give it thechance. It is both a pleasure and agreat privilege to be observers in theirworld… An elegant, minimal look atlife as it is lived." - Kenneth Turan, LosAngeles Times"Powerful. A significant testament tothe potential of the human spirit andthe power of love." - IndiewireAwards Winner, Best Documentary Prize,International Film Festival Amsterdam Winner,Sterling Award for Best WorldFeature , SilverDocs Film FestivalItem no. : DC05970927Format : DVDDuration : 87 minutesCopyright : 2012Price : USD 370.00DISABILITY LAWADA ACCOMMODATIONS:GUIDANCE FROM THEEEOCBy J. Randall Coffey, Chai R. Feldblum,Victoria A. LipnicCommissioners from the EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) will share the latest breakingnews from the EEOC regarding theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA). TheCommissioners will primarily focus onleave and reassignment issues as areasonable accommodation under theADA.This is a unique opportunity to learn from,and ask questions to, the Commissionerson this rapidly changing area.In this program, the faculty will address thefollowing topics: Practical guidance on the ADA ingeneral Practical guidance on reasonableaccommodation issues includingleave and reassignment issues The EEOC's most recent regulationsand guidance on the ADA Significant court decisions applyingthe ADA Amendments Act Your ADA related questionsItem no. : MB11200364Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00ASK THE EXPERTS: ANEXPLANATION OF THEADAAA REGULATIONS ONEYEAR LATERBy Peter Blanck Ph.D., J.D., KathleenMulliganIn 2011 the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission (EEOC) issuedits final regulations implementing theAmericans with Disabilities ActAmendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), whichwas enacted on September 25, 2008 andbecame effective January 1, 2009. TheAct made a number of significant changesto the Americans with Disabilities Act's(ADA) "disability" definition, reinstating abroad scope of protection under the ADA.Our expert faculty, includingCommissioners from the EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) will discuss the latest legalupdates on the ADAAA. TheCommissioners will primarily focus onreasonable accommodations, leave(FMLA, Short-term, and Long-termDisability), and reassignment. This is aunique opportunity to learn from, and askquestions of, our expert panelists and theCommissioners on this rapidly changingarea.In this program, the faculty will examine the EEOC's most recentregulations and guidance on theADAAA; discuss significant court decisionsapplying the ADA Amendments Act;and answer your ADAAA relatedquestions.Item no. : AZ11200258Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2012Price : USD 150.00EEOC'S REGULATIONSIMPLEMENTING THEADAAA, THE: EXPANDINGCOVERAGE UNDER THEDISABILITY DEFINITIONMarch 25, 2011, the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission (EEOC) issuedits final regulations implementing theAmericans with Disabilities ActAmendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), whichwas enacted on September 25, 2008 andbecame effective January 1, 2009. TheAct made a number of significant changesto the Americans with Disabilities Act's(ADA) "disability" definition, "reinstating abroad scope of protection under the ADA."In keeping with this purpose, the EEOCstates that "the definition of 'disability' shallbe construed broadly in favor of expansivecoverage to the maximum extentpermitted by the terms of the ADA."The panel discussed what this means forlawyers and their clients.Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 88 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00ETHICAL ISSUES WHENREPRESENTING CLIENTSWITH DISABILITIES INCIVIL CASESCounsel representing clients withpsychiatric disabilities face uniquechallenges in meeting their primary dutyunder the Model Rules of ProfessionalConduct to allow their clients to decide thebest course of action to take. This programfocuses on this duty in the context of civilcases and discusses ethical rules relatingto client competency, confidentiality ofinformation concerning the client'sdisability, and the circumstances when anattorney may withdraw fromrepresentation. In addition, the webinarwill provide strategies for working withclients with mental health conditionsItem no. : HN11200450Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2012Price : USD 150.00FACING MENTAL ILLNESSAND DEMENTIA IN LAWPRACTICEBy Eric Y. Drogin, Howard J. FulfrostWith the baby boom, we have observed agreater number of individuals joining theprofession. These boomers are choosinglonger careers than their predecessors;yet the estimates of individuals with mentalillness in general, Alzheimer's Diseaseand other dementias both before and afterretirement age are on the rise. TheAmerican Bar Association hasacknowledged that the practice is notprepared for protecting the dignity ofsenior lawyers in this situation, or toaddress the ethical, social, and politicalissues facing attorneys with the symptomsattributed to such illnesses. Similar issuesface attorneys with mental illness,especially severe mental illness. However,mental illness can affect attorneys of anyage. Law firms and other practices are nobetter prepared to manage the symptomsand the stigma associated with suchdiagnoses.This presentation addressed the medicaland psychological issues faced byattorneys with dementia or mental illness.In addition, professional issues that arisefor attorneys with mental illness wereaddressed. Finally, an attorney withmental illness spoke about hisexperiences on the front lines.Item no. : EV11200456Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Item no. : TN11200431Price : USD 150.00________________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning Rendezvous LimitedEmail: inquiry@learningemall.com Websites: http://www.learningemall.com & http://www.learningemall.com.hk49