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Understanding the 2010 Accessibility Standards - WEBINAR

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Understanding the 2010 Accessibility Standards - WEBINAR

Author/Presenter: Marcela Abadi Rhoads

https://understandingada.eventbrite.com/#!

Course Number: AIA#: WAB00A

Continuing Education:

1 AIA HSW CE Hour

Course fulfills 1 Hour state accessibility/ADA/barrier-free CE requirements

1.0 ADA Hour for Licensed California Architect 1.0 Barrier Free Hour for Licensed Texas Architects

Course Description: This session will offer a graphic side-by-side comparison of the technical standards from the 1991 and the 2010 versions of the ADAAG. It will explain the time-line of the new guidelines, detailing they take effect and when they will become mandatory. The class will also cover new sections and new elements with which compliance will be required. Focus will also be given on how this affects Texas and the Texas Accessibility Standards.

Learning Objectives:

1) Learn the history of the way the ADA changed and why the changes were made.

2) Understand the revised scoping of the ADA that affects the elements and facilities.

3) Understand the new technical standards and how they have changed from the original ADA.

4) Understand how these changes will affect existing facilities and how best to prepare for the transition.
 
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