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Now Available: On-Demand Accessiblity Webinars

We are now offering on-demand accessibility webinars at our exclusive online learning center. Earn professional learning units with online webinars designed to educate about important accessibility subjects for the built environment.


Highly Recommend Kitchen Design for Access & Aging

“I highly recommend this presentation to designers, builders, and code enforcement professionals. Janis covers a broad range of accessibility and usability issues that affect kitchen design and construction. Most helpful are summaries of practical insights and the many illustrations and photographs included in this discussion of requirements applicable to kitchens in residential dwelling units with mobility features under the 2010 ADAS and 2019 CBC.”

— Glenn Dea, AIA, ADAC, CASp, Orange County, CA


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May
7

As Electric Vehicles become more prevalent, the question arises of what to do for Access and even whether or not they are required to be accessible. Although not specifically mentioned in the ADA Standards, the prevailing requirement in the implementing regulations requires a measure of access for all. So, if an element is available to the able-bodied population, then it should also be available for those with a disability. Since there are no ADA scoping and technical requirements what do you do? California has developed new requirements implemented January 1, 2017, which is what we will look at.

Multifamily residential facilities with public and/or federal funding are quite complex in terms of synthesizing the differing regulations. This session will explore which regulations are applicable and how they’re integrated into the different building elements across the country.

Through a review of photos, regulation callouts, and architectural details, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what makes dwelling units accessible. Plus, discover how to implement and better synthesize all of the information and requirements in the early design phases rather than overlaying access in an institutional manner later on in the project.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Review what is considered multifamily residential with public funds or programs along with which regulations apply for compliance.
  2. Gain an in-depth understanding of access scoping and technical requirements and how to apply these to alteration, additions, and new construction for dwelling units.
  3. Examine the specific requirements and solutions for kitchens and bathrooms in dwelling units and in common-use spaces.
  4. Learn about tools for evaluating multifamily building components for access under federal regulations.

June
18

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Access at 2025 National ADA Symposium

1:30 - 3:00
Organizer: National ADA Symposium
Venue: Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303

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DESCRIPTION

As Electric Vehicles become more prevalent, the question arises of what to do for Access and even whether or not they are required to be accessible. Although not specifically mentioned in the ADA Standards, the prevailing requirement in the implementing regulations requires a measure of access for all. So if an element is available to the able-bodied population, then it should also be available for those with a disability. Since there are no ADA scoping and technical requirements what do you do? California has developed new requirements implemented January 1, 2017 which is what we will look at.

SUMMARY
As Electric Vehicles become more prevalent, the question comes up of what to do to make them accessible and even whether or not they are required to be accessible – we will review the new California requirements

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the new California requirements for new and existing EVCS
  • Review signage requirements for charging stations
  • Learn the new scoping and technical requirements in California
  • Overview how new charging stations integrate with existing

Registration closes May 16, 2025