Agenda

Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar is now being offered as an online webinar.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133483/designing-for-accessibility-under-tas-ada-standards-and-ibc/online

 


Complying with Federal and State Accessibility Requirements

    History and development of the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
History and development of the International Building Code (IBC)
Development of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards
for Accessible Design
Relationship between ADA federal requirements, IBC and TAS
Entities and facilities that are covered
Scoping requirements
Readily-achievable barrier removal
Alterations
New construction
New policies and procedures
Safe harbors

Meeting Standards TAS, ADA and IBC

Path of travel
Accessible parking
Exterior accessible routes
Ramps and stairways
Entrances and doors
Interior accessible routes
Accessible toilet facilities
Showers
Drinking fountains
Signage standards
Accessible kitchen facilities
Assembly areas
Assistive listening systems
Recreational facilities

Reviewing New Materials/Technologies and
Anticipated Developments in Codes/Standards

Credits

Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects & Interior Designers
6.5 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW

Code Enforcement Officers
6.5 CE Hours

International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)

Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW CEPHs/continuing education hours to architects and interior designers in most states, including Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this event for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES course information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.

Professional engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in states other than Texas will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved Code Enforcement Officer Commercial Education Business Continuing Education Provider, pursuant to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 62. This course offers 6.5 continuing education hours to Code Enforcement Officers.

The International Code Council has approved this event for.65 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232)

This seminar offers contractors a non-credit continuing education opportunity. It has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Kristi Avalos

Founder and CEO of Accessology Too, LLC, in McKinney, Texas

Ms. Avalos is a nationally renowned leader in providing accessibility-related services and is a sought-after speaker with a knack for using an upbeat approach to help others understand the complexities of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With over 40 years of experience, she provides expert witnessing on ADA, 504, Federal Housing Administration, and Air Carrier Access Act legal cases. In 1990 she founded Accessology Too, LLC which is a national leader in providing accessibility consulting services and is one of the largest U.S. firms dedicated solely to accessibility and access issues. Since its founding, Accessology has worked closely with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Access Board to remain knowledgeable and adept with the constant changes that occur regarding ADA guidelines. Accessology has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects to impact accessibility compliance during all stages, from schematics to construction and final inspections. Since 2005 Accessology has specialized in the development, execution, and monitoring of the required ADA Transition Plans for Title II entities to help them avoid access-related litigation since so much litigation is tied to not having a Transition Plan on file. Ms. Avalos and her team at Accessology are committed to removing structural and attitudinal barriers that adversely impact people with disabilities.

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AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Designing for Accessibility Under TAS, ADA Standards, and IBC.

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live, in-person, lecture presentation examines accessibility standards prescribed by three codes: the Texas Accessibility Standards, the American with Disabilities Act, and the International Building Code.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify easily removable barriers to achieve accessibility, and they will be able to describe standard differences between remodel projects and new construction.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with TAS, ADA, and IBC accessibility standards for entrances and doors, interior routes, toilet facilities, showers, drinking fountains, signage, kitchen, assembly areas, and assistive listening systems.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain the relationship between Americans with Disability Act, the International Building Code, Texas Accessibility Standards, and building codes, and they will be able to identify which buildings and facilities are covered by these standards.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with TAS, ADA, and IBC accessibility standards for travel paths, parking, recreational facilities, exterior routes, and ramps and stairways.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and code compliance.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/23/2023

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.