Complying with Fair Housing Act Accessibility Requirements
Agenda
Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar has been cancelled. The same topic will be presented as a webinar series that will take place over two days, Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133486/complying-with-fair-housing-act-accessibility-requirements/online
Fair Housing Act Design Standards Development and Application
Fair Housing Act overview
Laws and standards related to accessible design
ANSI A117.1 (2009) accessibility standards
Impact of Americans With Disabilities Act standards and building codes
Covered buildings
Types of disabilities addressed by guidelines
Accessible Building Entrance on an Accessible Route
Building sites
Public transit and parking
Accessible exterior routes
Accessible entrances
Buildings with and without elevators
Accessible and Usable Public and Common Use Areas
Covered public and common use areas
Exterior public spaces
Exterior and interior parking
Interior common use areas: lobbies, recreational areas, bathrooms,
showers and kitchen facilities
Usable Doors and Accessible Interior Routes
Main entry doors, secondary doors and closet doors
Accessible routes into and through covered units
Route widths and floor levels
Accessible Environmental Controls and Grab Bars
Electrical outlets and controls
HVAC controls
Locations for grab bars
Reinforcing locations for grab bars
Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms
Clear floor space at kitchen appliances
Kitchen, appliances, cabinets, counters and pantries
Which bathrooms, fixtures must comply?
Clear bathroom floor space requirements
Bathroom fixtures, cabinets and grab bars
Case Studies of Compliant (and Non-compliant) Designs
Credits
Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Accessibility)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 continuing education hours to professional engineers in all states.
HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).
This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org to view complete AIA information under this course listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .7 CEUs in specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This event offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement for contractors.
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, TexasMs. 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.
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: Complying with Fair Housing Act Accessibility Requirements
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation thoroughly examines accessibility requirements for multi-family buildings under the Fair Housing Act.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with Fair Housing Act (FHA) accessibility requirements for building entrances and routes to entrances.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with FHA requirements for usable public and common areas, including covered public and common use areas, parking, lobbies, recreational areas, bathrooms, showers, and kitchens.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with FHA requirements for usable doors, including primary, secondary, interior and closet doors
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with FHA requirements for light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to comply with FHA requirements for reinforced grab bars, usable kitchens and usable bathrooms.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design, construction, and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/27/2023
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.