Accessible Trail Design, Construction, and Operation
DISCLAIMER
Before undertaking any on-demand effort, you should review the rules of your licensing/certifying entity. It’s your responsibility to determine whether or not this on-demand course meets your continuing education requirements.
You must take and pass a quiz in order to receive credit. You can take the quiz as many times as needed and there is no time limit on the quiz. Once the quiz is completed, you will be asked to download your certificate.
Videos that qualify for AIA, LACES, ASLA, or CLARB credit will require an extra week for processing.
Streamable MP4/PDF
Available approximately 1 week after the date of the live event or the date of your order, whichever is later.
To track your purchase you will need to create an account on the website using the email address used for your registration.
The video will have occasional question prompts that will not allow the video to progress unless they are answered. You will not be able to skip forward while watching the video.
If you attempt to resume watching the video on a separate device, your progress will not be saved.
Click the link which appears at the end of the video to be taken to the course quiz.
USB MP4/PDF
HalfMoon will mail these materials via USPS. Please allow 2 weeks from the date of purchase to receive your product. If the live seminar is in the future, please allow 5 weeks from the date of the live seminar.
The link to the quiz will be available in a PDF in your USB drive marked QUIZ.
HalfMoon will contact you and issue a full refund if the product you ordered is not available. However, refunds will not be issued if completion certificates are requested.
Please contact HalfMoon Education if you have any questions during the process of taking this course. (715) 835-5900 or qchapman@halfmoonseminars.org
Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 8:30 am – 12:15 pm CST
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 8:30 – 11:45 am CST
Presented by:
Kristi Avalos
Agenda Day One: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
8:30 am – 12:15 pm CST (including a 15-min. break)
Overview of Accessible Trails in the United States
Types of shared-use paths, walkways and trails
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Proposed Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
Initiatives and funding
Accommodating Users With Different Abilities
Users with mobility, sensory, and cognitive impairments
Trail Design Guidelines
Grade, width and slope
Vertical clearance, changes in level
Grates, obstacles and protrusions
Surface
Agenda Day Two: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
8:30 – 11:45 am CST (including a 15-min. break)
Trail Design Considerations
Ramps and crossings
Trail amenities
Signage and warnings
Drainage and stormwater management
Planning and Constructing Accessible Trails
Identifying needs
Engaging stakeholders
Funding and incentives
Engaging the public
Case Studies of Projects Completed and In-Progress
Webinar Instructions
Each webinar session earns continuing education credit and can be registered for individually. All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.
GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)
Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled
Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps Hardware: 2GB RAM or more
For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com
Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs
Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA 6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs
International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York 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)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits. Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Kristi Avalos
Kristi Avalos is president and CEO of Accessology Too, LLC, a firm dedicated to providing consulting services to building owners, architects, municipalities, and company owners regarding compliance with state and federal disability laws. Ms. Avalos founded Accessology in 1990 after 12 years in the airline industry, where she played a crucial role in ensuring industry compliance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Since then, Accessology has grown to provide not only state plan reviews and inspections, but also national and international consulting services. Considered a true expert in her field, Ms. Avalos is also a sought-after witness for ADA/ACAA legal cases and has been named on more than 40 cases nationwide. Recognizing the value of educating others on the importance of removing attitudinal and architectural barriers, she proudly offers training on both federal and state accessibility standards throughout the US.
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: Accessible Trail Design, Construction, and Operation
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course explores accessible trail design to accommodate users with a wide range of disabilities. The course begins by providing a foundational understanding of accessibility issues and regulations, including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and PROWAG. Then the course provides strategies to accommodate users with different disabilities, discusses trail design guidelines and considerations, and provides guidance on the planning and construction of accessible trails.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify proper accommodations and trail design for users with mobility impairments, sensory impairments and cognitive impairments.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to adopt accessible trail design guidelines, including grade, width, slope, vertical clearance, changes in levels, grates, obstacles and protrusions.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to incorporate other accessible trail design considerations such as ramps, crossings, amenities, signage, warnings, drainage and stormwater management.
Learning Objective 4:
Learner will be able to plan and construct accessible trails by identifying needs, engaging stakeholders and the public, and determining incentives. Case studies of completed and in-progress projects will be discussed.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with accessibility issues
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.