Designing for Accessibility under ADA Standards and IBC
Agenda
Day One, Wednesday, June 17, 2020
11:00 am – 2:45 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Complying with Federal and State Accessibility Requirements
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 and IBC
Entities and facilities that are covered
Scoping requirements
Readily-achievable barrier removal
Alterations
New construction
New policies and procedures
Safe harbors
Day Two, Thursday, June 18, 2020
11:00 am – 2:15 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
Meeting Standards in ADA Standards and the IBC
Path of travel
Accessible parking
Exterior accessible routes
Ramps and stairways
Entrances and doors
Interior accessible routes
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Credits
Engineers:
6.5 PDHs
Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA 6.5 LU|HSW
ICC:
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)
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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.
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Course Title: Designing for Accessibility under ADA Standards and IBC
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation covers Americans with Disability Act and International Building Code accessibility requirement compliance, including the relationship between the two, entities and facilities that are covered, , new construction and alteration requirements, readily-achievable barrier removal, new policies and procedures, and specifics about building and facility requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and comply with IBC and ADA accessibility standards for exterior and interior access routes, ramps and stairways, entrances and doors, toilet facility access, meeting areas, recreational areas, drinking fountains, and showers.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and describe readily-achievable barrier removal in structures.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss the relationship between Americans with Disability Act and the International Building Code accessibility standards and how these codes came to be and have evolved.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to determine which structures and facilities are covered by accessibility standards.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with structural design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/05/2022
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.