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Navigating Accessibility Requirements

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Program Level
Introductory
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Prep
None

Learning Objectives

  1. Learning Objective 1

    Understand the role of AHJs in adopting and enforcing accessibility standards.

  2. Learning Objective 2

    Identify the key accessibility considerations in architectural design for various types of disabilities.

  3. Learning Objective 3

    Navigate conflicting standards and requirements to find compliant solutions.

  4. Learning Objective 4

    Gain practical insights on how to research, interpret, and apply the appropriate accessibility standards for your projects.

Course preview

Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.

This course explores the complex world of accessibility requirements, with a focus on effective navigation of various accessibility standards and regulations. The course reviews the fundamental role of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), different types of accessibility standards, and how to resolve conflicts between overlapping regulatory requirements. Through practical examples and case studies, the course identifies key accessibility considerations for various disabilities and reviews how to understand and navigate conflicting standards, enabling insights into researching and applying appropriate accessibility requirements to your projects. The course emphasizes that accessibility is not just about simple compliance but rather exists to help in creating an inclusive, equitable built environment that allows everyone to participate.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

If you are not satisfied with your continuing education purchase, request a full refund within 30 days of enrollment before a certificate of completion is issued.

Cancelation Policy

Annual continuing education memberships may be canceled at any time from your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period.

Complaint Resolution Policy

Questions or concerns regarding course content, credit reporting, or certificates may be directed to Amber Book support at info@amberbook.com.

Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@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.