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Accessibility 101: An introduction to accessibility and Universal Design

5 AIA LU|HSW Available

Updated this year to include an introduction to Universal Design, this presentation will cover general accessibility topics of the 2017 A117.1. These two classes will cover topics from basic concepts to Universal Design. The presentation will provide clear and relevant information on major subject areas. Part I will include applicable standards, scoping for publicly funded projects, basic concepts, and public bathrooms. Part II will be residential bathrooms, kitchens, and a primer on Universal Design. Presented in a logical progression, you will learn the majority of issues that arise during the design and construction phases. Also, presented will be multiple solutions to resolving these common issues taking into account aesthetics, price, and level of tolerable risk.

These two courses meet the California ADA continuing education requirements.
You must register for both to receive the full 5 credits

Each part provides 2.5 AIA LU|HSW
Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive the Zoom registration links for each part.

Part 1: 9 to 11:30am
$25 for Members, $60 for non-Members

Part 2: 12 to 2:30pm
$25 for Members, $60 for non-Members

Part I Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn which accessibility codes and standards are applicable to each portion of a project.

  2. Identify applicable accessible standards depending upon the type of funding for public projects.

  3. Learn the basic concepts of accessibility, applicable to all projects.

  4. Learn the requirements for public bathrooms.

Part II Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn the requirements for residential bathrooms

  2. Learn the requirements for accessible kitchens

  3. Learn the essential principles of and reasons for Universal Design

  4. Learn the 4 most common topics addressed by Universal Design

Thank you to our Sponsor:

 

Speaker: Joshua Klyber
A Jensen Hughes Company

Joshua Klyber is a veteran on the intricacies of accessibility and building codes at Code Unlimited with over 20 years of industry experience. He has been leading accessibility projects for Code Unlimited for the past decade and consults on projects ranging from affordable housing to multi-facility civic, education, and business and research campus projects. Prior to working for Code Unlimited, he ran a construction firm, giving him practical insights on the application of life safety and accessibility in the field. He is experienced in collaborating with a wide variety of architects, contractors, developers, owners, and facility managers on managing regulatory needs of their projects. Joshua is also a preferred accessibility educator and now on the forefront of integrating universal design into the built environment to go beyond the code minimums and accommodate more individual needs.