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ADAwebstudy is specifically designed for the architectural profession to provide a general understanding of the ADA principles and its applications. This coursework highlights some of the most common accessibility knowledge that an architect needs to know, without being overly legalistic. The flexibility of this self-study course is easy to follow and you may take it at your own convenience.
Course Title: Principles & Applications of ADACourse Number: K428 - ADA101 Course Outline:
- Brief history of ADA and ABA and their differences.
- Latest amendments and updates on ADA.
- Certification, adoption and enforcement of accessibility codes.
- Accessibility requirements at public and private facilities.
- New construction, alteration, addition and historic preservation requirements.
- Readily achievable removal barriers and their alternatives.
- Access compliance of site, accessible route and other building elements.
- Specific occupancies and their accessibility requirements.
Due to overwhelming response and generous feedback, a new 5-hour coursework meeting the requirements of AIA/CES and CAB will be made available by mid-September. This new coursework will include the latest 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the elements of SB 1608 to reduce unwarranted lawsuits.
