rovided by the Access Board and the National Network of ADA Centers (DBTACs)
Learn more about the work of the Access Board, its guidelines and standards, and accessible design through this series of monthly webinars and audio conferences. Sessions also provide an opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs). General attendance is free, but a $25 fee will be charged by the DBTAC for processing CEUs.
To register, visit www.accessibilityonline.org. Direct inquiries to adaconferences@adagreatlakes.org or (877) 232-1990 (v/TTY).
DOJ’s 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards (Special Session)
September 2, 2010 1:30 - 4:00 (ET)
(Note: The Airport Terminal Accessibility webinar has been rescheduled for November 4, see below)On July 26th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The new regulations update DOJ’s ADA Accessibility Standards which govern the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the ADA, including places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities. The new standards are based on revised minimum guidelines previously established by the Access Board. DOJ representatives will review the changes in the regulations, including effective dates for new construction and alterations, provisions for existing facilities, and other topics related to the implementation of the 2010 standards. Access Board staff will follow with an overview of the major changes in the scoping and technical provisions in the updated standards, highlighting 10 of the most common questions. Note: Due to the large volume of registrants for this session, a live question and answer session is not possible. Presenters will make every effort to address registrant questions submitted in advance through the webinar website.
Presenters:
Barbara Elkin, Attorney-Advisor. Disability Rights Section, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Marsha Mazz, U.S. Access Board
Dave Yanchulis, U.S. Access Board
Peggy Greenwell, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Routes (including doors and entrances)
October 7, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)Accessible routes are a key component of accessibility for people with disabilities. They ensure accessible circulation throughout sites and facilities and access to various elements and spaces. This session will review components of accessible routes in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, including walking surfaces, doors, ramps, curb ramps, elevators, and other means of vertical access.
Presenters:
Dave Yanchulis, U.S. Access Board
Jim Pecht, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Airport Terminals
November 4, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)The Access Board is developing design guidance and best practices on access to airports, a frequent source of complaints by travelers with disabilities. This session will review information collected to date on solutions to common access issues in airport terminals. This session will focus on areas of special concern such as accessible passenger loading zones, self-service ticketing kiosks, security checkpoints, boarding bridges and devices, signage, counters, communication systems, and service animal relief areas.
Presenter:
Bill Botten, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Play Areas
December 2, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)Requirements for play areas in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines apply to all newly designed or constructed for children ages 2 and older. The guidelines apply to play areas provided at day care facilities, parks, shopping malls, fast food restaurants, and other facilities. Specific criteria address accessible play components, ground and elevated accessible routes, transfer systems, and soft contained play. In addition to an overview of the play area guidelines, this session will also address some of the more frequently asked questions such as accessible surfaces, the connection with playground safety standards, and when ramp access is required on a play structure.
Presenters:
Peggy Greenwell, U.S. Access Board
Bill Botten, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Residential Facilities
January 6, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)Many questions arise about accessible residential facilities. This session will focus on untangling the web of laws that address access to housing, including the Architectural Barriers Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Presenters will explain how the design requirements of these laws apply and review requirements in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for residential dwelling units.
Presenter:
Marsha Mazz, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Transient Lodging
February 3, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)In addition to overnight accommodations, hotels, motels, and other places of transient lodging offer many different types of amenities, such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, spas, restaurants, and conference rooms. This session will provide an overview of requirements for transient lodging facilities in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, including those that address sleeping rooms, bathrooms, and other spaces and amenities.
Presenters:
Marsha Mazz, U.S. Access Board
Jim Pecht, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
March 3, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)The ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines address independent access to swimming pools and spas and provide criteria for pool lifts, sloped entries, transfer steps, transfer walls, and accessible stairs. This session will review specifications for pool and spa accessibility and where they apply. Aquatic recreation facilities, such as lazy rivers and wave action pools, will also be addressed.
Presenters:
Peggy Greenwell, U.S. Access Board
Bill Botten, U.S. Access Board
Archived Webinars
Archived webinars are available at www.accessibilityonline.org.
Vehicle Guideline Update
August 5, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)
The Board originally issued its ADA Accessibility Guidelines for transportation vehicles in 1991. New technologies and vehicles have been introduced into public transportation. This session will review proposed updates to the ADA guidelines for buses and vans. Subsequent rulemaking will be undertaken to update requirements for rail cars and other types of vehicles covered by the guidelines.
Presenter:
Jim Raggio, U.S. Access BoardAccessible Signage
July 1, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)
Standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) address access to signs in buildings and on sites. These requirements address both visual and tactile accessibility and generally apply where signs are provided. The standards also require the provision of signs to indicate certain accessible features and elements. This session will review the scoping and technical provisions for signage in the ADA and ABA standards and highlight updates to the specifications.
Presenters:
Dave Yanchulis, U.S. Access Board
Marsha Mazz, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Sidewalks and Street Crossings
June 3, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)The Board is developing new guidelines for public rights-of-way that will address various issues, including access for blind pedestrians at street crossings, wheelchair access to on-street parking, and various constraints posed by space limitations, roadway design practices, slope, and terrain. This session will discuss the most recent draft and provide an update on the status of this rulemaking.
Presenters:
Lois Thibault, U.S. Access Board
Scott Windley, U.S. Access Board
Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones
May 6, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)If you have questions about access to parking spaces and passenger loading zones, including the required number, location, vertical clearances and other specifications, this is the session for you. Other topics to be addressed include van spaces, the number of spaces required in medical care facilities, alterations, signage, valet parking and more. The information will cover requirements in the current standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) along with upcoming revisions to the ADA standards.
Presenter:
Jim Pecht, U.S. Access Board
Section 508 Standards Refresh
April 1, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)This session will provide an overview of the Board’s refresh of accessibility standards and guidelines for information and communication technologies under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Telecommunications Act. The Board is updating these requirements to address changing technologies and market trends. Board representatives will provide an update on this rulemaking and outline draft revisions to the standards and guidelines.
Presenters:
Tim Creagan, U.S. Access Board
Ronald J. Gardner, U.S. Access Board Member
Neil K. Melick, U.S. Access Board Member
Accessible Toilet and Bathing Facilities
March 4, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)
Access to toilet and bathing facilities is the subject of many technical inquiries received by the Board. This session will review scoping and technical requirements for toilet and bathrooms. Illustrations and diagrams will be used to explain how various specifications apply and relate, including those for clear floor space, required clearances and fixtures and doors, and turning space.
Presenter:
Dave Yanchulis, U.S. Access Board
Federal Facilities and the ABA Standards
February 4, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)
Whether you are responsible for a large project funded by the Recovery Act or the alteration of a Federal building, you need to know and follow the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards. This session will help familiarize you with the ABA standards and other applicable requirements with emphasis on those governing federally funded alteration and renovation projects.
Presenters:
Paul Beatty, U.S. Access Board
Tom Williams, AIA, General Services Administration
The U.S. Access Board: An Insider's Look
January 7, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)The U.S. Access Board leads the development, advancement, and implementation of accessibility requirements with rulemaking responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Section 508, and the Telecommunications Act. You may not be aware of the many activities of this small independent Federal agency and the services it provides to the public. This session will provide an inside look at the Board's rulemaking efforts, enforcement of the ABA, research and training programs, and its plans for the future. If you are looking to for helpful resources and guidance on accessibility, this session is for you.
Presenters:
Doug Anderson, Chair, U.S. Access Board
David M. Capozzi, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board
Understanding the Draft Final Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas
December 3, 2009 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)
On October 19, 2009, the U.S. Access Board released draft final guidelines for trails, picnic and camping facilities, and beach access routes. Once finalized, these guidelines will apply to outdoor sites managed by the Federal government, including national parks and recreation areas covered by the Architectural Barriers Act. This webinar session will provide participants with the opportunity to better understand the draft guidelines. This session will also highlight how the conditions for exceptions apply to trails and beach access routes, review "outdoor constructed features", and discuss the requirements for outdoor recreation routes and beach access routes. An opportunity for questions and answers will also be provided.
Presenters:
James R. Harding, U.S. Access Board Member
Peggy H. Greenwell, Training Coordinator/ Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board
Bill Botten, Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board
Recommendations Welcome
The Board welcomes suggestions for future webinars and audio conferences. Direct your recommendations to Peggy Greenwell, the Board's Training Coordinator, at training@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0017 (v), or (202) 272-0082 (TTY).