Presenter: Kristi Avalos
Seminar Date:
Seminar Location: Denver, CO
Holiday Inn Denver Cherry Creek455 South Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-388-5561
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455 South Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-388-5561
Agenda:
Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 - 4:30 pm
Complying with Federal and State Accessibility Requirements
History and development of the International Building Code
Development of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards
for Accessible Design
Relationship between ADA federal requirements, state requirements,
and building codes
Entities and facilities that are covered
Scoping requirements
Readily-achievable barrier removal
Alterations
New construction
New policies and procedures
Safe harbors
Meeting Requirements in IBC and ADA Standards
Path of travel
Accessible parking
Exterior accessible routes
Ramps and stairways
Entrances and doors
Interior accessible routes
Accessible toilet facilities
Showers
Drinking fountains
Signage standards
Accessible kitchen facilities
Assembly areas
Assistive listening systems
Recreational facilities
Reviewing New Materials/Technologies and Anticipated
Developments in Codes/Standards
Credit Information:
Who Should Attend
- Architects
- Engineers
- Contractors
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CEHs
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Colorado architects. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Colorado.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
This course also offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states with mandatory continuing education.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility.
This event also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers:
Kristi Avalos
President and CEO of Accessology Too, LLC
Kristi Avalos is president and CEO of Accessology Too, LLC, a firm dedicated to providing consulting services to building owners, architects, municipalities and company owners regarding compliance with state and federal disability laws. Ms. Avalos founded Accessology in 1990 after 12 years in the airline industry, where she played a crucial role in ensuring industry compliance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Since then, Accessology has grown to provide not only state plan reviews and inspections, but also national and international consulting services. Considered a true expert in her field, Ms. Avalos is also a sought-after witness for ADA/ACAA legal cases and has been named on more than 40 cases nationwide. Recognizing the value of educating others on the importance of removing attitudinal architectural barriers, she proudly offers training on both federal and state accessibility standards throughout the US.
Tuition Costs:
| Standard Tuition: | $279.00 |
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| Online Tuition (pre-registration): | $279.00 |
| 3 or more People: | $259.00 |
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Each registration includes one copy of a manual prepared by the seminar speakers.