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Moving into the Future

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APA Chapter news

Texas Chapter

Roundtable on Business Basics: Invoicing
Monday, November 18th at Noon CT
Please note: No CE credits will be available for this discussion.

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Chapter members are encouraged to bring a guest!

Questions? Please contact Frances Ellington. Contact

Rocky Mountain Chapter

Roundtables and chapter meetings are held quarterly and are open to all RMC members
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More info

Zoom invitations for RMC roundtables and chapter meetings will be emailed to all chapter members. If you're an RMC member and haven't received your invite, please contact Camille North. Contact

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Member spotlight

Sabrina Blackman

I began my career in architectural and construction consulting and quickly became interested in the technical aspects of accessibility compliance. I recall being handed the Fair Housing Design Manual as a new employee tasked with memorizing as much as possible. Over the past 10 years, I have continued to deepen my understanding of accessibility in an effort to improve our relationship with the built environment. My experience includes consultation services for many project types, including multifamily developments, public housing, college campuses, and a variety of retail and commercial properties. I joined the team at theACCESSpartnership, LP, in 2021 and currently oversee all our projects in California.

Articles of interest

Overview of the 2024 Workplace Mental Health Report, by Charles Watt, September 2024 newsletter
Socratic Attitude, by Charles Watt, September 2023 newsletter
Commentary on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, by Charles Watt, March 2023 newsletter
Commentary on the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, by Charles Watt, December 2022 newsletter
Sign language is about seeing the voices, rather than hearing them, by Kimberly Paarlberg - September 2022 newsletter

Hire a professional

Complying with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), and other building accessibility codes and requirements can be a complex and challenging process. A registered accessibility specialist (RAS) or other APA professional can help you smoothly navigate through every phase of your project to achieve accessibility and avoid any costly headaches arising from noncompliance.

Whether it’s a public building or privately owned structure leased or occupied by government agencies, a place of public accommodation, or a commercial facility, an APA member can help with accessibility planning and compliance.

Search our Hire an Accessibility Specialist for APA specialists.

Mentor program

Benefit from our Mentor Program as a mentor or a mentee.

Many look to fellow APA members for advice and guidance in the accessibility field. APA’s new mentorship program will further enrich our association’s membership base making our accessibility professionals more qualified leaders, in business and in life. It also strengthens the industry as a whole, by building leadership capabilities that profit the sector’s businesses and educational and government bodies. For new members, this is a great way to gain experience and insight into the profession, build networks, and access practical advice.

About APA

The Accessibility Professionals Association (APA) provides a forum, resources, and continuing education to learn and share ideas about accessibility in the built environment. Our members include accessibility specialists, architects, interior designers, engineers, ADA coordinators, building officials, and others who work to make the world a more accessible place.

Website Accessibility - The APA is committed to making our website accessible to everyone. We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The website is currently being re-evaluated for conformity to these guidelines. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our site, please contact us at 512-222-3676 or CommunicationsDirector@AccessibilityProfessionals.org.

Continuing Education Credit* - Participants meet the CE/LU requirements of numerous organizations by attending APA Training. APA is an approved CE/LU provider for AIA/CES Provider (#G583), ICC Preferred Provider (#1321), and Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR, #PVD312). APA also provides preverified ACTCP credits on noted courses and has previously awarded an APA-ADA Specialist Designation, an APA-ADA Assembly Area Designation, and an Accessibility Standards completion certificate. APA partners with APAC (Accessibility Professionals Association Certification Program) to provide CE credits. Members/guests can meet the CE/LU requirements of numerous organizations, including the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, by attending APA Training and verifying with organizations when a course has been registered.