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Continuing education

Upcoming APA Training Opportunities

Find out more about individual training on the
APA Continuing Education page

Texas Accessibility Academy (2-day virtual class)

hosted by APA and the Texas Chapter of APA

Tuesday & Thursday, October 8 & 10, 2024
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Day #1 AIA/CES #APA 301 8 LU|HSW
Day #2 AIA/CES #APA 302 8 LU|HSW

Online registration for the Academy has closed.

Details on the Technical Updates to the 2025 TAS
hosted by APA and the Texas Chapter of APA
presented by Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks from TDLR
Friday, October 25, 2024, 12 - 2 p.m. CT
2 CE, APAC-BE pending,
AIA/CES #APA 323 2 LU|HSW, ICC #43378 .20 CEU

REGISTER HERE

Moving into the Future

2025 APA National Conference

January 29 through Friday, January 31, 2025

APAC news

Apply to sit for the APAC-BE certification exam

Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance

Apply here

The APAC Program expresses sincere gratitude to

Scott Crawford

The APAC Program is fortunate to have had Scott’s knowledge and experience in his role as the board’s public member. His thoughtful contributions have been invaluable. We wish him well in his many advocacy roles.

APAC-BE exam ranked #1 by ADA Shop Talk!

Check out these ADA Shop Talk podcast episodes:
5 ADA Certifications That Make You Stand Out
The APAC-BE Certification, with Matt H Lescher, Director of Accessibility Services at CCI

Find out more information about the ADA Shop Talk podcast
ADA Shop Talk is available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Amazon

The APAC Board welcomes Mick Hintz as the new Public Member!
Mick brings expertise in architecture and ADA consulting to the Board, and we're delighted to have him involved.
To learn more about the APAC Board, visit APAC Program page for more information.

APA Chapter news

Texas Chapter

Chapter meetings:
Marsha Godeaux from TDLR met with the chapter on September 30 to discuss the TAS update timeline.

Watch your email for details
Chapter members are encouraged to bring a guest!

How can the Texas Chapter help you and your business?

Questions? Please contact Camille North. Contact

Rocky Mountain Chapter

Roundtables and chapter meetings are held quarterly and are open to all RMC members
Chapter members are encouraged to bring a guest!

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

Kirsten Verbus

Working in the design and construction industry for more than 30 years, performing numerous tasks, including design, construction administration, and project management, has given me a wide range of experience to draw on in the fulfillment of my current accessibility-focused role. Ensuring that residents and visitors of all abilities have the opportunity to enjoy the many programs, services, and activities provided by the City of Phoenix while meeting the requirements of the building codes and the ADA can be a balancing act that is both challenging and rewarding at the same time. Thank you to the APA for providing a platform for professionals to engage and find solutions for accessibility concerns.

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.