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Certifying Excellence in Accessibility
The APAC-BE is the only national certification for accessibility professionals working in the built environment

Certification Program Info

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Congratulations to our

APAC-BEs!


Tarek Abouward
Geoffrey Lee Ames

Elena G. Anderson
Kristi Avalos

Jimmy Bell

Sabrina Blackman

Gene Boecker

Celia Boyle

Karen Louise Braitmayer
Karen Carlsen

Fred Cawyer

Glenn Dea

Konny Deffner

Steven Dombrowski
Kaylan M. Dunlap
David M. Ercolano
Robert Fine
M. Bradley Gaskins

Patrick Golden

Kimberly Goss

Kevin Grace

Sonia P. Gutierrez


William Hecker
Richard Hinrichs

Kim Hooker

Mark Hulme

Greg Izor
Luisa Janssen Harger Brown

Robert Judd
Christy Kim

Theresa Kitay

Paul Klein

Joshua Klyber
Joel M. Launchbaugh
Matt Lescher
Susan D. Lloyd

Mike Love

Richard Lozano

Matthew Martin

Paul Martin
Mark J. Mazz

Marsha Mazz

Jack McClellan
Christine Medina

Sandra Miles

Susan Moe


Barbara A. Padilla
Ashley Pitts

Robin Roberts

Robert Ronson

Jose Samano, Jr.
Leah Schoelles
Bryon Scott

Angela Shapiro
Jennifer Skulski

Sarah Strauch
Christina Tayman
Stephen Teeters

James L.E. Terry

John Rife Torkelson
Alma Alejandra Warner

Charles Watt
Blake Watts
David Wegener
Jonathan White
Donald Wood
Dan Woosley

Jeffery Yanke

4 reasons to become an APAC-BE

Becoming an APAC-BE shows commitment to the accessibility profession. 

APAC-BEs show a dedication to upholding the standards of accessibility and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the profession.

A national certification exam has long been needed in the accessibility profession, as requirements differ widely from state to state. APAC-BEs show their dedication to upholding the standards of accessibility, a commitment to superior professionalism, and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the profession. 

  1. Gain professional credibility. The APAC-BE credential provides an objective measurement of capabilities and competencies, proving the professional has the skills to do the job.
  2. Grow knowledge and skills. APAC-BEs, through continuing education, stay up to date with the ever-changing codes and laws. Clients will feel secure with the knowledge that their APAC-BE is staying abreast of the most recently updated industry information and techniques. 
  3. Maintain competitive advantage. The APAC-BE certification sets an accessibility professional apart from their peers, showing a demonstrated commitment to understanding and excelling in the profession, while staying on top of the latest developments in the industry.
  4. Increase earning potential. The time and effort invested in becoming an APAC-BE may result in increased income, as many clients will be willing to pay for a certified professional. An increasing number of companies, nonprofits, and government organizations want (or may even be required) to engage accessibility professionals who have certifications from recognized programs.


Study resources

Visit the Study Resources page for a list of topics the exam will cover and helpful resources.

FAQs

Visit our FAQs page. If you have a question not covered there, please contact Camille North at apacinfo@accessibilityprofessionals.org.

Contact

APAC
5114 Balcones Woods Dr
Ste 307-103
Austin TX 78759
512-222-9474
APACInfo@AccessibilityProfessionals.org


Matt Lescher, APAC Board President Contact

 

Robin Roberts, Chair, APAC Examination and Item-Writing Committee Contact

 

Robert Ronson, Chair, APAC Appeals Committee Contact 

 

Camille North, APAC Executive Director Contact

Vision

The vision of the Accessibility Professionals Association’s (APA) Certification Program (APAC) is to develop an accredited certification program to aid accessibility professionals in acquiring the necessary skills and assuring accurate application of the applicable standards in project design, use, review, and inspection. The program will identify differences between multiple codes, regulations and laws pertaining to accessibility in the built environment. It will expound on the use and application of the standards between public and private entities.

Mission

Establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence among accessibility professionals with knowledge and expertise in pursuit of compliance with accessibility regulations related to the built and physical environment.