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Keynote speaker

John Wodatch

Former Chief, Disability Rights Section

Civil Rights Division

United States Department of Justice

Moving into the Future
2025 APA National Conference
January 29-31, 2025
 Austin Marriott North

Conference Program

What an incredible 2025 APA National Conference!
Huge thanks to our insightful speakers, the dedicated Education & Events Committee (especially Chair Angela Shapiro!), our generous sponsors and exhibitors, and all our attendees.


The 2026 conference planning is already underway!
Submit your course proposals here: 
link


 

NOTICES:
  • Requests for reasonable special accommodations must be emailed to FrancesEllington@AccessibilityProfessionals.org at the time of registration and no later than 1/6/2025.
  • Conference registration does not include sitting for the APA Certification exam. If you are interested in taking the exam, visit the APAC Certification Page.
  • All registrations at the member rate will be checked for membership at the time of the conference.
  • For any cancellations after 12/31/2024, a credit for the registration will be issued towards a future event or membership for the amount of registration minus a $250 fee for handling.

Webinar option added for "TDLR Updates for TAS, TABS, & Regulations"

 

APA has just added a webinar option for “Understanding TAS Law and Rules" presented by Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks of TDLR at 9 am CT, Friday, January 31, 2025. This is the only course at the conference that will also be available by webinar and is an excellent opportunity those who cannot attend in person. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are attending the conference in person, you do not need to register yourself separately for this course. This is an opportunity for those who cannot attend in person.

Webinar

"TDLR Updates for TAS, TABS, & Regulations"
Presented by Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks of TDLR
Friday, January 31, 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CT

2 HR CE, APAC-BE #141 2 CEU, ACTCP 2 Elective, AIA/CES #APA 320 2 LU|HSW, ICC #43174 .20 CEU


 

Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

Platinum Sponsors
 

Gold Sponsors

 

Curious about exhibiting at or sponsoring the 2025 APA National Conference? Find out how by emailing FrancesEllington@AccessibilityProfessionals.org


APA is a group of professionals dedicated to accessibility in all aspects of the physical experience for persons with disabilities. Thus, APA offers related education on a regular basis throughout the year, which is open to APA members as well as the public. 

 

Disclaimer: APA makes no representation or warranty as to services provided by its members/specialists/professionals, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions of such members/specialists/professionals in the performance of services offered by such members/specialists/professionals. APA does not give legal advice, and the opinions offered in training presentations are those of the author and not APA itself. 

 

The authors of the presentations herein are recognized experts in their fields and have agreed to offer their knowledge to the membership of APA to enrich their understanding of the subject matter. The information in these presentations is general in nature and strictly from the point of view of the presenter. It should not be construed as legal, design, or professional advice which can be relied upon by any individual, entity, or group. There is no representation or warranty that the information provided in the presentations, both visual and verbal, is without errors or omissions. The responsibility for final verification of accuracy lies with the viewer.


Continuing education: 
APA is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects (AIA/CES, #G583) and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR, Provider #0007855 / license #PVD312) and is a preferred provider for the International Code Council (ICC, #1321). APA provides pre-verified ACTCP credits for the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) 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.