Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities
This one-hour course will address the design and construction of multi-use facilities using the requirements of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III Regulations Accessibility Guidelines – ADAAG, effective and mandatory for all such buildings and sites in the United States on and after the 15th of March 2012. You will experience a “virtual” tour of the newly renovated Texas A&M University – Memorial Student Center (MSC) in College Station, Texas by the State of Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) of record – both exterior site and interior portions of the additions and renovations project. This presentation will discuss the myriad accessibility issues that had to be met during design and construction and will address the above and beyond selection criteria used by the APA TGCPD Accessibility Awards Program – a joint program between the Accessibility Professionals Association and the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses building design, accessibility, and code-compliant design decision-making related to Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities. This one-hour course will address the design and construction of multi-use facilities using the requirements of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III Regulations Accessibility Guidelines – ADAAG, effective and mandatory for all such buildings and sites in the United States on and after the 15th of March 2012. You will experience a “virtual” tour of the newly renovated Texas A&M University – Memorial Student Center (MSC) in College Station, Texas by the State of Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) of record – both exterior site and interior portions of the additions and renovations project.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for design decisions and plan-review situations architects encounter when balancing accessibility, function, and code requirements associated with Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities. This one-hour course will address the design and construction of multi-use facilities using the requirements of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III Regulations Accessibility Guidelines – ADAAG, effective and mandatory for all such buildings and sites in the United States on and after the 15th of March 2012. You will experience a “virtual” tour of the newly renovated Texas A&M University – Memorial Student Center (MSC) in College Station, Texas by the State of Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) of record – both exterior site and interior portions of the additions and renovations project.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address accessibility standards, building codes, and design-compliance requirements tied to Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making on real municipal AEC projects.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for architects and other design professionals, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening design knowledge and supporting more consistent, code-compliant design decisions related to Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on architectural design and accessibility-compliance professional development. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
