ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features
The Americans with Disabilities ActArchitectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focuses on ADA requirements for accessible modes of communication. In this course, you will learn about the requirements of Title II of the ADA for effective communication. Effective communication means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities. Questions answered within this course include:What is effective communication?What are auxiliary aids and services?When is a state or local government required to provide auxiliary aids and services?Who chooses the auxiliary aid or service that will be provided?This course also provides criteria for basic elements within Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including: 701 General702 Fire Alarm Systems703 Signs704 Telephones705 Detectable Warnings706 Assistive Listening Systems707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines708 Two-Way Communication Systems ATTN: The content in this course generally addresses requirements from the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) that is adopted with amendments in the 2015 Minnesota State Building Code in Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341. For specific requirements in the 2015 Minnesota Accessibility Code, please reference the following link: https:codes.iccsafe.orgcontentMAC2015toc
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses code interpretation, inspection consistency, and compliance decision-making related to ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features. The Americans with Disabilities ActArchitectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for plan reviews, inspections, and code-compliance situations AEC professionals encounter on real projects associated with ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features. The Americans with Disabilities ActArchitectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (2010 Guidelines) developed by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board) effectively replaces the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address code compliance, safety regulations, and risk-reduction requirements for the built environment tied to ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features. 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 code officials, inspectors, and other compliance-focused AEC professionals, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening code knowledge and supporting more consistent, defensible compliance decisions related to ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on code compliance, inspection consistency, and risk-reduction training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
