ADA Guidelines 2010: General Site and Building Elements

1.00 Hr
SKU: RV-10311A

The Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural 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).

The General Site and Building Elements section of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design focuses on ADA requirements for exterior spaces. This course provides criteria for basic elements within the “General Site and Building Elements” of accessibility as established by the guidelines, including:

  • General (501)
  • Parking Spaces (502)
  • Passenger Loading Zones (503)
  • Stairways (504)
  • Handrails (505)
ADA Guidelines 2010: General Site and Building Elements

Course Details

Learning Objectives

At completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA
  • Discuss the revised regulations for Title II and Title III, the organization of the new design standards, and the standard’s intent to improve access and compliance
  • Describe the changes made to the “General Site and Building Elements” by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  • Explain the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  • Discuss the importance of compliance with the ADA
  • Identify who must comply with accessible laws and standards

Specs

Course Level
Intermediate
Languages
English
Compatibility
MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

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