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Presented by Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks from TDLR. Course numbers are pending.

This course will go over the details of why the Texas Accessibility Standards are being updated. Then it will provide several of the key areas where items are being clarified and improved on for accessibility needs. We will discuss new definitions, new advisory points, and new technical requirements and needs. Finally, the course will end with detail about the new Chapter 11 section on outdoor developed areas.

If you have a disability and may require accommodations to participate in this virtual class, please email FrancesEllington@AccessibilityProfessionals.org as soon as possible. All accommodation requests must be made by October 11, 2024, to allow time to make arrangements.

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*Members/guests meet the CE/LU requirements of numerous organizations by attending APA Training. Regulations require that all attendees attend entire sessions to receive any continuing education credits from APA. 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.