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Texas Accessibility Academy (TAA)


What is TAA?


A two-day comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act(TABA),Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). The two-day course also provides information about how the TABA and TAS relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

 

The course is 16 hours of continuing education.

 

Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will teach the class both days. To see the course schedule and find out more, visit TDLR's page about TAA.


Upcoming sessions of TAA


Texas Accessibility Academy (2-day virtual class)
hosted by APA and the Texas Chapter of APA

Tuesday & Thursday, October 8 & 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day

 

Presented by Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Day #1 AIA/CES #APA 301 8 LU|HSW
Day #2 AIA/CES #APA 302 8 LU|HSW
 

A two-day comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Visit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ab/taa.htm for more information about the schedule.

 


Group discounts are available. Online registration will close at 6 p.m. CT on October 7.

REGISTER HERE

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. 


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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.

APA posts CE/LU credits on approved classes directly to APAC and AIA. Classes noted as self-reporting must be reported by the individual attending the course. TDLR, ICC, and ACTCP courses are self-reporting.

 

Participants meet the CE/LU requirements of numerous organizations by attending APA Training. APA is an approved CE/LU provider for AIA/CES Provider (#G583), ICC Preferred Provider (#1321), and Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR, #PVD312). APA also provides preverified ACTCP credits on noted courses 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.