Critical Dimensions of Accessible Routes

Course Description

For licensed architects, maintaining current knowledge of accessibility compliance requirements is essential—both to ensure accessible design and to implement industry best practices. Through a review of technical guidelines and their underlying principles, you'll learn the requirements and reasonings for accessible routes and their components as defined by current standards. This comprehensive overview will help you implement accessibility features effectively early on in the design process while understanding the key differences between standards like the 2017 ICC A117.1 and the 2010 ADA Standards.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the relationships and jurisdictional applications of the different accessibility standards, such as ICC A117.1, the ADA Standards, and ABA Standards.

• Evaluate how different accessible route components work together holistically to create comprehensive accessibility guidelines.

• Recognize the broad changes in the dimensional requirements of accessible route components between 2017 ICC A117.1 and the 2010 ADA Standards.

• Apply understanding of mobility device users' practical needs to create more effective and inclusive accessible design solutions.