Navigating Accessibility Requirements

Course Description

This course explores the complex world of accessibility requirements, with a focus on effective navigation of various accessibility standards and regulations. The course reviews the fundamental role of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), different types of accessibility standards, and how to resolve conflicts between overlapping regulatory requirements. Through practical examples and case studies, the course identifies key accessibility considerations for various disabilities and reviews how to understand and navigate conflicting standards, enabling insights into researching and applying appropriate accessibility requirements to your projects. The course emphasizes that accessibility is not just about simple compliance but rather exists to help in creating an inclusive, equitable built environment that allows everyone to participate.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of AHJ in adopting and enforcing accessibility standards.

• Identify the key accessibility considerations in architectural design for various types of disabilities.

• Navigate conflicting standards and requirements to find compliant solutions.

• Gain practical insights on how to research, interpret, and apply the appropriate accessibility standards for your projects.