Event

Accessibility Overview Public Projects

Are you looking for a program to meet the California Architects Board ADA course requirement?

AIAOC is offering you an opportunity to earn 1.5 qualifying units for license renewal.

Title:Accessibility Overview Public Projects

Presenter:Afshan Afshar, AIA, CID, LEED AP
AA Architecture

Date:January 16, 2013

Time: 5:30 PM check-in

Presentation: 6:00 7:30 PM

Learning Units: 1.5 HSW

Location:
SCI
1881 McGaw Avenue
Irvine, CA

Cost:
$25 Members
$65 Non-Members

Seminar Objectives:

Overall accessibility requirements and how Public ADA Title II Projects differ from Title III projects. Review some of the differences between ADA Standards and CBC.

Attendees will review ~
1.Major elements of accessibility
2.Different project types: Public and private
Discuss ~
3.What are the applicable regulations?
4.What is a transition plan?
5.Role of furniture and furnishings in providing access.
6.Effect of occupants and maintenance on accessibility.

Speaker's Bio: Ms. Afshar is an AIA member architect with 30 years of experience in commercial and public facilities, with a focus on interior architecture and accessibility. She has been involved with Access related work since 1991. Ms. Afshar is also CID, LEED AP and CASp certified.