Accessibility Professionals Association

APA Texas Chapter Webinar: Exploring with Accessibility

Join us on Friday, May 15, at 9:00 AM CDT for an informative session taught by Marsha Godeaux from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). We will be diving into critical updates and standards, including:

- EV and RV Requirements
- Pools, Spas, and Resorts
- A Look Ahead at Upcoming Standards

Continuing Education Credits: 2 HR, APAC-BE 173 2 CEU, AIA/CES APA 349 2 LU|HSW, ADACC 2 Elective, ICC 48957 .20 CEU

Secure your spot now to stay ahead of the latest Texas standards!

Register here: https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/details/apa-texas-chapter-webinar-exploring-with-accessibility-1674225

Are you up to speed on the latest residential accessibility standards?

Join the APA Rocky Mountain Chapter on April 7th for its next webinar: "Accessibility Update – Residential." Presented by Dominic Marinelli (United Spinal Association), this session is essential for design professionals, building officials, and developers navigating the complexities of multi-family housing.

Topics include:

-What Accessibility Standards Are Applicable & When
-Differences in 2017 vs. 2009 A117.1 Standards & "Safe Harbor" Rules
-Recognizing Typical Accessibility Issues Identified in Legal Complaints
-Changes in 2026 A117.1 Impacting Residential Occupancies
-How Accessibility Requirements Impact Existing Residential Projects

Credits: 2 HR, APAC APA 172 2 CEU, ADACC 2 Electives, AIA/CES APA 358 2 LU|HSW, ICC 51131 .20 CEU

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CDT
Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Don't miss this opportunity to earn continuing education credits and stay compliant.

Registration is open to everyone. APA Members and Rocky Mountain Chapter Members, make sure you are logged in before registering to get your member discount!

Register here: https://members.apaaccess.org/ap/Events/Register/EqF5MjwhgC6C9



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Registration is open for the Spring APAC Academy! SAVE $30 when you register for both days. APACexam.org.

If you’re planning to take the APAC-BE exam and are looking for refresher courses, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Tuesday, March 24:

- Incorporating Access: Conflicts, Tolerances, Critical Dimensions, and Limited Exceptions, by Mark Hulme

- Applicable Standards for State and Federal Public Funding of Affordable Housing, by Joshua Klyber

Thursday, March 26:

- FHA at Units: Basic Requirements and Common Issues, by Jim Safranek

The APAC Program is offering this ongoing series of courses designed to help you prepare for the APAC-BE exam.

The APAC-BE exam is the only national certification for accessibility in the built environment.













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Thinking of becoming a Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS)? Looking for a refresher course on the Texas Accessibility Standards?

Join us for the highly interactive, two-day Texas Accessibility Academy (virtual), hosted by APA and the Texas Chapter of APA. Master the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).

Speakers: Taught by Marsha Godeaux, Jamie Hill, & Jonathan Sparks from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this live Zoom webinar offers ample time for Q&A, making it perfect for a refresher or must-have core knowledge.

When: Tuesday & Thursday, March 10 & 12, 2026 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT each day)

Don't miss out! Online registration closes on March 8. Find out more and REGISTER TODAY at APAaccess.org









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