Accessibility by Building Type: Universal Residential Design |
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Accessibility by Building Type: Universal Residential Design
Overview/Description: “At the end of this course you will be able to: List the benefits of and need for universal design in single-family residential and multi-family housing Address the various design and construction options for those that choose to “”live in place”” Compare and contrast the commercial and residential differences within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Communicate the realities of addressing the physical needs of people with disabilities”
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RV-11040AW
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Accessible Restrooms |
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Accessible Restrooms
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify 3 main areas of accessibility in restrooms.Identify whether or not a sample restroom or restroom fixture is ADA-compliant.List how many restrooms or restroom fixtures and what type are required to be accessible given a sample situation or building.Label a sample restroom floor plan with appropriate accessible measurements according to the 2010 ADA Standards.
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RV-11302AW
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Complete Streets – An Introduction to the Complete Streets Concept |
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Complete Streets – An Introduction to the Complete Streets Concept
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: . Describe the principles of Complete Streets as well as its relevance benefits and importance to all road usersExplain the relevance benefits and importance of Complete Streets to transportation professionals as well as transportation agencies. Identify how complete streets principles can be applied in the planning and development of safe and innovative roadway projects Identify how complete streets principles can be applied in the planning and development of transportation corridors and networks Incorporate complete streets principles into the routine decision making processes of transportation agencies to provide safety and access for all users
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RV-10706AW
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Complete Streets – An Introduction to the Design of Complete Streets |
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Complete Streets – An Introduction to the Design of Complete Streets
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Define complete streets and describe their relevance benefits and importance Describe the numerous factors that must be taken into consideration before the design and implementation of a complete streets projectIdentify specific elements that are incorporated into the design of a complete streets facility Identify treatments that address specific components of a complete streets facility Describe the process of implementing complete streets projects upon completion of design
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RV-10707AW
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ADA Guidelines: Designing Pedestrian Facilities using Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) |
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ADA Guidelines: Designing Pedestrian Facilities using Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Describe two key background concepts for the development of the ADA and PROWAG List the three major issues of implementing ADA requirements within public rights of waySummarize the four main chapters within the current PROWAGApply PROWAG into the design of at least three common pedestrian facilities within public transportation projects
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RV-11149AW
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Conflicting and Non-Existent Accessibility Standards |
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Conflicting and Non-Existent Accessibility Standards
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Compare existing codes and analyze them for conflictsState which common-sense and Universal Design rules to apply when there are no codesIdentify what to do if you have a technical infeasibilityList Universal Design Principles
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RV-11353AW
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Accessibility and Visitability |
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Accessibility and Visitability
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List the 3 basic principles of Visitability.Determine if a house is visitable according to these principles.Describe how the Visitability movement got started and how it pertains to building today.Describe how Visitability and Universal Design interplay with one another to create a more accessible built environment.
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RV-11378AW
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Accessible Parking |
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Accessible Parking
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List how many accessible parking spaces and what type are needed at a given example site.List the components of an accessible parking space.Identify if a parking space is accessible according to the 2010 ADA Standards sections 208 and 502.Recall the steps needed to bring non-compliant accessible parking into compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards.
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RV-11298AW
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Accessible Design: Curb Ramps Ramps and Elevators |
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Accessible Design: Curb Ramps Ramps and Elevators
Overview/Description: By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the differences between a curb ramp and a rampDemonstrate the specifications to which a curb ramp or ramp should be builtDefine the parameters which make an elevator accessibleIllustrate how curb ramps ramps and elevators make the built environment more accessible for everyone
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RV-11405AW
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Accessible Signage |
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Accessible Signage
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Recall correct measurements of signage for compliance with codeDescribe the difference between contracted and uncontracted brailleState the correct placement of signage that identifies permanent rooms and spacesIdentify which signage needs to be tactile vs. visual only
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RV-11344AW
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Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities |
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Accessibility by Building Type: Multi-Use Facilities
Overview/Description: “At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify specific technical Chapters 3 through 10 and sub-sections of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) accessibility requirements – that must be addressed during the design and construction of multi-use facilitiesCoordinate both exterior site and interior accessibility elements in both new and additions & renovation projects – that must meet the civil rights (ADA) and State & municipality requirements to not deny access to people with disabilitiesList accessibility issues that must be addressed during design and construction – that will protect the life safety and public welfare of people with disabilitiesUnderstand the accessibility/usability selection criteria that goes ôabove and beyondö the standard physical needs of people with disabilities – by using “”people first’ language”
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RV-10790AW
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features |
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Communication Elements and Features
Overview/Description: At completion of this course you should be able to:Comprehend different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA Recognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and learn about the requirements of Title II of the ADA for effective communicationComprehend the changes made to Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Recognize the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design for both new construction and alterationsComprehend the importance of compliance with the ADA Recognize who must comply with accessible laws and standards
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RV-10339A
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Small Towns |
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Small Towns
Overview/Description: At completion of this course you will be able to: Comprehend different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA Recognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and the standard’s intent to improve access and complianceComprehend changes to the ADA as it relates to a small town’s programs and servicesRecognize the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignComprehend the importance of compliance with the ADA
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RV-10328AD
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Plumbing Elements and Facilities |
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
Overview/Description: At completion of this course you will be able to:Comprehend different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADARecognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and the standard’s intent to improve access and complianceComprehend the changes made to the ôPlumbing Elements and Facilitiesö by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignRecognize the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignComprehend the importance of compliance with the ADARecognize who must comply with accessible laws and standards
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RV-10334A
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ADA Guidelines 2010: General Site and Building Elements |
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ADA Guidelines 2010: General Site and Building Elements
Overview/Description: At completion of this course you will be able to: List the different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA Discuss the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and the standard’s intent to improve access and compliance Describe the changes made to the ôGeneral Site and Building Elementsö by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Explain the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Discuss the importance of compliance with the ADA Identify who must comply with accessible laws and standards
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RV-10311A
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Recreational Facilities |
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ADA Guidelines 2010: Recreational Facilities
Overview/Description: At completion of this course you will be able to: List the different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADARecognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and the standard’s intent to improve access and complianceDiscuss the changes made to the Chapter 10 Recreation Facilities by the enactment of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignDescribe the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible DesignExplain the importance of compliance with the ADAIdentify who must comply with accessible laws and standards
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RV-10320AD
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ADA Guidelines: Achievable Barrier Removal and Accessibility (B) |
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ADA Guidelines: Achievable Barrier Removal and Accessibility (B)
Overview/Description: By the end of this course you will be able to: List different types of physical and mental disabilities as covered by ADA Recognize the revised regulations for Title II and Title III the organization of the new design standards and the standard’s intent to improve access and compliance Identify changes to the ADA Readily Achievable Barrier Removal based on the 2010 ADA Standards Recognize the timeline for compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Explain the importance of compliance with the ADA
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RV-10327B
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Accessible Routes: Getting In Out and Around |
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Accessible Routes: Getting In Out and Around
Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify at least 3 different possible components of an ADA accessible path Determine if a building or site requires an accessible route Differentiate between pedestrian paths ramps and curb ramps and Demonstrate if a route is accessible by the standards of the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards.
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RV-11050AW
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