The Department of Justice published revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 "ADA" in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design "2010 Standards" or "Standards". The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements – both scoping and technical – for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

 

This course covers chapters 3-4 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.  Chapter 3 covers Building Blocks.  Chapter 4 covers Accessible Routes.  The revised Titles II and III are included as an appendix to the course.

1.       The student will learn about the requirements for various building blocks such as floor and ground surfaces, clearances and ranges.

2.       The student will gain an understanding of the requirements for accessible routes and walking surfaces.

3.       The student will learn about the requirements for openings and ramps for accessible routes.

4.       The student will learn about elevator and lift requirements relative to accessibility.