ADA Shop Talk Episode 048 -Special Guest Ida Clair Principal Architect with DSA (Division of the State Architect)

June 26, 2018

What Is ADA Shop Talk?

ADA Shop Talk is for professionals or business owners who may struggle with understanding the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards or the ADA as we call it. If you are worried about lawsuits, legal exposure or just want to make your facility more accessible to persons with disabilities, then join Paul & Mark for the "ADA Shop Talk” Internet Radio Show. ADA Shop Talk is a fun and informative discussion regarding the application of the various codes, laws and standards that effect business owners, architects, engineers, contractors, code officials, and consultants throughout the the United States.

Your Hosts

• Paul Klein loves talking taking chances and trying new things. This is one reason why he wanted to create ADA Shop Talk. This is a perfect platform to talk about accessibility, help others and play with all the cool gadgets necessary to produce the show.

• Mark Wood loves talking about accessibility and teaching others about access. Being semi retired, he didn't really want to commit to another one of Pauls projects, but in the end Mark said "what the hell, good enough reason to get together, talk about access and have a beer"

Special Guest Ida Antoniolli Clair AIA LEED AP CASp

Join Mark and Paul for a great discussion with Ida Clair Principal Architect with the Division of State Architect (DSA). Learn more about how DSA operates and the complexities of the code developed process,  the new adult changing station regulations, DSA Academy classes, upcoming changes to the CASp program, and other efforts by DSA to improve access.

IDA CLAIR-AIA LEED AP, CASp | Principal Architect | CA Division of the State Architect

Ida is the Principal Architect for DSA headquarters in access codes and standards. She has twenty-six years of experience as an architect in private practice and has been a Certified Access Specialist since 2009, CASp-045. Ida is responsible for regulation, policy, and interpretation development for DSA’s Access Code and Policy Section, and planning and oversight of the Fire and Life Safety Program. Additional responsibilities include technical oversight of the Certified Access Specialist Program and oversight of CASp Examination development.