Texas Accessibility Academy 2016

Date/Time: January 11-12, 2016

Location: Crowne Plaza Austin

Description: The Texas Accessibility Academy is a 2-day comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Attendees will also receive general information about how the TABA and TAS relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

Attendance at the Academy requires pre-registration. The Registration Form (120kb PDF) must be accompanied by the $150.00 tuition fee prior to the TAA to reserve attendance. TDLR does not accept credit cards at this time for the TAA. Complete the form and send the form and tuition fee to: TDLR, PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711.

2016 Schedule:

• January 11-12, 2016. Additional sessions will be announced soon.

The Texas Accessibility Academy sessions in Austin will be held at the Crowne Plaza Austin, 6121 North IH 35 in Austin. Hotel reservations may be made through the link provided, or by calling 1-800-593-5676, "New Reservations," code DLR. Complimentary breakfast is included with room reservations.

The Academy is required for people seeking departmental certification as a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS). Additional information about RAS qualifications and requirements is provided in Architectural Barriers Administrative Rule 68.70. The RAS examination is not administered at the TAA nor does the TAA include a study of RAS Procedures and processes.

TDLR is a recognized continuing education provider for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and AIA members earn 16 CEUs for attending the TAA.