Description

Course numbers pending

This presentation will discuss specific sections of the ADA Standards related to healthcare accessibility and will analyze their real-world application with an emphasis on practical matters and the sometimes-misunderstood impact on people with disabilities.

This presentation will use floor plans, photographs and specific ADA complaints to develop a deeper understanding of accessibility in healthcare

The facilities that will be discussed include: Outpatient Clinics, Radiology Clinics, Medical Office Buildings, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Rehabilitation Facilities and Hospitals.

Registration will open in late summer.

NOTICES:

1. APA members, please make sure you are signed in before you register so you will receive the member discount.
2. Attendees must attend an entire session to receive continuing education credit for a course.
3. Course credit may not be available for courses repeated.
4. If you have a disability and may require accommodations to participate in this virtual class, please email EducationDirector@APAaccess.org as soon as possible. All accommodation requests must be made by October 1, 2026, to allow time to make arrangements.
5. Effective September 1, 2023, all continuing education (CE) credits required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for the Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) license must be self-reported by licensees. Licensees are responsible for tracking and reporting their own CE credit to TDLR in accordance with the department's requirements. For information on CE credit requirements, including the types of courses that qualify, the number of hours required, and how to report credit, please visit the TDLR website at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ab/.
6. APA will report attendance to APAC and AIA if the course is approved for APAC and AIA CE credit. For all other organizations, attendees must self-report using the course completion certificates provided by APA.
7. AI notetaker policy: To ensure a private and secure environment for all participants, the use of automated AI notetaking bots or recording assistants is not permitted during this session. Any AI bots attempting to join the meeting will be removed by the moderator. We appreciate your cooperation in protecting the session's content and dialogue.
8.  Refund Policy: Please note that APA registration fees are non-refundable. For added flexibility, optional refund protection is available for purchase through a third-party provider during the checkout process.
9. After registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email that includes a Zoom form that needs to be filled out to receive your Zoom login. Please note that your login is unique to you and must not be shared.

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