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    America Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design

    Credits: 6 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course presents guidelines for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals. These guidelines are to be applied during the design, construction, and alteration of such buildings and facilities to the extent required by the ADA. Technical terms used in the ADA are defined, and accessibility requirements for a wide range of structures are described.

    Topics:

    • General terminology for accessible design
    • Accessible elements and spaces
    • Restaurant accessibility
    • Medical facility accessibility
    • Business, mercantile, lodging accessibility
    • Design for accessible transport facilities

    To take this course:

    1.) Purchase Course:
    Option 1: Purchase single PDH credits
    Option 2: Purchase the 15 PDH credits package
    Option 3: Purchase the 12 month "Annual Membership" plan (unlimited)
    Option 4: Purchase the 24 month "Biennial Membership" plan (unlimited)

    2.) Enroll in Course:
    Click Here: Enroll Me in this Course!
    (must be logged into your user account)

    3.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Click here to view the Study Guide

    4.) Test: Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
    (Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).

    Click here to take the Quiz

    5.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

    certificate


    Intended Audience: This course is designed primarily for civil, mechanical, construction, and electrical engineers.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Justice
    Course: Instructor
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