GAATES is please to present offer a distance education course to members of the Ontario Association of Architects on recent Ontario regulatory changes that will have a significant impact on architects over the next few years.
By completing this course you will:
- Understand how the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces applies to your projects
- Learn of you obligations, as a design professional, to comply with this regulation
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the scope of the regulation
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the mandatory technical requirements for public spaces, as prescribed by the regulation
- Learn how to access a free Illustrated Technical Guide to the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces
- Earn 6 hours of structured learning professional development credits
This online course provides a comprehensive orientation to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces. It has been specifically developed for design professionals practicing in Ontario. On completion of the course, participants will understand the scope, application criteria and technical requirements of the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces, as well as their professional obligations to comply with this regulation.
Course topics include:
- Overview of the regulation
- Definition for Public Spaces
- Compliance obligations – who needs to comply and by when
- Technical design requirements for the Public Spaces that are regulated including
For more information and registration details refer to the course home page.
Questions?
Contact Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES)
Email: course@gaates.org
Tel : +1-613-725-0566 (9am - 5pm ET)