Accessibility Professionals Association

Registration is OPEN!

The Fall APAC Academy is happening Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5, 2026. SAVE $25 on your application when you attend. Register at APACexam.org.

If you’re planning to take the APAC-BE exam, these courses might just be the refreshers you need!

- "Existing Buildings," presented by Luísa Janssen Harger Brown, CCI
- "Design Intent vs. As‑Built Accessibility Comparison," presented by Angela Shapiro, theACCESSpartnership
- "Ensuring Accessible Entryways: A Comprehensive Training on ADA Door Standards," presented by David Ercolano, Capital One
- "Power in Reach: Outlets," presented by Sabrina Blackman, theACCESSpartnership

The APAC Program is offering this ongoing series of courses designed to help you prepare for the APAC-BE exam.

The APAC-BE exam is the only accredited national certification for accessibility in the built environment.
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A big thank you to the presenters who led yesterday’s 2026 APA Fall Webinar sessions! We appreciate the time, preparation, and knowledge you shared with our community:

• Josh Schorr – Alterations: A Review of Requirements in the ADA Standards

• Kimberly Paarlberg – 2017 A117.1 Significant Changes

• Bill Botten & Jennifer Skulski – When Firmness and Stability Count: Adopting a Field Test Method for 302

• Jim Safranek – Thorny Accessibility Issues: Apartment Projects

Thank you also to everyone who attended and engaged throughout the day. We are grateful for our community’s ongoing commitment to accessibility in the built environment.

Never miss an upcoming APA event! Keep an eye on our calendar: https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar

Calendar Events Sidebar - Accessibility Professionals Association APA Calendar APA Calendar Start Date End Date 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2027 Results: 18 WED October 7 APAC-BE Exam Information Session October 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM APAC-BE exam info session Register FRI October 16 APA Rocky Mountain Chapter Webinar - "Accessibility in Healthcare – Issues that Require a ...

Join the APA Rocky Mountain Chapter on Friday, October 16 at 12:30 PM CDT for "Accessibility in Healthcare – Issues That Require a Deeper Understanding."

Course numbers: 1 HR, APAC-BE 179 1 CEU, AIA/CES APA 368 1 LU|HSW, ICC 52778 .10 CEU, ADACC 1 Elective

Speaker Bill Zellmer will use real-world floor plans, photos, and past ADA complaints to walk through practical compliance challenges in hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and rehabilitation facilities.

Everyone is welcome to attend. APA and Rocky Mountain Chapter members receive a discounted registration rate (be sure to log in to your account first!).

Find out more and register at https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/Details/apa-rocky-mountain-chapter-webinar-accessibility-in-healthcare-issues-that-require-a-deeper-understanding-1730025?sourceTypeId=Website

APA Rocky Mountain Chapter Webinar - "Accessibility in Healthcare – Issues that Require a Deeper Understanding" Course numbers: 1 HR, APAC-BE #179 1 CEU, AIA/CES 368 1 LU|HSW, ICC #52778 .10 CEU, ADACC 1 Elective  Presented by Bill Zellmer This presentation will discuss specific sections of the ADA Standards related to healthcare accessibility and will analyze their real-world application with an ...

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Want to find out more about the Accessibility in the Built Environment exam? Our free APAC-BE Exam Info Session is Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 CT. Don't miss it!

Join us for a one-hour Q&A session to learn more about the APAC-BE exam.

Ask questions and learn how to get certified in the built environment through the ONLY accredited national certification for accessibility professionals working in the built environment.

Visit APACExam.org to register (no charge) and get your Zoom link.















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Free Member Event: Join us next Friday, September 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM CDT on Zoom for the APA Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Interest Group Open Forum. Moderator Mark Jackson will lead a conversation focused on dwelling unit requirements across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

This discussion is free and open to all APA members. Come ready to ask questions, share field experiences, and hear how fellow members approach these requirements.

This event is for discussion purposes only. Continuing education (CE) credit is NOT available for this session.

Registration is free, but it is for APA members only. Register here to receive the meeting link: https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/Details/apa-northeast-mid-atlantic-interest-group-open-forum-1875489?sourceTypeId=Website

APA Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Interest Group Open Forum The APA Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Interest Group invites APA members to join a free, members-only discussion session about Dwelling Unit Requirements in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states moderated by Mark Jackson. Bring your questions and observations from the field. Which states are included ...

Attention APA Rocky Mountain Chapter Members:

Join us for our upcoming chapter meeting on how local human rights laws incorporate accessibility and building codes into lawsuits.

We are pleased to welcome guest speakers David Berman (Legal Director, Fair Housing Justice Center) and Diane Houk (Partner, ECBAWM) to lead the discussion.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
Location: Virtual via Zoom

This event is free and open only to Rocky Mountain Chapter members. Please register in advance to receive your Zoom link:

https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/Details/apa-rocky-mountain-chapter-member-meeting-1676763?sourceTypeId=Website

We hope to see you there!

APA Rocky Mountain Chapter Member Meeting This month our topic will be how local human rights laws incorporate accessibility and building codes into lawsuits. Our hosts will be David Berman, Legal Director, Fair Housing Justice Center, and Diane Houk, Partner, ECBAWM. Please note: This session is for peer discussion only; continuing...

The next APA Texas Chapter Member Meeting is next Monday!

Connect with fellow Texas Registered Accessibility Specialists (RASs) for an open-forum discussion on three key topics:

-Stair Doors in a Corridor – Led by Elaine Andersen (Chapter Board Member at Large)

-Right-of-Way and AMOE – Led by Robert Green APAC-BE, RAS Green (Chapter President-Elect)

-What an Area of Refuge Is – Led by Corey Credeur (Chapter President)

Format: We’ll rotate through three small breakout rooms (about 15 minutes each) so everyone can ask questions, share practical insights, and learn from peers.

-When: Monday, September 14 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

-Where: Zoom

- Cost: Free for APA Texas Chapter members

NOTE: This is an informal peer discussion session; CE credits are not offered.

Reserve your spot here: https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/Details/apa-texas-chapter-member-meeting-1675898?sourceTypeId=Website

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This month, we are pleased to spotlight APA member Greg Izor, Principal Architect and President of Izor and Associates, Inc. With four decades of operating his own architectural firm, Greg is one of California’s first Certified Access Specialists, and his firm specializes in ADA compliance, ADA training, and expert witness services.

Read more about Greg at https://members.apaaccess.org/public-facing-hire-a-professional/Details/greg-izor-4376935

Greg Izor Greg Izor Back to Search Greg Izor Architect, CASp, APAC-BE, Izor and Associates, Inc. APA Individual Member Send Email www.izoraccess.com About PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Greg Izor is the Principal Architect and President of an architectural consulting firm in Escondido, California. In the 40 years ...

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for the 2026 APA Fall Webinar!

We are bringing back four popular topics from the 2026 National Conference as expanded, two-hour virtual sessions. You can register for the full day to earn up to 8 continuing education credits, or choose a morning or afternoon block to fit your schedule.

Schedule of Classes:

-8:00 – 10:00 AM CT: Alterations: A Review of Requirements in the ADA Standards – Josh Schorr
(2 HR, APAC-BE #177 2 CEU, AIA/CES 366 2 LU|HSW, ICC #52702 .20 CEU, ADACC 2 Elective)

-10:15 AM – 12:15 PM CT: 2017 A117.1 Significant Changes – Kimberly Paarlberg
(2 HR, APAC-BE #178 2 CEU, AIA|CES 367 2 LU|HSW, ICC #52703 .20 CEU, ADACC 2 Elective)

-1:00 – 3:00 PM CT: When Firmness and Stability Count: Adopting a Field Test Method for 302 – Bill Botten & Jennifer Skulski
(2 HR, APAC-BE #176 2 CEU, AIA/CES 365 2 LU|HSW, ICC #52701 .2 CEU, ADACC 2 Elective)

-3:15 – 5:15 PM CT: Thorny Accessibility Issues: Apartment Projects – Jim Safranek
(2 HR, APAC-BE #175 2 CEU, AIA/CES 364 2 LU|HSW, ICC #52700 .20 CEU, ADACC 2 Elective)

Read full course descriptions and register here: https://members.apaaccess.org/apa-calendar/Details/2026-apa-fall-webinar-1867310?sourceTypeId=Hub

2026 APA Fall Webinar Catch up on popular topics from the 2026 APA National Conference and earn your continuing education credits online through these expanded, in-depth sessions. Choose the schedule that best fits your day by registering for the full event (8:00 am–5:15 pm CT) or selecting either the morning or aft...

The September edition of the APA Newsletter is here!

Catch up on the latest APA updates, upcoming educational opportunities, member events, and community announcements.

Read the full newsletter here: https://www.apaaccess.org/202609-apa-newsletter/

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