Upon completion of this one-day course instructed by Juan M. Morales, P.E., the participant will be able to identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Know the requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities vs. work in new construction and alterations. Identify some of the challenges in the Public Right-of-Way (PROW) faced by persons with disabilities. Review design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the PROW, including work zones. Identify best practices. There will be (weather permitting) a field visit to a nearby intersection to assess its design and accessibility. Topics covered in the course include:
Laws, Regulations, and Pedestrian Characteristics
Pedestrian Access Routes
Curb Ramps and Other Transitions
Detectable Warning Surfaces
Pedestrian Crossings
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian Facilities and Temporary Pedestrian (TPAR) in Work Zones
Field Visit
Professional Development Hours: 6.0. Registration Fee: This 6-hour virtual classroom course has a $45 registration fee.
