Abadi Accessibility

Our October Newsletter describes ther requirements for built in or fixed elements

Inspector's Corner - Fixed and Built in Elements When I do my inspections, one of the most common misunderstandings is that movable elements can be used as the accessible element. For example: when a fixed counter is provided, a movable table and chairs is used (incorrectly) as the accessible equivalent. Another example is using movable trash cans...

This is such an important organization!

Access Israel Breaking Barriers at Zero Project 2024: Our Groundbreaking Accessible Preparedness Experiment at UN Vienna What happens when you simulate an emergency alert with limited hearing and vision? We put it to... Read more

Join us for a webinar about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at noon on Thursday, February 15. The presenter is Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA, a Dallas-based architect and ADA expert who has authored two books about ADA: “The ADA Companion Guide” and “Applying the ADA.” Abadi Accessibility Abadi Architecture and Accessibility Inc.

The free session is pre-approved for 1.0 HSW LU from AIA.

Click the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1qC9Jc9bRAifUSBRNfoNJQ #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Understanding ADA Standards for Accessible Design. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Marcela Abadi Rhoads, FAIA, is a Dallas-based architect and ADA expert. She is the owner of Abadi Accessibility, an accessibility consulting firm that is dedicated to educating the building industry about the laws of accessibility. Rhoads is the author of “The ADA Companion Guide” and “Applyin...

I’m raising money for The Dallas Friendship Circle, an organization that helps children and adults with special needs better adapt to being part of our community, and it would help a lot if you could share and donate to my campaign. Thank you! Here is a link to my page:

Support Marcy Abadi Rhoads - Walk4Friendship We're excited to join the Walk4Friendship! Friendship Circle is very important to us and we're proud to help them make a difference. Please support us by giving to our page. Every dollar counts! Thank you.

 you know how many toilets do you need toilet room?
 my latest newsletter will answer that question and others

Wheelchair accessible vs. Ambulatory Toilets One of my clients inspired me to write this newsletter. She asked me how many toilets needed to be accessible by the 2010 ADA/2012 TAS. This newsletter will cover multi-user restrooms, single user restrooms and restrooms that could be used for both adults and children.

Did you know that in Texas we have requirments for accessible EV stations?

Toilet Clearance In The Restroom What can overlap the toilet clearance in the restroom?

Join me as a give a Barrier Free HSW class this Thursday November 17th

Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues for Texas Civil Engineers - HalfMoon Education, Inc HalfMoon Education Live Continuing Education Webinar Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues for Texas Civil Engineers Online - Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm CST Agenda Understanding and Complying with Barrier-Free Requirements in Outdoor Spaces Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Wat...

Beyond Barriers Competition

Organized by Codes & Standards Committee
Early Bird Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 15
Final Submission Deadline: Friday, September 30

Open to students and professionals, the Beyond Barriers Competition intends to provoke discussion that could provide innovative solutions for the real challenges within our communities.

The Beyond Barriers Competition is an approach to design that provides a barrier-free community, inclusive of all disabilities and life challenges, and exploring the needs of various types of disabilities. This competition challenges participants to design a tiny house community that is code compliant, creative, and aesthetically pleasing. The design should highlight the provisions for barrier-free design that allows equal access in an affordable and socially responsible manner.

https://aiatxda.zohobackstage.com/BeyondBarriers

Dont miss out on this very unique competition being run by the AIA Dallas Codes and Standards committee

Beyond Barriers Competition

Today is the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA. How has the passage of the law and its design guidelines made your life better?

U.S. Access Board - U.S. Access Board Celebrates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information....

AIA Dallas Call for entries and sponsors

Beyond Barriers Competition ABOUT THE COMPETITION The Beyond Barriers competition is an approach to design that provides a barrier-free community, inclusive of all disabilities and life challenges. Within our cities, homelessness affects not only homeless persons but the entire community. The homeless community often suffers...