For Architects & Engineers
Life Quest: Architects Academy
Tools for architects and engineers to become optimally effective at providing an accessible, inclusive experience for everyone — built around the growing recognition that greater access for people with disabilities means greater equity and inclusion for all.
Chapter by Chapter
Built Around the 2010 Standards
Courses walk through the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design chapter by chapter, from building blocks and accessible paths to plumbing elements and recreation facilities — giving your team a practical, code-grounded reference for every project.
Courses can be purchased separately or as a package. Each class provides between .5 and 2 AIA credits.
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AIA Credit Courses
Course List
Chapter 3
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Building Blocks
- Floor & Ground Surfaces — Changes in Level
- Clear Floor Space
- Knee & Toe Clearance
- Protruding Objects… Why It Matters
- Operable Parts & the Closed-Fist Test
Chapter 4
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Accessible Paths
- Best Practices for Accessible Routes
- Doors & Gates
- Runs and Ramps
- Curb Ramps
- Accessible Parking
Chapter 5
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: General Site & Building Elements
- Accessible Parking — Best Practices
- Accessible Passenger Loading Zones
- Stairs and Ramps
- Protrusions
Chapter 6
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Plumbing Elements & Spaces (Bathrooms)
- Single-User Restrooms
- Best Practices in Stall Placement & Amenities
- Adult Changing Stations
- Designs that Make a Difference
Chapter 7
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Communication Elements & Features
- The Significance of Signage
- Telephones & TTYs
- Detectable Warnings
- Assistive Listening Systems
Chapter 8
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Special Rooms, Spaces and Elements
- The Significance of Signage
- Telephones & TTYs
- Calculating Seating Dispersion
- Transient Lodging Guest Rooms
Chapter 9
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Built-in Elements
- Dining & Work Surfaces
- Sales & Service Counters
- Teller & Service Windows
- Food Service Lines
- Benches
Chapter 10
2010 Standards for Accessible Design: Recreation Facilities
- Play Areas
- Sports Facilities
- Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spas
- Outdoor Developed Areas
Courses can be purchased separately or as a package. Each class provides between .5 and 2 AIA credits.
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Give your team the code knowledge to design and build with accessibility in mind from day one.