More than ever before, society has embraced the fact that travel is for everyone. An increase in mobility options for individuals with disabilities has created a larger customer base for tourism and revenue. Additionally, airports need to retain access for the current traveling public. According to several research consortiums, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age every day. This generation will include people who develop cognitive and physical disabilities and continue to seek air travel. Airports, airlines, and the cities they connect are realizing these trends. 

Although accessibility is required by The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this regulation comes with the challenge of imparting new concepts upon legacy infrastructure and policies. 

This ACC on-demand webinar will guide participants through requirements and opportunities in accessible design. Participants will be introduced to the regulations that govern accessible design, including the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill that included an Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights. Participants will understand the diversity of cognitive and physical disabilities that can be considered in the design and operation of facilities. Participants will become familiar with technology that is currently used to improve special needs travelers’ navigation within airports. Ultimately, participants will understand an approach to infrastructure and policy called universal design, which moves accessibility from the owner’s punch list to the designers’ foundational creativity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this ACC on-demand webinar, participants will be able to:
• Summarize regulations that govern accessible requirements and locate FAA or ACRP resources that help interpret the requirements.
• Highlight technology and practices to help individuals with disabilities navigate airports.
• Explain the benefits of universal design to tourism and transportation companies.
• Apply the concept of universal design as a collaborative tool during planning and design.

PRESENTERS

• Chris Groh, (Moderator), Airport Planner, Kutchins & Groh, LLC
• Jonathan Schneider, ENV SP, EIT, Transportation Analyst, VHB
• Ryan Dittoe, CM, Airport Planner, Sacramento County Department of Airports
• Joseph Mancini, Executive Director, KenCrest
• Peter Slatin, Founder and President, Slatin Group

EARN 1.0 PDH CREDIT

Participants viewing the on-demand webinar in its entirety, completing the evaluation survey, and earning a minimum score of 70% on the seven-question quiz, will receive 1.0 PDH credit.

PARTICIPANT CRITERIA TO EARN PDH CREDIT

Participants are responsible for meeting all the following criteria to earn 1.0 PDH credit for this on-demand-webinar: 

• Be a paid and registered participant for this training; 

• View the entire 60-minute recording of the on-demand webinar (credits are not issued for partial viewing); and

• Take the 5-question quiz and earn a grade of 70% or better.

RECEIVING PDH CREDIT

ACC reports completion and PDH credit for eligible participants directly to RCEP.net within 30 days of a passing score on the quiz. Participants will receive an automated email directly from RCEP/ACEC with notification of reporting of completion/PDH credit by ACC, and are encouraged to check their spam/junk email in-box for this communication. Participants can log-in to their RCEP account and download/print a copy of their certificate of completion. If the participant does not have an existing account with RCEP, one is automatically created for them when ACC reports webinar attendance/PDH credits. The automated email sent to the participant from RCEP will include details on how to log-in to their new account, along with a temporary account password. PLEASE NOTE: ACC does not have access to the RCEP account of any participant, nor information on account passwords. Participants will need to contact RCEP directly at (202) 347-7474 for assistance, or can visit RCEP.net, enter their work email address in the log-in, and click "Forgot Password."

SHARING OF YOUR WEBINAR LOG-IN CREDENTIALS

The registration fee for ACC on-demand webinars is “per person.” The sharing of your log-in credentials to provide access to the recording by non-registered individuals is prohibited. Doing so will nullify the issuance of your PDH credit as ACC cannot meet the required accreditation criteria as a continuing education provider to verify your viewing of the entirety of the on-demand webinar with multiple log-ins under your name.

ACCREDITATION QUESTIONS?

If you should have any questions pertaining to credits for this on-demand webinar, please contact us at training@acconline.org.