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This course introduces accessibility from Canadian and US perspectives. It covers a few specific technical accessibility requirements and compares the differences when referencing Canadian or US design standards, such as the National Building Code of Canada (Canada's Model Code) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (the United States accessibility regulation), while reinforcing the intent of good design that is not always outlined by a code or standard. The seven principles of universal design are also discussed.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Draw connections between current statistics on disability and the need for removal of barriers within the built environment.
- Discuss some of the differences and similarities between technical accessibility requirements of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they relate to key areas within the built environment.
- Demonstrate how to enhance minimum accessibility compliance with universal design tips.
- Discover the importance of understanding the intent behind accessibility design requirements to ensure proper user functionality in the built environment.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Samantha Proulx on behalf of ABE Factors Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Samantha Proulx
Title: Principal, ABE Factors Inc.
Background: Samantha Proulx, C.E.T., RHFAC, Principal at ABE Factors Inc., is a Leading Technical Accessibility Specialist and Inter-Provincially Trained Building Code Consultant with almost a decade of experience in educating and working alongside design industry professionals on creating and maintaining inclusive, functional and compliant spaces that can be entered, experienced, and exited safely by everyone. Samantha is recognized as an expert in her field and specializes in Codes, Standards, Regulations, and governing Legislation pertaining to accessibility and barrier-free design, and has an extensive skill set in teaching and applying Part 3 Fire and Life Safety of the Building Code. Ms. Proulx sits on numerous technical accessibility committees at a National level, has been retained as a leading expert on slips, trips, and fall litigations, and she strongly believes that together we can empower people through the built environment to maximize human performance.
