Designing ADA-Compliant Audio-Visual Systems and Interactives
                        
            
                    
            
                    
                
                                    
    
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    Audio-Visual (AV) systems and interactive experiences can be complex. To properly integrate an AV system within a building or other venue, and make it completely accessible, a practicing AV consultant should be part of the design team from early on in the project. Addressed in this course are: traditional and modern AV systems, their costs, installation, and suitable applications; proper equipment storage, cooling, and maintenance access; and designing to meet ADA requirements.
                        
        Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
    
        - Differentiate between distributed, centralized, and Wi-Fi-based systems, discussing cost, proper installation, and maintenance access.
         - Explain how system components are housed and cooled to optimize equipment performance and mitigate issues such as premature equipment failure and the risk of fire due to overheating and exposure to dust and dirt.
         - Implement new technologies, such as facial recognition, to tailor media delivery so each and every user, regardless of ability, has a positive and similar experience.
         - Design the space itself, and all AV elements and interactives within the space, to be ADA compliant.
                                     
    
        Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
        
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        Presenter Information
        
        Name: Maris Ensing
        Title: Founder, Mad Systems, Inc.
        Background: 
Maris Ensing is passionate about the application of technology - to make exhibits and experiences speak to the modern audience. After obtaining a degree in Information Technology, Maris built his career in research & development for both the aerospace and entertainment industry, developing a host of new show control systems for an international clientele.
Founded by Ensing in 1998, Mad Systems specializes in audiovisual systems, interactive exhibits, and leading-edge technology. Ensing runs a company known for their problem-solving skills and creativity.
“One of my big things is to try and stimulate kids to enjoy learning - there are few things more important.”