AIA Orange County ADA Webinar
Disability Access
Course Description:
Overview of the Certified Access Specialist program (CASp) and how to start thinking about project compliance. Examples of differences between the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA, the International Building Code (IBC), and the California Building Code (CBC), and the laws that surround them and how they impact design.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will get an understanding of how the CASp program benefits the health and safety of its occupants
Participants will understand there are differences between regulations and the most stringent must be followed.
Participants will learn and examine which accessibility code and regulation impact their projects.
Participants will learn how to respond to an accessibility claim impacting their projects.
Participants will learn how to use their insurance in the event of an accessibility claim.
Date: April 13, 2023
Webinar Time: 4:00 PM– 5:30 PM (Registrants will receive the webinar link on April 12th)
Learning Units: 1.5 AIA HSW + 1.5 Hours Credit for 2023 CA License Renewal
Cost: AIAOC Members $10
Non-members: $20
About the speakers:
Michael J. Murtaugh received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati (BA, with honors, 1970) and his law degree from the UCLA School of Law (JD, 1973), where he represented the school in the National Moot Court competition and was elected to the Order of the Barristers. His practice focuses on the counseling and representation of design professionals, employment counseling and general civil litigation; and he has received Martindale Hubbell’s highest “AV Preeminent” rating for ethics and competence.
Afshan Afshar is an architect, CASp certified, 2014 AIA Orange County Chapter President, and a known presence in the OC community for her expertise in construction-related accessibility requirements of ADA and CBC. She has extensive experience in commercial, public, and government project types in multiple market sectors, including but not limited to higher education, hospitality, corporate and Civic. Afshan has been invited to provide numerous training seminars through the AIA Orange County chapter.