ACCESS E-BULLETIN

OCTOBER 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

REGISTRATION OPEN - 2024 BASIC ADA TRAINING
U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
Changes To DCAB Document Review Payment by Check
Monthly Accessibility Online Webinars - ADA National Network and U.S. Access Board

~ REGISTRATION OPEN ~

2024 BASIC ADA TRAINING

(2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved)

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Registration is open for the 2024 Basic ADA Training Sessions 1-4, and HODAAG Training will be presented by DCAB's Facility Access Specialist, Eric Isidro. The virtual training sessions are designed for both entry level and seasoned architects, engineers, and facility managers, wanting to brush up on their ADA Accessibility Guidelines foundation.

(Please note: The session times have increased to 2.0 hours to provide sufficient time to cover the vast amount of information, and to allow time for Q&A, as time permits.)

Please click on the underscored session(s) titles below to register:

SESSION 1 (Wed., Nov. 6, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 3: Building Blocks
Chapter 4: Accessible Routes
2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved
SESSION 2 (Wed., Nov. 13, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements
Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved
SESSION 3 (Wed., Nov. 20, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features
Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements
2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved
SESSION 4 (Wed., Dec. 4, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 9: Built-in Elements
Chapter 10: Recreational Facilities
2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved
HODAAG (Wed., Dec.18, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Hawaii Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines (HODAAG)
2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved

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2.0 HSW/CEU AIA Credits/Session Approved

(Total of 10 HSW/CEU AIA Credits for all sessions)

No Fees Required

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Laurie Palenske at laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov or Rodney Kanno, Facility Access Coordinator at rodney.kanno@doh.hawaii.gov.

U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment

on Proposed Rule for Electric Vehicle (EV)

Charging Stations

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The U.S. Access Board published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) for the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA) to specifically address the accessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Public comments for the NPRM are due by November 4, 2024.

Changes To

DCAB Document Review

PAYMENT BY CHECK

CHANGES TO PAYMENT BY CHECKS

~ Effective Immediately ~

Make checks payable to: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Not DCAB)
At the bottom left of the check in the note/memo section include the name: Disability and Communication Access Board or DCAB
Print a copy of DCAB's document review invoice request sent via email
Mail check and copy of the invoice to:

Disability and Communication Access Board

1010 Richards Street, Room 118

Honolulu, HI 96813

Once the payment is received in-house, we will send you an email confirmation.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rodney Kanno, Facility Access Coordinator at rodney.kanno@doh.hawaii.gov.