October 2021 - Access E-Bulletin

ACCESS E-BULLETIN

news & updates

OCTOBER 2021

IN THIS ISSUE

Save the Dates: BASIC TRAINING: VIRTUAL SESSIONS 1-4
DCAB Office Protocol - UPDATE
ADA National Network and U.S. Access Board Accessibility Online Webinars
U.S. Access Board News & Events

~ Save the Dates ~

BASIC TRAINING: VIRTUAL SESSIONS 1-4

(AIA approved 1 HSW/CEU per session)

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Online Registration Opens Early October

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Due to it's popularity and requests, the Disability and Communication Access Board is pleased to announce the Basic Training: Virtual Sessions 1-4 will be presented by DCAB's Facility Access Specialist, Eric Isidro. The Basic Training series is comprised of four sessions focused on the 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines for both entry level and seasoned architects, engineers, and facility managers, wanting to brush up on their ADA Accessibility Guidelines foundation.

SESSION 1 (Wed., Nov. 3, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 3 - Building Blocks
Chapter 4 - Accessible Routes

SESSION 2 (Wed., Nov. 17, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 5 - General Site and Building Elements
Chapter 6 - Plumbing Elements and Facilities

SESSION 3 (Wed., Dec. 1, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 7 - Communication Elements and Features
Chapter 8 - Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements

SESSION 4 (Wed., Dec. 15, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Chapter 9 - Built-in Elements
Chapter 10 - Recreational Facilities

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AIA Approved 1 AIA/CEU for each Session

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 Duane Buote, Facility Access Coordinator at duane.buote@doh.hawaii.gov.

DCAB Office Protocol

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DCAB's doors are open, with visitor protocols in place.

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Visitor Protocol Reminders & Update

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To ensure everyone is healthy and safe, we will continue to adhere to the visitor protocols currently in place. If you plan to visit the office, please observe the following protocols:

NEW REQUIREMENT: Proof of Vaccination
Masks are required upon entry into the Kamamalu Building.
Appointments are encouraged.
Sign in with security in the lobby before entering our office.
For walk in assistance, sign in on DCAB's visitor log sheet.
Temperatures will be taken upon arrival into our office. (For the safety of others, any person with a temperature of 100.4°or higher will not be allowed to remain in the office.)
Be seated in the waiting area located in the lobby for further assistance.
Social distancing of 6 feet between one another.
Visitor Protocols are subject to change as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Duane Buote, Facility Access Coordinator at duane.buote@doh.hawaii.gov.

ADA National Network and U.S. Access Board

Accessibility Online Webinars

~ 1.5 AIA HSW/CEU Credits/Webinar ~

(All webinars run 90 minutes)

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~ UPCOMING WEBINAR ~

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Plumbed Elements: Lavatories and Sinks, Washers

and Dryers, and Saunas and Steam Rooms

October 7, 2021 @ 8:30 a.m. (Hawaii Time)

Speakers Phil Bratta, Josh Schorr and Scott Windley, U.S. Access Board

Accessible Means of Egress

November 4, 2021 @ 8:30 a.m. (Hawaii Time)

Speakers Kim Paarlberg, International Code Council

and Bill Botten, U.S. Access Board

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To register for the webinar, go to:

Upcoming Sessions

U.S. ACCESS BOARD

~ News & Events ~

For those interested in the most current news and events related to accessibility, please visit the U.S. Access Boards website. The current headlines include Autonomous Vehicles, Self-Service Transaction Machines, Exercise and Fitness Equipment and Aircrafts.

The U.S. Access Board named Scott Windley as their Technical Assistance Coordinator. If you have any questions on the ADA Standards, contact Mr. Windley or any of the Technical Assistant Specialist at ta@access-board.gov.

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For additional information please go to: Scott Windley Named U.S. Access Board's Technical Assistance Coordinator (access-board.gov