Texas Registered Accessibility Specialists Association
"Dedicated to Accessibility in the Built Environment"
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SAVE THE DATES - TRASA Regional Meetings  

 

Registered Accessibility Specialists - Earn up to 4 continuing education credits per day.

Click on the TRASA Calendar after June 23 to register.

Each day long session will run from 9 am to 11:30 am and 1pm to 3:30 pm

 

Friday, August 7th, 2009 - Mansfield 

Mansfield City Hall –

1st Floor

1200 E. Broad Street

Mansfield, TX 76063

 

 Register

 

Session 1:  Robert Posey,

TDLR Regulatory Overview (2 RAS CEU)

 

Session 2: Michael Love,

Avoiding Common Accessibility Errors

2 RAS CEU (See Detail Below)  


Friday, August 14th, 2009 - Houston

 

Gerald D Hines College of Architecture

Houston, TX

 

Register

 

Session 1:  Robert Posey,

TDLR Regulatory Overview (2 RAS CEU)

 

Session 2:  Fred Cawyer

RAS Procedures

2 RAS CEU- (See detail below)  


Friday, August 21st, 2009 - San Antonio

 

Coker UMC –

Gibbs Upper Room

231 E. North Loop Rd.

San Antonio, TX 78216

 

Register

 

Session 1:  Robert Posey,

TDLR Regulatory Overview (2 RAS CEU)

 

Session 2:  David Deming,

Application of the Texas Accessibility Standards

(2 RAS CEU- See detail below)  


 

PROGRAMS

 

TDLR Regulatory Overview- Robert Posey- TDLR  

  • Mr. Posey will be presenting the same presentation at each location.   

(RAS can receive 2 CEU for attending at one location.)

 


Application of the Texas Accessibility Standards- David Deming- Deming Design, TRASA Marketing- Membership Committee Chair

  • The course is a 2 hour course focused on the application of the Texas Accessibility Standards.  During the course, we will discuss the most common errors made while doing plan reviews and inspections, the specifics of the standards and how to interpret the diagrams, graphics and Appendix.  

(RAS will receive 2 hrs of continuing education for this presentation.)

 


Avoiding Common Accessibility Errors – Michael Love- Atelier Design Associates, TRASA Education- Events Committee Chair

  • Misapplication of the standards often create confusion and conflict with the design professional, owners and users.  We will explore common misconceptions and the accepted application of the standards ranging from exterior routes through to a variety of interior elements to encourage consistency with TDLR and the RAS community.  This will include application of the Accessibility Standards, including applicable Technical Memorandums.
  •  After viewing hundreds of projects throughout the state, similar errors become evident. In this two hour discussion, we will take a look at successful and poor examples of the practical application of these laws in the built environment. Following you will be given the opportunity to ask questions regarding your specific project, clarification on a guideline, or broach a topic for discussion.

(RAS will receive 2 hours of CEU for attending this presentation.)

 


"RAS Procedures:  What Does It Really Mean to Be A Licensed TDLR-AB Registered Accessibility Specialist ?" - Fred Cawyer of ARS - Accessibility Resource Specialists, TRASA Board of Directors- President Elect.

  • Having personally coordinated the handicapped accessibility Plan Reviews and on-site Inspections of over 5,000 construction projects in the State of Texas, Fred Cawyer will present an in-depth analysis of what it means to be a licensed Registered Accessibility Specialist representing the State of Texas - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Architectural Barriers Division (TDLR-AB).  Fred's presentation will provide:
  • A general review of the State's Accessibility Academy's purpose and the need for additional RAS training to actually perform the State required services;  
  • A general analysis of the Elimination of Architectural Barriers - Administrative Rules of the TDLR - 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68
  • An analysis of the RAS Procedures - Issued March 2007 - with a discussion of the means and methods of providing the required services - from project "log-in" to State of Texas "close-out"; 
  • A general review of the current RAS Bulletins & TDLR-AB Forms. 
  • If time permits, Fred will lead a discussion of the State's "Frequently Asked Questions" and monitor an open Q & A discussion with the attendees.
  • Please print and review all of the above referenced documents found on the TDLR website and come ready to participate in what is anticipated to be a lively discussion of where we are and where we are going as RAS's.  As the saying goes - "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger."  Exact positions and explanations can only come directly from TDLR-AB representatives.  However, Fred will provide general information, ideas and guidance based on 14 years of experience in striving to comply with the ever-changing rules and regulations.

(RAS will receive 2 hrs. of CEU for attending this presentation. )

 


 

By participating in training, it is hoped by the TRASA Board of Directors that we will continue to be a unified and consistent voice in administrating the RAS duties throughout the State of Texas.


 

 

Mission Statement

  • To enhance accessibility in the built environment throughout Texas. 
  • To raise the level of service provided by our members by presenting a unified voice.
  • To facilitate consistency in the application of the Standards among Registered Accessibility Specialists.
  • To promote the services of our members to the building and design industry.
  • To hold our membership to a high standard of ethics in business.


 

TRASA Board of Directors

 

President                                 John Torkelson

President-Elect                        Fred D. Cawyer

Board Member at Large            Kim Goss

Board Member at Large            Leonard Lane

Board Member at Large            Charlie Little

Secretary                                Doug Darr

Treasurer                                Blair Baker

 


Committee Chairs

 

Education/Events                                 Michael Love

Marketing/Membership                         David Deming

Legislative/Legal/Technical Standards    Philip Pearce

Communications                                  Teresa Darr

 

Please click on the "Committees" tab for detail on the 2009 Board of Directors and Committees Goals

 


NEW MEMBERS - Posted 11/04/08

TRASA membership is from January 1st to December 31st of each year.  The membership cost starting January 1, 2009 is $150.00 per year for a Standard Membership for a Registered Accessibility Specialist and $75 per year for an Associate Membership for a individuals who are NOT Registered Accessibility Specialists.  When a new member joins it is applied only to the current calendar year. 

 


 

DETECTABLE WARNINGS - Posted 08/11/08

  

The Texas Department of Transportation tests installations of detectable warnings in Austin and has a list of acceptable products that meet their qualifications.  The following is a link to their list of detectable warnings - ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/cmd/mpl/qdwmat.pdf.

 

Note - This is for informational purposes.  TRASA does not promote or approve any products.


 

For More News....

News may be posted on the "HOME" page of the TRASA website for a short period of time and then moved to the "NEWS" page of our website.  Always check the "NEWS" page for additional articles that may not appear on the "HOME" page.  If  you are looking for previous articles and announcements they have been moved to the "NEWS" page. 

 

Teresa Darr, Chair

Communications Committee 

 


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