Below find events that focus on universal design or include universal design programming.
2010
Sept. 2, 2010: Updated ADA Regulations and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (Webinar). 1:30-4:00 pm EST. Provided by the US Access Board and the Department of Justice. During this webinar, DOJ representatives will highlight what is new in the revised Title II and Title III regulations, including requirements for existing facilities. Access Board staff will review major changes in the new ADA standards, which are based on accessibility guidelines established by the Board. Contact: www.accessibilityonline.org.
Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2010: US Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Meeting, Chicago, IL. Contact: www. access-board.gov/about/meetings.htm.
Oct. 7-8, 2010: ADA & ABA Training with US Access Board, Albuquerque NM. This training is sponsored by the Southwest Disability Conference and New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability. Learn about the ADA, ABA, play access and recreation access. Contact: Hope.Reed@state.nm.us or 505.476.0415.
Oct. 9-12, 2010: Universal Design Summit 4: Creating Universal Homes & Communities, St. Louis, MO. The R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute has collaborated with the Starkloff Disability Institute to provide a national conference focused on universal design housing and communities. The conference will include informatl discussions, breakout and plenary sessions. There will be exhibits, design charettes, workshops and tours of universally designed neighborhoods and housing.
Oct. 14-16, 2010: Visions of an Inclusive Community, Tampa, FL. VIC2010 is a unique conference model designed to
bring together members of the design/build
community, the healthcare industry, the disabled
community, and governmental agencies to facilitate
the transfer of knowledge that will build empathy and
identify opportunities for more inclusive design of
products and spaces.
By carefully examining and candidly discussing the
issues surrounding inclusive housing and workplace
solutions, barriers to mobility and adequate
transportation, and community design that
encourages recreational engagement across many
levels of physical ability, we will positively impact
future development of our urban spaces and
surrounding areas.
Oct. 18-21, 2010: National Association of ADA Coordinators National Conference, San Diego, CA. Training for architects, engineers, ADA coordinators, attorneys on access, services and design. Contact: http://askjan.org/naadac/ or 888.679.7227 ext 1.
Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2010: The 3rd International Conference for Universal Design in 2010. The 3rd International Conference for Universal Design in 2010, hosted by the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD), will be held in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, http://www.iaud.net/en/event/090731.html
Nov. 8-10, 2010: US Architectural &
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Meeting, Washington, DC. Contact: www.
access-board.gov/about/meetings.htm
Nov. 17-19, 2010: Build Boston’s Annual Symposium and Trade Show, Boston, MA. Daylong Symposium on Socially Sustainable Design on November 18 with national and international experts, plus the first US Design Challenge with the Helen Hamlyn Centre of London. (The Helen Hamlyn Centre of London’s Royal College of Art has a special research focus on inclusive design, patient safety and workplace design.) Contact: www.buildboston.com.
Nov. 29-Dec.3, 2010: 11th Participatory Design Conference (PDC 2010), Sydney, Australia. Contact: http://www.pdc2010.org.