~ Don't forget the May 28th Deadline ~

for the

"Call for Nominations"

2010 Accessible Design Awards

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2010 Accessible Design Awards

will be presented at the

2010 Disability Access Conference: 'Design for All'

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ala Moana Hotel

The goal of the awards program is to recognize designs that promote full integration, independence, and equal access for all individuals. Anyone can nominate a project.  Applicable projects must be located within the State of Hawaii and must have been constructed within the last five (5) years.

To obtain the "Call for Nominations" form, please go to the following website: http://hawaii.gov/health/dcab/adcallfornomination/index.htm

~ Conference Registration Opens ~

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ADVANCED PROGRAM/REGISTRATION FORM

for the

2010 DISABILITY ACCESS CONFERENCE

is now available on-line

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2010 Disability Access Conference: 'Design for All'

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ala Moana Hotel

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The 2010 sessions are up-to-date and informative, focusing on:

ADA & ADAAG Legal Updates

Medical Facilities

Restaurants, Retail & Lobbies

Historic Properties

Transportation Facilities

Plumbing Fixtures

Public Rights-of-Way

Morning Keynote Speaker: John L. Wodatch, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Marsha Mazz, U.S. Access Board

This annual all-day conference provides ideas and solutions for providing access. It also helps architects, engineers and project managers keep up to date with the various accessibility guidelines and technical requirements.

"Design for All" reflects designs that are inclusive and "people-centered"; they personify not just accessibility but the ability to create buildings and facilities that respect people of all ages and abilities, be they children, adults, seniors, or those with disabilities.

DCAB anticipates the issuance of the 'new' ADAAG by the end of summer, along with the new DOJ rules for Titles II & III of the ADA. To the extent that information is public, the conference will highlight the changes.

Please go to 2010 Disability Access Conference Advanced Program to view the Advanced Program/Registration Form.

An Interpretive Opinion issued by DCAB is a clarification of a particular design standard, and only applies to the State and County construction projects subject to HRS 103-50.

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In March, the Standing Committee on Facility Access ruled on an Interpretive Opinion, which applies to buildings, facilities and sites subject to HRS 103-50, regarding accessible routes:

DCAB 2010-01: ADAAG Section 4.3 Accessible Routes.

Within a site, where a pedestrian route occurs along a street or vehicular route similar to those within the public right-of-way, and it is technically infeasible or structurally impracticable to provide an accessible running slope, the sidewalk can be designed similar to those in the public right-of-way where handrails and landings are not required and the running slope is allowed to exceed 5% so long as the running slope does not exceed the general grade established for the adjacent street. [Interpretive Opinion 2010-01, effective 3/18/10]

To view Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2010-01, please go to the DCAB website at: Interpretive Opinions