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Welcome to Accessibility Professionals Association

APA provides a forum, resources, and continuing education to learn and share ideas about accessibility in the built environment

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APAC - Certification Program

Certifying Excellence in Accessibility

The APAC-BE is the only national certification for accessibility professionals working in the built environment

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Connecting Professionals, Building Accessibility

Our members include accessibility specialists, architects, interior designers, engineers, ADA coordinators, building officials, and others who work to make the world a more accessible place

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Take the APAC-BE exam at the ADA Symposium in Atlanta! Apply here 

Be sure to attend the Spring training in May! Register here

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Hire a Professional

Check our directory to find accessibility professionals in your area.

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Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Jim, APA members, and supporters who made an impact in the field of accessibility. We encourage students to make accessibility part of their career development.

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APAC Certification

The APAC-BE certification is the only national certification for accessibility professionals working in the built environment.

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Become a Member

 

The Accessibility Professionals Association is a dynamic and diverse organization open to all professionals interested in understanding and maintaining accessibility in the United States and around the globe

Member Spotlight

Gene Boecker

Gene Boecker

Gene is a project manager at Code Consultants, Inc., specializing in accessibility consulting and plan reviews for various federal, state, and local standards, including notable projects like the World Trade Center and Google facilities.

He actively participates in ICC code development, representing the National Association of Theater Owners as a voting member of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, and provides FHA compliance training and expert witness services.

Gene is also the 2025 APA President.

Learn more about Gene here

Website Accessibility: APA is committed to making our website accessible to everyone. We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our site, please fill out our feedback form or contact us at 512-222-3676 or CommunicationsDirector@APAaccess.org.