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Texas Accessibility Academy

The Texas Accessibility Academy

examines the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules,
the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards, and their relationship to the ADA and 2010 ADA Standards

What is the Texas Accessibility Academy?

The Texas Accessibility Academy is a comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). The two-day course also explains how the TABA and TAS relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

The course is 16 hours of continuing education. You may register for either one or both days of the Academy (8 CE hours each). For any day you attend, you must attend the entire day to receive the continuing education credit. If you want to attend both days, you must register for both days.

Jamie Hill and Jonathan Sparks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) teach the class on both days. To see the course schedule and learn more, visit TDLR's page about TAA.

APA-hosted Texas Accessiblity Academies

APA hosts the Texas Accessibility Academy three times a year - in the spring, summer, and fall. For details on the next Academy session, please visit the APA events calendar.

Important CE Information:

  • The Texas Accessibility Academy hosted by APA is not registered with any licensing organizations. All continuing education (CE) credit is self-report only.
  • While the Texas Accessibility Academy is offered multiple times annually, participants who have previously completed it may not be eligible for additional CE credit. Please verify with your licensing organization if you have questions about repeat credit.
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Who are the TAA instructors?

Jamie has red hair pulled back and is wearing a light purple shirt.

Jamie Hill

Jamie has a master’s degree from St. Edward’s University and served in the Texas National Guard as a mechanic. She has worked in Architectural Barriers for 11 years as an admin and program specialist.

Jonathan is wearing a burnt orange shirt

Jonathan Sparks

Jonathan is a Program Specialist III at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. He has been with the Architectural Barriers program of TDLR since April 2021. Prior to working with TDLR, Jonathan has worked in many different fields such as physical security, automotive technician, and logistics. He brings a variety of knowledge and is a valuable member of the Architectural Barriers team. He is a native Austinite and attended Pflugerville High School. After graduating, Jonathan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Motor Transportation Operator and is a combat veteran.