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APA Certification Program

Certifying Excellence in Accessibility

APPLY

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

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Upcoming exam administrations and registration

  • 2025 ADA Symposium
    • Only approved candidates may register. Not approved? Apply here.
    • NOTE: Registering to take the exam at the ADA Symposium DOES NOT register you for the Symposium itself. Click here to register for the Symposium.
  • Testing center and online proctoring
    • Only approved candidates may register. Not approved? Apply here.

Congratulations to our APAC-BEs!

Tarek Abouward

Geoffrey Lee Ames

Elaine Andersen

Elena G. Anderson

Kristi Avalos

Jimmy Bell

Sabrina Blackman

Gene Boecker

Dinah Elizabeth Boelter

Celia Boyle

Karen Louise Braitmayer

Steven J. Cain

Karen Carlsen

Fred Cawyer

Bijeta Choudhury

Joseph J. Cooley

Glenn Dea

Konny Deffner

Kathryn Adora Denis

Steven Dombrowski

Kaylan M. Dunlap

David M. Ercolano

Robert Fine

M. Bradley Gaskins

Patrick Golden

Kimberly Goss

Kevin Grace

Robert Green

Sonia P. Gutierrez

William Hecker

Richard Hinrichs

Anna C. Hoard

Kim Hooker

Mark Hulme

Greg Izor

Luísa Janssen Harger Brown

Robert Judd

Christy Kim

Theresa Kitay

Paul Klein

Joshua Klyber

Andrea LaCour

Joel M. Launchbaugh

Matt Lescher

Susan D. Lloyd

Mike Love

Richard Lozano

Matthew Martin

Paul Martin

Mark J. Mazz

Marsha Mazz

Jack McClellan

Christine Medina

Mari Miller

Sandra Miles

Susan Moe

Barbara A. Padilla

Ashley Pitts

Robin Roberts

Robert Ronson

Elizabeth A. Ruggles

Jose Samano, Jr.

Leah Schoelles

Bryon Scott

Angela Shapiro

Michael Shaw

Jennifer Skulski

Sarah Strauch

Christina Tayman

Stephen Teeters

James L.E. Terry

John Rife Torkelson

Alma Alejandra Warner

Charles Watt

Blake Watts

David Wegener

Jonathan White

Donald Wood

Dan Woosley

Jeffery Yanke

Jennifer Yee

See what our APAC-BEs have to say ...

"Finally there is an exam to demonstrate an expert level of knowledge for accessibility in the built environment." - John Torkelson, theACCESSpartnership

"Credentials matter, and passing the APAC-BE exam will give you the confidence you need to market your expertise anywhere in the country." - Marsha Mazz, United Spinal Association

"Don’t get caught unaware. Make sure your facility is compliant with the ADA by having it surveyed by an APAC-BE certificate holder." - Carroll Pruitt

4 reasons to become an APAC-BE

APAC-BEs show a dedication to upholding the standards of accessibility and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the profession

Gain professional credibility

The APAC-BE credential provides an objective measurement of capabilities and competencies, proving the professional has the skills to do the job.

Grow knowledge and skills

APAC-BEs stay up to date with the ever-changing codes and laws. Clients will feel secure with the knowledge that their APAC-BE is staying abreast of the most recently updated industry information and techniques.

Maintain competitive advantage

The APAC-BE certification sets an accessibility professional apart from their peers, showing a demonstrated commitment to understanding and excelling in the profession, while staying on top of the latest developments in the industry.

Increase earning potential

An increasing number of companies, nonprofits, and government organizations want (or may even be required) to engage accessibility professionals who have certifications from recognized programs.

Contact us

APAC

5114 Balcones Woods Dr, Ste 307-103

Austin TX 78759

512-222-9474

APACInfo@APAaccess.org

 

Kristi Avalos, APAC Board President

Robin Roberts, Chair, APAC Examination and Item-Writing Committee

Robert Ronson, Chair, APAC Appeals Committee

Camille North, APAC Executive Director

APAC Board of Directors and Committees

Vision and Mission

Become an APAC-BE

Join the preeminent group of accessibility professionals who have shown their dedication to upholding the standards of accessibility and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the profession.

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