Certifying Excellence in Accessibility
The APAC-BE exam is the only accredited national certification
for accessibility professionals working in the built environment
Exam and Event Calendar
Upcoming Exam Administrations and Information Sessions
APAC-BE Exam Administrations
Testing center and online proctored exam
- Computer-based exam offered through Pearson VUE testing centers and through OnVUE online proctoring
- Only approved candidates may register. Not approved? Apply here.
In-person, paper-and-pencil exam
- 2026 Annual ADA Symposium - Phoenix, Arizona, July 21, 6:00 PM Phoenix time
- Register here
- Deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 7
- 2027 Annual APA National Conference - San Antonio, Texas, January 22, 2027
- Registration opens approximately 8 weeks before each conference
- 2026 Annual ADA Symposium - Phoenix, Arizona, July 21, 6:00 PM Phoenix time
Information Session
One-hour Q&A session:
- Next date TBD
- No charge to attend
- Ask your questions!
- Registration will open approximately two months before the event
APAC Academy
Fall Academy
- November 3, 2026, Tuesday, 12:00-4:15 CT
- November 5, 2026, Thursday, 12:00-4:15 CT
Speakers:
- Sabrina Blackman, theACCESSpartnership
- David Ercalano, Capital One
- Luisa Janssen Harger Brown, CCI
- Angela Shapiro, theACCESSpartnership
Topics TBD
Registration opens early September
Past Academies
Spring 2026 APAC Academy:
- March 24, 2026, Tuesday:
- "Incorporating Access: Conflicts, Tolerances, Critical Dimensions, & Limited Exceptions," presented by Mark Hulme
- "Applicable Standards for State and Federal Public Funding of Affordable Housing," presented by Joshua Klyber
- March 26, 2026, Thursday:
- 12:00-2:00 CT: "FHA at Units: Basic Requirements and Common Issues," by Jim Safranek
Fall 2025 APAC Academy:
- November 6, 2025, Thursday:
- "What to Do with Title II? Interesting and Unique Accessibility Considerations for State and Local Government Entities," presented by Charles Watt
- "Prioritizing Pedestrian Accessibility and Safety, the ADA & PROWAG," presented by Geoffrey Ames
Contact Us
APAC
5114 Balcones Woods Dr, Ste 307-103
Austin TX 78759
512-222-9474
APACInfo@APAaccess.org
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.