Announcements

New Member Benefit! Free CPACC Course for Members. IAAP has partnered with Princeton University’s Office of Information Technology to launch an accessibility course for professionals to support students and individuals with disabilities. This self-paced training course is designed to help individuals master the content contained in the CPACC exam. Members can email info@accessibilityassociation.org for their coupon code.  Read full press release.

New Member Benefit!  Free Design of Public Spaces Course for Members.  IAAP has launched a Built Environment course for professionals to understand the principles of Universal Design which enables all users, including persons with disabilities to safely enter, use and exit the built and landscaped environment. Read full press release. 

New United In Accessibility Podcast Available.  The “United in Accessibility” podcast offers monthly shared experiences and solutions to barriers that impact diversity and inclusion in organizations, and in the lives of people with disabilities. Check out the first two episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Deezer platforms.                 

May / June 2021 Exam Dates.  Exam Session Applications for CPACC, WAS, CPABE and ADS exams will be accepted through June 11th. Exams can be taken from  May 17 - June 18, 2021.

Weekly Certification DropIn Sessions - Get answers to your Certification questions and about remote proctoring options.

Sign up for a Member Orientation!  New to IAAP, or need refreshed on your member benefits?  Sign up for a 30 minute session to receive an overview of IAAP benefits and ask our membership team questions.

Kryterion Online Remote and New Home-Based Private Proctoring Guidelines.  Our first interest is the health and safety of our accessibility community.  With COVID-19 and the shift to remote work, social distancing, and staying at home, there are a number of disruptions being discovered.  New on-line remote proctoring options are now for those wishing to sit for an exam.

Events and Webinars

GAAD 2021 - Check out all the GAAD events IAAP members are hosting this week and next!

OPD Webinar - Built Environment: The Role of Universal Design, Accessibility and Engagement of Persons with Disabilities towards Inclusive and Accessible Cities for All.  Live May 25th. 11:00 am EST | 3:00 pm GMT.

OPD Webinar - Digital Accessibility: Accessible Gaming Panel. Live May 4th.  1:00 pm EST | 5:00 pm GMT

M-Enabling Virtual Leadership Briefing: Universities at the Forefront of Digital Inclusion.  June 22.  11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST.  Free registration.