Accessibility Design Forum

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/downtownmadison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DMI-Accessibility-Design-Forum-Schedule.pdf"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The purpose of the Forum is to inform\nand educate people to advance accessibility beyond compliance in the built world\nand have individual and systemic actionable steps to take away. The Forum includes\nthree virtual panel discussions and a networking happy hour. Several AIA Wisconsin\nmembers are taking part in the panels. The forum will feature panel discussions on the following topics\n(see "],[0,[0],1,"forum schedule"],[0,[],0,") :"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cUnderstanding\nthe Process\u201d \u2013 Identify how to find common dialogue to achieve accessibility\nand inclusion. Participants will get a better understanding of the perspective\nof people with disabilities, including concerns and challenges. Along with a\nbetter understanding of the perspective of the design and construction industry\n\u2013 what\u2019s going well, and what\u2019s not, with regard to accessibility. Examine how\ndesigners get people with disabilities to be an early part of the design process.\nActionable items such as local resources for designers\/builders to reach out."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe\nValue of Accessibility\u201d \u2013 Recognize how accessibility and inclusion can be a\npriority in the design process, and what does value mean. Identify the tangible\nand intangible values of barrier-free design. Answer the question of \u201cWhy would\nwe go beyond compliance?\u201d Recognize how other sectors apply a beyond compliance\napproach, and what is the business benefit."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cMultifamily\nHousing with Universal Appeal\u201d \u2013 Examine how universal design can be more\nsignificant in multifamily housing projects. Review policy changes, and what people\ndo to change those policies for action now, and ongoing. Understand that\nuniversal design does not have to be institutional or unattractive."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Forum\nis submitted for AIA\/CES approval. AIA member attendance will be live tracked by the event website and\nreported to AIA\/CES. Participants must attend full Forum to receive AIA\/CES\ncredit. "]]]]}