The Bumpy Path Ahead: Accessibility Considerations for Exterior Surfaces

Date and Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central Time Zone

Sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center and the ADA National Network (ADANN). For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@adaconferences.org

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Description:

Firm? Stable? Slip resistant? Excessive running slope? Who said cross-slope? What level? Grass is accessible, right? How do you really know if the surface material you are using on accessible routes, a pedestrian trail, shared use path, within a pedestrian access route, picnic area, or playground really is accessible and ADA compliant for the facility you are constructing or altering meets the minimums in the ADA Accessibility Standards? In this session, leading national experts on park and recreation access, Bill Botten and Jennifer Skulski will cover the ADA Accessibility Standards and special considerations to make sure your outdoor surfaces are designed, installed, and maintained to be usable by people with disabilities.

Learning objectives:

  1. Identify advantages and disadvantages of various exterior surfaces for people with disabilities.
  2. Discuss common issues affecting the accessibility of exterior surfaces, including installation and maintenance issues.
  3. Utilize performance-based criteria for exterior surfaces to ensure the product will continually comply with the accessibility standards and perform as stated by the manufacturer.

Individuals will be able to submit questions for the speaker in advance during the registration process.

Human Generated Real-Time Captioning will be provided for this session.

Continuing Education Credit Available: Certificate of Attendance: 1.5 Credit hours; ADA Coordinator Certification: 1.5 Credit hours; AIA HSW CES: 1.5 Credit hours; California Architects Board: 1.5 Credit hours; ICC: 1.5 Credit hours.

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