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Welcome to Accessibility Professionals Association

APA provides a forum, resources, and continuing education to learn and share ideas about accessibility in the built environment

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APAC - Certification Program

Certifying Excellence in Accessibility

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

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Connecting Professionals, Building Accessibility

Our members include accessibility specialists, architects, interior designers, engineers, ADA coordinators, building officials, and others who work to make the world a more accessible place

Join us for an APAC info Q&A session! Click here to register.

APAC-BE practice test is now available! See Study Resources

Call for Proposals: 2027 APA National Conference - Submit proposals here

Application for the 2026 Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship is now open! Find out more and apply here

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Hire a Professional

Check our directory to find accessibility professionals in your area.

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Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Jim, APA members, and supporters who made an impact in the field of accessibility. We encourage students to make accessibility part of their career development.

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APAC Certification

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

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Become a Member

 

The Accessibility Professionals Association is a dynamic and diverse organization open to all professionals interested in understanding and maintaining accessibility in the United States and around the globe

2025 APA President's Award

Announcing the 2025 APA President’s Award Winner: Meghan Simecek

We are thrilled to honor Meghan Simecek, Texas Accessibility Group, with the 2025 APA President’s Award. As 2025 APA Texas Chapter President and Chair of the Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship Committee, Meghan has shown exceptional leadership. Her dedicated advocacy in dialogues with TDLR on RAS obligations has been invaluable. In addition to her RAS duties, Meghan continues to inspire as an Interior Design educator at Houston Community College.

Please join us in celebrating Meghan’s outstanding dedication, expertise, and leadership!

Member Spotlight

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson is a licensed architect and Senior Project Manager. Michael's nearly 27 years of comprehensive experience serve as the foundation for his commitment to building resilient infrastructure and advancing human-centered design.

Learn more about Michael here

Website Accessibility: APA is committed to making our website accessible to everyone. We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our site, please contact us at 512-222-3676 or CommunicationsDirector@APAaccess.org.