Texas Accessibility Academy
The Texas Accessibility Academy
TAA examines the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules,
the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards, and their relationship to the ADA and 2010 ADA Standards
What is the Texas Accessibility Academy?
The Texas Accessibility Academy is a comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules, and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). The two-day course also explains how the TABA and TAS relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
The course is 16 hours of continuing education. You may register for either one or both days of the Academy (8 CE hours each). For any day you attend, you must attend the entire day to receive the continuing education credit. If you want to attend both days, you must register for both days.
Marsha Godeaux and Jonathan Sparks of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) teach the class on both days. To see the course schedule and learn more, visit TDLR's page about TAA.
Who are the TAA instructors?
Marsha Godeaux
Marsha is a Program Specialist VI at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. She has worked within the Architectural Barriers program for the last 15 years. She started as a plan reviewer and has worked her way up to program supervisor. She has a bachelor’s in environmental design from A&M University and a master’s in architecture from Texas Tech University. She is a mother of 3 and, in her spare time, volunteers with the Scouts BSA.
Jonathan Sparks
Jonathan is a Program Specialist III at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. He has been with the Architectural Barriers program of TDLR since April 2021. Prior to working with TDLR, Jonathan has worked in many different fields such as physical security, automotive technician, and logistics. He brings a variety of knowledge and is a valuable member of the Architectural Barriers team. He is a native Austinite and attended Pflugerville High School. After graduating, Jonathan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Motor Transportation Operator and is a combat veteran.