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Vision and Mission

Connecting Professionals, Building Accessibility

The Accessibility Professionals Association (APA) provides a forum, resources, and continuing education to learn and share ideas about accessibility in the built environment. 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.

APA is the premier provider of continuing education (CE) in accessibility standards and regulations, offering quality training on the national ADA Standards and other current and upcoming accessibility codes and standards.

APA membership and training is open to all individuals and organizations interested in accessibility.

Vision

A national association of professionals with knowledge and expertise in pursuit of compliance with accessibility regulations related to the built and physical environment.

Mission

  • Support membership needs and organizational growth
  • Enhance professional development
  • Actively promote the services provided by our members
  • Hold our members to a high standard of professionalism and ethics
  • Facilitate consistency in the application of accessibility regulations
  • Present a unified voice in our industry
  • Actively participate in the development, interpretation, and adoption of accessibility regulations
  • Promote the value of certified accessibility specialists and consultants