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John Rife Torkelson
Principle at theACCESSpartnership, l.p.

 

John Rife Torkelson founded the theACCESSpartnership, l.p., in 1997 to provide consulting services relating to accessibility for the ADA, FHA, and local building codes nationwide for architects, building owners, and institutions. He is licensed with the State of Texas and California; serves as an Accessibility/Usability Specialist with the International Code Council; and is a recognized expert on Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). In addition, John has acted as a third-party expert working on behalf of both the Plaintiff and Defense with clients as varied as the United States Department of Justice, The Equal Rights Center, and the National Fair Housing Alliance. 


John Rife Torkelson is a founding member and the incoming president of the Accessibility Professionals Association. He is also a member of the Certified Access Specialist Institute.


SESSIONS

 

"Accessibility Requirements for Accessible Means of Egress"
TDLR #26071 1 CE (TX Access Standards), AIA/CES #APA 254 1 LU|HSW,  ICC #32474 .10 CEU, ACTCP 1 elective credit

This course explores the regulations under the 2010 ADA and the reference to the International Building Code, and the application of the standards and the code jointly.

"Interpreting the Accessibility Requirements: Responses from Risk Averse to Defendable" - moderator
AIA/CES #APA 261 2 LU|HSW, ICC #33752 .20 CEU, ACTCP 2 elective credits

Accessibility in Fair Housing is different than the ADA. There can be more than one correct answer. First, we will explain which laws apply to which projects. Then, we would like to answer your questions. Bring your most vexing questions, and we’ll do our best to answer them.