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The Great Lakes ADA Center invites you to register for the upcoming Arts-n-Rec session titled “The Bumpy Path Ahead: Accessibility Considerations for Exterior Surfaces,” featuring:
- Bill Botton, Accessibility Consultant, PlayCore
- Jennifer Skulski, Principal, Skulski Consulting, LLC
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:
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of various exterior surfaces for people with disabilities.
- Discuss common issues affecting the accessibility of exterior surfaces, including installation and maintenance issues.
- 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.
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Format: Zoom Webinar Platform (closed captioning will be provided via Zoom and Stream Text link option)
Cost: No Charge
Registration Required: Registration for this session can be found on the schedule page at www.ada-artsnrec.org. (If you do not have an account with our system, you will be required to establish one before registering.)
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Continuing Education Recognition: ADA Coordinator Certification, AIA HSW CES, California Architects Board, ICC, Certificate of Attendance
Questions should be directed to webinars@adaconferences.org
