The purpose of this program is to connect able bodied members of the ITE community with persons with disabilities, offer ITE participants a greater appreciation for the challenges some users face daily, and the importance of ADA-compliant designs which cater to the abilities of everyone. Our hope is that participants in this program will leave the experience with a renewed and sincere sensitivity to the needs of all users as we work to create more inclusive and equitable facilities.

3 PDHs will be offered for this event. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Agenda:

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Introductions 
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Opening Discussion 
• Panelist volunteers will offer their perspective of any challenges interacting with daily travel. 
• Background on ADA, PROWAG, etc. and the limitations of each. 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Immersive Experience 
• Panelist volunteers will navigate the route with participants and will offer their perspectives of any challenges they faced along the route. 
• Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions. 
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Panel Discussion 
• How do we translate experience to “paper” when designing? 
• Discuss challenges experienced during the tour: 
o How to overcome them? 
o How to design better? 
• How does the experience differ for people with different abilities?

Directions and Parking:

Recommended Parking:Parkway Parking Garage
Enter via: 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Enter via: E Lombard Street just west of Market Place 
prior to S Frederick Street
Ticket validation will be provided courtesy of RK&K
Please contact Kylie Snyder ([email protected]) in advance if you need accommodation or assistance

Building Entrance:
• Exit the garage via elevators or the main stairs to ground floor. 
• Enter building on Market Place side entrance

Common Non-ADA-Compliant Design Features to Observe
For Sidewalks:

If you have any event questions, please contact Pavan Velpuri and Douglas Halpert for additional information about the event. For any registration questions, please reach out to Jonathan Gan or Bo Du. We look forward to seeing you there!