IAAP Certified Professionals in Accessible Built Environments (CPABE) Level One

Issued by International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)

IAAP Certified Professionals in Accessible Built Environments (CPABE) Level One: Associate illustrate their ability to conduct assessment or audits and issue comments/recommendations in compliance with standards, codes, and legislation to remove barriers and enhance the built environment to meet the needs of disabled people. Associate defines what accessible built environment professionals are expected to know and increase best practices based on principles of universal design.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Years
Cost Paid

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Earning Criteria

The candidates for CPABE Level One: Associate may be new to the profession (3-5 years) or have a new focus on accessibility as a design/building professional.
Three to five years of experience with a focus on accessibility as a design/building/public spaces professional (architect, engineers, urban planner, etc).
Participation in at least three (3) accessibility assessments, two examples must be submitted.
Pass a proctored closed book, 100-question, multiple-choice exam. The pass rate on the CPABE Level One Exam is 75%.
Agree to uphold Code of Conduct and Ethics as an accessibility professional.
The CPABE Level One is maintained across three years with ongoing professional development, sharing knowledge, and leadership activities.
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