Access Code Collaborative
The Access Code Collaborative (ACC) works cooperatively with DSA to offer input and feedback regarding amendments to the accessibility regulations of the California Building Code.
The Access Code Collaborative (ACC) is a standing body of diverse, representative stakeholders who assist DSA with the regulatory process related to proposed amendments to the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code; recommend amendments to DSA that address the diverse needs of Code Beneficiaries (people who need an accessible environment) and Code Users (people who design, build, own, operate or regulate the built environments) and identify opportunities to inform stakeholder constituent groups about the code development process and encourage participation in DSA's regulatory activities.
Initial selection of ACC members was conducted by DSA and the University of California, Davis Extension Collaboration Center (UC Davis). An open application/nomination period was held to solicit applications and nominations for individuals to serve on the ACC. Members were selected with the assistance of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA).
Ongoing ACC member selection will be completed by DSA with input from DOR and CCDA.
DSA is accepting applications for ACC members on an ongoing basis. Qualified individuals can submit an application by completing the online form.
Members of the ACC were selected for a specific constituency category, to ensure all stakeholder perspectives are considered in the collaboration efforts of the ACC. While each member has been selected for a specific constituency category, many members identify with more than one constituency group, which contributes to enhanced collaboration among the group.
2023 Meetings
August 15, 2023
2022 Meetings
June 21, 2023
November 4 & 7, 2022
- Meeting Transcripts – Nov 4 (PDF) | (RTF) | (DOC)
- Meeting Transcripts – Nov 7 (PDF) | (RTF) | (DOC)
- ACC Meeting Agenda – Nov. 4, 2022 (PDF)
September 23, 2022
July 28, 2022
2021 Meetings
March 15, 2021
2020 Meetings
March 13, 2020
2019 Meetings
August 8, 2019
- Transcripts available upon request.
June 13, 2019
- Transcripts available upon request.
May 9, 2019
2018 Meetings
August 14, 2018
April 26, 2018
March 7, 2018
January 31, 2018
2017 Meetings
December 11, 2017
In June 2017, DSA sought to usher in a new era of improved stakeholder collaboration in DSA’s access code development process. To aid in attaining that goal, DSA established the ACC, a diverse, representative group that will provide input and feedback to DSA on proposed amendments to California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B regulations affecting individuals with disabilities. DSA engaged the services of UC Davis as a neutral facilitator to gather input to inform the design and operation of the ACC.
Initial Survey and Interviews of Key Stakeholders In June 2017, DSA broadly distributed an invitation to members of the DSA access regulations stakeholder community, soliciting their participation in an anonymous, electronic survey conducted by UC Davis. The purpose of the survey was to gather input on how best to form the new, representative consultative body. UC Davis received 250 completed surveys. In part, these surveys informed the selection of a group of key stakeholders for individual and small group interviews. In July 2017, UC Davis conducted individual and small group interviews of 29 key stakeholders identified through the initial survey results. The purpose of these interviews was to gather more detailed recommendations regarding how the new consultative body should be organized and tasked, and how individuals will be nominated and selected to participate on the ACC.CONTACT DSA Headquarters
Division of the State Architect
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 445-8100
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