*  UPDATE on the CASp Workshops in Del Mar and Sacramento
* April 26 Presentation with Round Table Discussion - Free CEU in Sacramento
* April 27 Board Meeting in Sacramento with SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Update on the CASp workshops held in Del Mar and Sacramento.
Last month CLCID alerted all interior designers to attend the CASp workshops to learn about the Division of the State Architect's "Certified Access Specialist
Program". Currently, the program is being set up for licensed architects and licensed landscape architects only.
As Certified Interior Designers plans include disabled access, CLCID understands
the importance of this program and how it could negatively affect a CID's practice and their projects. CLCID urged designers to attend and request they not be excluded from this important program.
Here is our update report on these hearings which were held in Del Mar on March 31 and in Sacramento on April 4:
Each hearing was attended by approximately 20 interior designers including representatives from CLCID, Douglas Stead, Executive Director of CCIDC, plus
dozens of others including accessibility advocates, representatives from the DSA, panelists and an independent facilitator.
The meetings were well-organized and run by the independent facilitator. They had a system of color-coded topic forms where one could write a question pertaining to
that particular topic. The facilitator would call upon each person with a question and/or comment and then the DSA representatives would reply, if appropriate. The
format was somewhat relaxed which led to a good interchange of thoughts and ideas.
The interior designers in attendance were mostly CID's (those certified by the
California Council for Interior Design Certification - CCIDC). When the CID's were called upon to comment on the program, it was apparent they objected to the CASp
proposal to create the "Access Architect" category which would exclude Certified Interior Designers and negatively affect their practice.
The accessibility advocates indicated they wanted stronger enforcement of the ADA and Title 24 regulations. The interior designers made it clear that as a profession
they have been designing for disabled access for almost 30 years, whereas the architects have not.
An interior design educator from UCLA spoke on how universal design is an integral
part of the interior design curriculum for all schools and universities and in contrast, this is still not a part of the curriculum for architectural schools (which still focus
mostly on site development, planning and design theory). She also mentioned that interior design examinations focus a substantial part on universal design (whereas
the Architects Registration Exam doesn't even touch the subject).
Many good points were made about interior designers education, examination and
practice which includes disabled access. Douglas Stead pointed out that in order to become a Certified Interior Designer in the state of California candidates must pass
the CCRE (California Codes and Regulations Exam) which includes disabled access testing.
As CLCID's and interior designers concerns were heard, the discussion by the
DSA staff turned to the possibility of removing the classification of "Access Architect" and changing it to "Certified Access Design Professional".
It is important for us to continue the dialogue with the DSA about this program and CLCID has invited them (as well as CALBO) to speak at our upcoming Board Meeting on April 27 in Sacramento. (See below)
April 26 Presentation with Round Table Discussion - FREE CEU
Meet Those Shaping the Future of California Interior Design
STUDENTS WELCOME!
CLCID Presentation with Round Table Discussion
Free .1 CEU Credit - "Strengthening California Interior Design Law"
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location:
SMUD-Rubicon Room
6301 "S" Street
Sacramento, CA. 95817
Topics for discussion include:
* California Legislative Coalitions
* Interior Design Education
* Testing for Interior Design Registration
Those invited to participate in the Round Table discussion include:
* Representative from the California Senate, Business and Professions Committee
* California Legislative Coalition for Interior Design (CLCID)
* Coalition for Interior Design Accountability (CIDA)
* Council for Interior Design Accreditation
* National Association of Schools for Art and Design (NASAD)
* National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ)
* Council for Qualification of Residential Interior Designers Exam (CQRID)
* National Kitchen and Bath Association Exam (NKBA)
* California Council for Interior Design Certification CCRE Exam (CCIDC )
This is an open meeting.
RSVP: If you would like to attend this Presentation and CEU, RSVP by e-mail to CLCID or call (800) 79-CLCID or Fax (909) 899-7129
April 27, 2006
CLCID Board of Directors Meeting with Special Guest Speakers
Open to all interior designers and the general public
Date: April 27, 2006
Time: 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guest Speakers, Meeting, Includes Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet your Legislators at the State Capitol Building
Place: Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA. 96814
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:
9:30 a.m.
Matthew Wheeler, the new Administrator of California Building Officials (CALBO)
We are honored to have Mr. Wheeler meet CLCID to provide information on how we can
build on past successes with CALBO and continue to work together to improve the process of plan submittal for Certified Interior Designers.
11:00 a.m.
Mark Smith,
Associate Architect, DSA – Office of Universal Design
Michael Mankin, Supervising Architect, DSA – Office of Universal Design (Chief of the Office)
We are pleased to have these representatives from the Department of the State Architect to discuss the Certified Access Specialist Program (CASp). If you could not attend the Del
Mar or Sacramento CASp workshop, this is your opportunity to learn about the program and voice your concerns about CID's being included. RSVP IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.
There is NO CHARGE for the Board Meeting but meals are optional.
Continental Breakfast and Lunch $50 per person.
DEADLINE TO RSVP with meals is Tuesday, April 25.
DEADLINE TO RSVP without meals is Wednesday, April 26.
RSVP TO CLCID by e-mail office@clcid.org
or phone (800) 79-CLCID or Fax (909) 899-7129
Hotel questions?: Contact Hotel event coordinator Jennifer 916/ 384-0139
This is an open meeting to all interior designers and the general public.
All CLCID Directors, individual members and member Chapter Officers are
encouraged to attend. Your participation is important! Thank you.
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