The mission of the Center for National Accessibility Training Standards (CNATS) is to advance accessibility, inclusion, and compliance by establishing nationally recognized training and certification standards for ADA professionals, inspectors, coordinators, agencies, and organizations. CNATS is committed to equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge, tools, and professional standards necessary to identify barriers, conduct thorough accessibility inspections, and promote equal access for all people through education, certification, and leadership in accessibility practices.
Building Accessibility Through Training, Standards, and Leadership
CNATS provides professional education and certification programs focused on accessibility compliance, ADA inspections, and accessibility leadership. Our mission is to equip individuals, organizations, and agencies with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify barriers, improve accessibility, and promote equal access for all.
ADA Inspection Training & Compliance Reporting
CNATS trains professionals and organizations to conduct thorough ADA accessibility inspections of facilities, properties, programs, and public spaces. Our training focuses on understanding accessibility standards, identifying compliance issues, documenting barriers, and preparing professional compliance and mitigation reports.
Participants learn how to:
– Conduct ADA site inspections
– Identify accessibility barriers and non-compliant conditions
– Evaluate facilities against ADA standards and guidelines
– Prepare professional compliance reports
– Develop mitigation recommendations and corrective action plans
– Promote safer, more inclusive environments
Our programs are designed for consultants, municipalities, property managers, educational institutions, businesses, contractors, and organizations seeking to improve accessibility and reduce compliance risk.
ADA Coordinator Training & Certification
CNATS provides specialized training for individuals serving as ADA Coordinators within public entities, educational institutions, corporations, healthcare systems, and private organizations. ADA Coordinators play a critical role in ensuring accessibility compliance, managing accommodation processes, addressing accessibility concerns, and helping organizations create inclusive environments.
Our ADA Coordinator training programs focus on:
– ADA compliance management
– Accessibility policies and procedures
– Accommodation coordination
– Accessibility planning and implementation
– Complaint response and resolution
– Communication and inclusion best practices
– Leadership in accessibility and equal access initiatives
Through practical, standards-based education, CNATS helps prepare professionals to confidently lead accessibility efforts within their organizations.