Registered Accessibility Specialist

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A Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) is a professional licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine if a part of the built environment (building, park, sidewalk, parking lot) is compliant with the Texas Architectural Barriers Act and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). A RAS reviews construction documents to determine accessible design and inspects finished buildings to verify accessible construction.

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