John Caprarelli is a Professional Engineer, Building Official and Certified Access Specialist with 22 years of experience in the construction industry. He has a passion for accessibility and helping others understand the code on a practical level. John has been creating and presenting accessibility courses for 11 years. He was awarded the CALBO Training Institute Educator of the Year in 2022 in recognition of his record breaking student evaluations and the originality of his course materials, specifically detailed diagrams and visuals to assist the understanding and enforcing California accessibility standards. John also offers his website, www.AccessToolkit.com, as a resource for construction professionals. When he's not studying the code, John spends time with his wife, son and daughter, hiking, biking and trying not to get into too much trouble!