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Access by Design is a woman owned business providing a full range of Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility compliance consulting services to public entities and to the private sector.

ADA Accessibility Compliance Audits are frequently necessary to determine compliance with the accessibility requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990" (ADA). The ADA requires goods and services offered by public accommodations, programs and services provided by state and local government entities, and all new commercial construction as well as alterations and the "path of travel" serving them, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals who have disabilities. Without a survey to identify potential obstacles, it is nearly impossible to comply with these mandates.

Barrier Removal Projects require a pragmatic approach to integrating the letter of the law with the spirit of the law when eliminating barriers in the built environment. Access by Design offers this perspective as well as drawings, specifications, and project management to assure that implementation complies with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)/Standards for Accessible Design.

Training of key personnel is advisable. Having a thorough understanding of the law is imperative, not only for planning and implementing design projects, but in evaluating product claims. The Access by Design workshop addresses specific staff training objectives to meet the client's particular needs.

Plan Check of drawings for planned alterations or new construction will assure compliance with ADA Accessibility Guidelines. The ADAAG has not yet been adopted by most building codes, and local building officials are not responsible for enforcing the ADA. A separate review eliminates the guesswork surrounding the Federal disability access requirements.

Signage Programs when well designed, address not only the needs of people with disabilities, but make wayfinding easier for anyone using the site or building. Installing effective signage is often considered to be a relatively simple and inexpensive way to address some of the access requirements for existing facilities.

Additional services available:

Access and travel guide development.

Facility Master Planning, Interior Design, and Project Management.

The Accessibility Design Library, an ADAAG program for AutoCAD.

Web page development

Text Home Page | Text Version Index | Graphics Home Page

Site Sponsors | Links & Resources | Access Products
ADA Enforcement | Recent Updates | Hints & Tips

Bulletin Board | Site Additions & Updates | The Journal | Active Living

ADAAG Figures (graphics ahead!) | ADAAG AutoCAD Files
About Access by Design | Consulting Services

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