How do ADA Title II and Title III differ?
Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act both address provisions for accessibility in the built environment.
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Parks & Recreation
Our ADA accessibility specialists help organizations understand how to address the many challenges posed by the built and natural environment for people with disabilities.
Experience
We will serve as your strategic partners in delivering equitable solutions for physical access and offering cost-effective recommendations for barrier removal and accessibility improvements.
- Investigation of the Federal and Local Regulations, Codes, Standards, and Policies
- Development or Review of Organizations’ Accessibility Design Guidelines
- ADA Title II Transition Plans – State and Local Institutions
- ADA Title III Barrier Removal Plans – Private Institutions
- ADA Compliance Plans
- Facility Assessments/Audits
- Exterior Route Assessments/Audit
- ADA Compliance Peer Reviews – Plan and Construction
- Program Accessibility Evaluation
- Legal Support for ADA Complaints and Settlements
- Architectural Support
- ADA Accessibility Training
- Universal/Inclusive Design Consulting
We offer subject matter expert, testifying expert, neutral third-party, and Independent Licensed Architect services, guiding clients through litigation or consent decree agreements. Our ADA specialists are able to support in the following areas:
- Development or Review of Organizations’ Accessibility Design Guidelines
- Assessment and Analysis of Alleged Barriers
- Joint Inspections with Plaintiff and Defendant
- Interior and Exterior Route Assessment
- Grievance Policy Review
- ADA Compliance Plans
Our technical assistance and design guidance provide clarity and perspective in the practical application of accessibility regulations. We offer strategies for new construction and renovation projects that meet aesthetic and business considerations and are welcoming to people with and without disabilities.
As part of the design team, we provide:
- ADA Compliance Peer Reviews – Plan and Construction
- Accessibility Remediation Design Services
- Universal/Inclusive Design Consulting
Our architecture and accessibility services naturally lend themselves to an inclusive design specialty. Following the Principles of Universal Design, we offer guidance on refining the minimum accessibility standards with design solutions that lead to universally usable environments, opening opportunities for many individuals to participate more fully in society.
- Development of Design Guidelines
- Design Consulting
- Zero-curb Analysis & Recommendations
Facts & Figures
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parks and golf courses
14
cities and counties
4,000+
structures surveyed
Fitness Centers
Forest Preserves
Golf Courses
Mini-Golf
Monuments
Parks
Playgrounds
Public Gardens
Tech Experiences
Trails
Parking
Waterfront
Knowledge
ADA Title II Transition Plan
Title II of the ADA protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in services, programs, and activities provided by government entities.
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Accessibility Training Program
Our training curriculum teaches how to perform surveys and assessments through classroom training, field instruction, webinars, or the production of videos and guideline standards.
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Doug Anderson
Partner
Katherine Susmilch
Associate Principal