Our Services
Universal Designers & Consultants (UD&C) is an architectural design and consulting firm that specializes in helping clients address their accessibility and Universal Design needs. We are known and respected throughout the industry and our clients benefit from our team’s creativity and in-depth knowledge of Universal Design, disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related building codes.
ADA/Accessibility Compliance
UD&C is an architectural design and consulting firm specializing in Universal Design and accessibility. From surveys and assessments to design and implementation, our team can assist with your project — regardless of size.
We can assist you in meeting all of your accessibility needs, from determining the accessibility of one facility to developing an entire corporate accessibility management program and ADA compliance strategy. Additionally we work with designers and developers to help them meet (or exceed) the letter and spirit of these regulations. Learn more...
Assessment and Surveys
Our team can evaluate your facility and outline steps and specific changes needed to bring your facility into compliance with the ADA and improve overall accessibility. We can review your plans at any stage in the design and construction process and give you a detailed report, with photos, identifying accessibility issues (citing the specific guidelines, codes and regulations) and suggesting practical solutions. We have a time-tested quality assurance program that assures you are getting accurate, high quality information and solutions for your project every time. Learn more...
Plan & Design Review
UD&C provides accessibility and ADA compliance plan review services for designs created by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, contractors and other building design and construction professionals. Our in-depth knowledge of the intent of accessibility regulations enables us to help develop alternative equivalent facilitation solutions when literal compliance is not reasonable or practical. Learn more...
When you need a speaker on the American Disabilities Act, accessibility, Universal Design, or what's happening with the ADA regulations we can provide a knowledgeable presenter who will bring clarity and insight to the topic. Presentations are tailored to address the needs and concerns of specific audiences and can include practical advice and ideas.
Training and Seminars
When you or your staff need training in ADA requirements, Universal Design, the new ADA/ABA-AG, accessibility or what's happening with the ADA regulations in general, we can provide training tailored specifically to your needs. Learn more...
Expert Witness Assistance and/or Testimony
UD&C provides defense and plaintiff expert witness and consulting services to both private and public entities. We can review documents; provide representation at meetings and negotiations; prepare reports; participate in depositions; offer courtroom observations and testimony; and other similar activities. Our opinions are consistent and presented in a clear, straightforward manner, allowing attorneys to quickly ascertain how to support their clients. Learn more...
Telephone Consultation on Technical Issues
Because some people need accessibility information and assistance on an immediate basis, UD&C provides printed and video material as well as telephone and on-site consultation.
Residential
With our custom Residential Design Services we can help you plan ahead. We can design features for your new or existing home that will enable you to live safely and comfortably in your own home as your needs change. Learn more...
Fees
UD&C works with you to develop a fee structure to fit your requirements. We can create a "not to exceed" fixed amount when we have a clear scope of work. Otherwise, we can work on a time and materials basis. We provide frequent updates on hours expended on your project so that there are no surprises in the end. We want to give you the highest value at the lowest cost.
Contact us to discuss your project and how we may be of service.