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Tel: 512.291.8470 Fax: 512.892.7401 |
http://www.ada-texas.com ada@ada-texas.com |
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE |
Experienced consultant to companies who require compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Fair Housing Act (FHA), ANSI A117.1 and other accessibility standards. Over eleven years experience within a variety of industries including Multi-Family, Banking, Healthcare, Hospitality and Food Service, Assisted Living Communities, Commercial and Retail Facilities, Public Sector and more. Successful record of offering unique work throughout the great State of Texas and beyond; a work in which thousands of people are able to experience the fullness of life through equal access, opportunities, and treatment. |
| EXPERIENCE | |
| 1997 - present | Founder and Principal, Accessibility Design Associates, Inc., Austin, Texas. ADA performs plan reviews of construction documents and inspects completed projects for compliance with the applicable accessibility standards. Our team performs site surveys, prepares compliance reports, offers educational seminars and litigation support, aids in accessibility design and helps implement plans for accessibility upgrades. |
| 03/1995 - 01/1997 |
Accessibility Specialist, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Program, Austin, Texas. The Architectural Barriers Program addresses inquiries, provides technical assistance and general information regarding the Architectural Barriers Act and Texas Accessibility Standards, and administers the reviews and inspections required by Chapter 469 of the Texas Government Code.
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| 01/1994 - 03/1995 |
Project Coordinator, Accessibility Unlimited, San Antonio, Texas. Accessibility Unlimited is a division of SA Partnership, an architectural/interior design firm specializing in assisting clients with state and federal accessibility compliance.
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| EDUCATION | |
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The University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Cum Laude
San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas | |
| CERTIFICATIONS | |
| Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS 037), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. | |
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
Guest Speaker - Austin American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter (multiple engagements) Guest Speaker - Greater Austin Plant Engineering & Maintenance Show Guest Speaker - International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Austin Chapter Guest Speaker - Texas Parking Association Guest Speaker - American Society of Landscape Architects Guest Speaker - Texas Society of Architects Seminars - Organized and presented many accessibility seminars Participant - Understanding Texas Accessibility Conference Participant - Fair Housing Act Accessibility Workshop Board Member/Charter Member - Texas Registered Accessibility Specialists Association Member - TDLR's New State Accessibility Standards Task Force Committee Member - Coalition of Texan's with Disabilities Editor/Publisher - TAS Review (1997-1999) |