Services

Our services for accessibility in the built environment include accessibility compliance consulting and professional seminars for organizations and groups.

Accessibility Compliance Consulting

We consult with Architects, Building Owners, Developers, Property Managers, Attorneys, and Tenants, for accessibility issues with both the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (ADAS) and the California Building Codes (CBC).

Research, analysis, and clarifications on Access issues
Navigation and interpretation for implementation of the California Building Codes and Federal ADA Standards
Facility surveys with detailed reports delineating items in non-compliance for Access in existing buildings
Building reviews at the completion of construction for conformance with Access codes and regulations
Review of construction documents for Access compliance for both alterations and new construction
Property Access Assessment Reports in support of due diligence efforts for property procurement
Litigation support services related to Access in the built environment

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Seminars & Training for Organizations & Groups

We provide professional seminars and customized presentations intended to help your team, company, or professional organization get educated about important accessibility subjects that affect your business.

Topical seminars for architects, facilities and property managers, interior designers, landscape, civil engineers, & others involved in the built environment
Designed for professional organizations, companies and departments, other professional and municipal groups
Topics include full range of subject matter relevant to accessibility. See our list of seminars here.
Customized seminars based on your specific needs are available

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Testimonials

“…appreciate your continued diligence and attention to detail in the reports. The reports are thorough and accurate, which makes our job much easier as we can focus out attention on other Department priorities.”
— Todd Schmit Supervising Landscape Architect, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation

“We just wanted to express our gratitude for expediting the park accessibility report for us. We truly appreciate all of your hard work, time and efforts. Your quick turnaround has helped us to prepare more thoroughly for our upcoming community meeting at the park.”
— Marcy Anderson, PLA County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation - Landscape Architect – Design Section

“The report of Plaintiff’s expert [Janis Kent] was crucial to the Court’s decision to grant the Motion for Summary Judgment.”

Citation:

Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney Fees at 5-6, Wagenfeld v. M15 Concert Bar & Grill, LLC, No. EDCV16-1012-MWF (SPx) (USDC C.D. Cal. June 27, 2017).
— Hon. Michael W. Fitzgerald United States District Judge

Janis Kent is the best. Other CASp’s just don’t have the depth or resources that she can bring to bear on a project. It doesn’t stop me from arguing with her, but apparently that is ok – she’s from New York originally…
— Jerome Scott AIA, LEED AP, CSI, CDT, ICC Director of Construction Administration TSM Inc.

Janis Kent has been a knowledgable, valuable resource on all topics related to accessible building design. I have relied on her educational and consulting services in my architectural practice, and will continue to consult with her in the future.
— Dean Nota Architect FAIA

“Janis is our go-to person whenever issues requiring interpretation of CBC/ADA arise. She is knowledgable, thorough and being an architect herself helps her better understand the challenges we face implementing the ever more detailed accessibility requirements.”
— Ron Bernhardt AIA Retail Design Collaborative

I always look to Janis for all my accessibility questions for all of my projects… Today all our Project managers refer to Stepping Thru Accessibility to make sure our projects comply.
— Dave Street Project Manager Westland Real Estate Group

Stepping Thru Accessibility has been an excellent source of information and guidance for our parking-related accessibility designs. Their reference materials are invaluable to helping us keep up with accessibility issues related to parking design. With today’s technologies, e.g. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, it seems that this is ever evolving. We are always in need of accurate resources for our parking designs and Stepping Thru Accessibility is one of our most trusted resources!
— David L. Vogel Managing Partner Parking Design Group, LLP