Award-winning
ADA Accessibility Consultants
DOBETM certified Universal Design and Accessibility experts.
Established in 2004, we help organizations create inclusive environments that meet and exceed Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) guidelines.
Our team of people with disabilities gives us a unique insight into how to improve accessibility.


Consultancy
Enabling you to go beyond mere ADA and local building code compliance to creating inclusive environments.

Media
Our recording studios and tactile production facilities produce a wide variety of accessible information – empowering people.
A Selection of
Our Work

Kitsap Transit – Connecting Communities
Direct Access has collaborated with Kitsap Transit, based in Bremerton and Seattle, Washington, to implement their disability ADA Transition Plan. Our dedicated network of access consultants delivered team member surveys and audited Read More

City of Philadelphia
Enhancing Emergency Shelter Accessibility in Philadelphia In the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Direct Access is working alongside the Managing Director’s Office (MDO), the Office of Homeless Services (OHS), the Mayor’s Office for People with Read More

Starbucks Corporation
Starbucks Corporation Starbucks, the world largest coffeehouse chain is innovating in the retail sector. Direct Access were part of a consortium that included Starbucks’ internal team, retail partners, individuals with Read More

Town of North Reading, MA
North Reading, a town in Middlesex County and a northern outlying suburb of Boston, Massachusetts commissioned Direct Access to undertake the ADA Transition Plan for the town. The ADA Transition Read More

City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
The City of Fayetteville, the second largest in the state, commissioned Direct Access to undertake facility audits of key buildings to support Fayetteville with its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Some of Read More

City of Allen, Texas
Direct Access has partnered with the City of Allen, Texas to complete the self-evaluation and ADA transition plan for the city’s parks. Working with the City of Allen’s Parks and Read More
Latest
News

How Access Audits inform effective Evacuation Plans for Care Homes
Throughout history, buildings have generally been constructed to accommodate the needs of people without disabilities while ignoring those who do have them. As low as building standards can and have often been, however, the idea that care homes might not be truly accessible to residents is a worrying one for
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The Crucial Role of Sensory Accessibility in Environmental Design
Sensory accessibility is a crucial facet which we advocate to be embedded into every element of our built environment. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of their condition, can fully participate in their environment, whether that’s at school, college, the workplace, or in leisure settings. Yet within our particular line of
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Direct Access celebrates World Engineering Day 2025
World Engineering Day 2025 is about celebrating the contributions of engineers in shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering,” highlights the essential role that engineering plays in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Â At Direct Access, our team of dedicated access consultants and
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Building a Better Future: The Importance of Accessible Housing for All
Ever since the pandemic occurred half a decade ago, the way we use our homes has shifted significantly. That is to say, in addition to being our nest, the global shift in attitude towards working from home has transformed our personal sanctuaries into workplaces. For disabled people across the country, this
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Unlocking Inclusive Design: Mastering the Key Principles of Accessibility
Offering accessibility as a service has been a cornerstone of our work for nearly two decades. Our philosophy is straightforward: we help organizations—whether public or private—move away from exclusive design practices and become more inclusive for people with disabilities. But the real challenge lies in recognizing that accessibility is not
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Breaking Barriers: How New DOT Guidelines are Paving the Way for Accessible Public Transportation
On December 18th 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule adopting the Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) as part of its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for new construction and alterations of transit stops in the public right-of-way. Starting January 17, 2025, all
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Why the inevitability of disability means we should demand more from built environments
As a team of disabled people, Direct Access is of the view that urban infrastructure throughout history has favored the convenience of a wholly inaccurate and idealistic idea of what a society “should be”. Put simply, most human settlements are largely discriminatory toward people with disabilities, favoring the needs of
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How accessible tourism invigorates community engagement and boosts business
Irrespective of the financial and social benefits the travel and tourism industry can provide to businesses who facilitate these experiences, the ability to travel and enjoy products, services, and environments is a fundamental right for every person with a disability. As such, it is the responsibility of these same businesses
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How to facilitate inclusive Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered a sustainable alternative to traditional vehicles. This is due to the lower emissions they produce and the opportunity to reduce society’s dependence on fossil fuels their introduction to our roads presents. However, it is equally important that EVs are accessible and inclusive as their usage
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Address
68 Harrison Avenue
6th Floor
Boston
MA 02111
4600 140th Avenue North
Suite 180
Clearwater
FL 33762

68 Harrison Avenue,
6th Floor,
Boston,
MA 02111.
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4600 140th Avenue North,
Suite 180,
Clearwater,
FL 33762.
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