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.

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Consultancy

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

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Media

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

A Selection of

Our Work

Latest

News

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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) 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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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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Get In Touch

How can we help you today?

A member of our award-winning accessibility team will be in contact. If you would like to communicate in a specific way, please let us know.

Address

68 Harrison Avenue
6th Floor
Boston
MA 02111

4600 140th Avenue North
Suite 180
Clearwater
FL 33762

Phone & Email

Email:
info@directaccess.group

Phone:
(727) 478-2652

Fax:
(617) 518-5314

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68 Harrison Avenue,
6th Floor,
Boston,
MA 02111.

 

4600 140th Avenue North,
Suite 180,
Clearwater,
FL 33762.

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