City of McKinney, Texas
Direct Access has partnered with the City of McKinney, Texas to complete the self-evaluation and ADA transition plan for the city’s parks. Our consultants have conducted ADA field surveys of several of the City’s facilities and parks to make them more accessible to disabled people. The spaces include: Recreation and parks Associated parking lots Paved […]
FREE WEBINAR: Inclusive Parks – Hints and Tips for Increasing Access for People with Disabilities
Are you ready to discover innovative ways to enhance accessibility in parks and recreation spaces? Join us as Steven Mifsud, MBE, a seasoned accessibility consultant, and Direct Access CEO, delves into the world of inclusive parks and shares his insights on going beyond physical access. From event information sharing to sensory experiences and creating inclusive playgrounds, […]
A short guide to ADA Transition Planning
The aim of an ADA Transition Plan is to identify and implement improvements to a public-facing site and help it achieve compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. While many site owners think they might comply with ADA regulations by merely providing a wheelchair-accessible ramp, the reality is that a site must be […]
What to expect from Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud’s talk at the New York Build EXPO
Implementing Accessible Pedestrian Facilities: At the New York BUILD Expo 2024, Steven will present a presentation titled “Accessible Design and Inclusive City Centers: Understanding the Public Right of Way rule”. This bespoke presentation was formulated in response to the news that in August 2023, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board issued its final rule that sets out minimum […]
U.S. Access Board Issues Final Rule on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
This month, the U.S. Access Board addressed inequity of access in public spaces for people with disabilities by issuing a final rule on accessibility guidelines for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. This is a significant win in the world of accessibility for Americans with disabilities across the country, since the guidance will be universally […]
Achieving Accessible Website Compliancy
Ensuring that your website is fully accessible to disabled people is becoming an increasingly vital element in the success of any institution with a public-facing platform. Whether you are a small charity owner, servant of a local government, or CEO of a large conglomerate business, chances are you also own a website. If so, you […]