Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, Abilities UNlimited, Inc. has been retained to assist local, county, and state governments and private sector businesses with a wide range of ADA compliance projects. These services include the interpretation of regulations, assessment of new construction and existing facilities, and establishment of an ADA assessment and compliance plan as it applies to the buildings, facilities, services, and functions. Examples of these services include the following types of activities:

State and Local Government Services Provide interpretation of ADA Title II requirements Conduct Architectural Site Plan Reviews of specified municipal buildings and facilities Conduct field inspections and evaluations of existing facilities where public access is required as identified in ADA Title II.

Identify locations and numbers of facilities where public access is required.

Identify physical obstacles that impede accessibility to individuals with disabilities as specified in ADA Title II and any other applicable guidelines.

Summarize and compile assessment findings in a database.

Recommend method to be utilized to remove obstacles and provide accessible facilities.

Assist in estimation of projected costs for ADA modifications and revisions.

Recommend system for prioritization of efforts to eliminate any identified barriers.

Assist in the development of a schedule for implementing recommendations, if any, consistent with ADA Title II.

Development of an electronic database and reports for tracking program compliance issues.

Establish a database that interface with geographic information systems (GIS).

Assist with the completion of the ADA compliance report and Transition Plan

Work with staff, attend meetings, and make presentations.

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail
Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail
Phoenix City Hall Building (New)
Phoenix Historic City Hall Building
Phoenix City Council Chambers
Valdemar A. Cordova Municipal Courts Bldg.
Calvin Goode Municipal Building
Phoenix Police & Public Safety Building
Water Services Dept. Buildings
State, & Local Governments
State of Arizona
City of Bridgeport, Connecticut
City of Phoenix
City of Casa Grande, Arizona
City of Chandler, AZ
City of Scottsdale, AZ
City of Tempe, AZ
City of Glendale, AZ
City of Surprise, AZ
Phoenix Personnel Department Building

Provide interpretation of ADA Title I and Title III requirements

Conduct Architectural Site Plan Reviews of specified buildings and facilities for compliance with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines, ANSI A117.1, IBC 2003/6, and other applicable codes and standards.

Conduct field inspections and evaluations of existing facilities where employee and / or public access are required as identified in ADA Title III.

Development of an electronic database and reports for tracking program compliance issues.

Recommend system for prioritization of efforts to eliminate any identified barriers.

Assist with the completion of the ADA compliance Self Assessment Report and Transition Plan

Corporate & Office Buildings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Wells Fargo Bank, Arizona
Bank of America, Arizona & New Mexico
Bank One, Arizona
Marshall Properties
JP Morgan Chase Bank, AZ
Phoenix Newspapers, Inc
University Plaza Shopping Center
West Highlands Shopping Center
Marriott Hotels
Orleans Hotel & Casino Resort
AmeriHost Inn, Metropolis, IL
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Sun Country Credit Union
World Bank, Tempe, AZ

References - 2007 / 8

Mike Perfette

City of Phoenix
Public Works Department
101 South Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 262-4472

Sandra Remy

City Of Phoenix
Street Transportation Department

Phoenix, AZ
(602) 262-6450

Joyce Grossman
City of Phoenix

Equal Opportunity Department

Phoenix, AZ

Jean M. Poe
City of Surprise
Risk Management
12425 West Bell Road, Suite D100

Cindy Garcia, RPA
Wells Fargo Bank
Regional Property Manager
Corporate Properties Group
100 West Washington, 14th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003

(602) 378-4729

Ruben Lozano
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona
PO Box 13466
Phoenix, AZ 85002-3466

602-864-5427

Bryce Baker
Alliance Residential Company
2700 East Sunset Rd. #15

(702) 798.8955 x 204

Eddie Garcia
SmithGroup Inc.
455 North Third Street, Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 265-2200