How can a project team plan for accessibility success in their design and construction projects? We break it down for you in three simple steps. 1. Don’t design to the minimum Measurement standards and construction tolerances are typical concepts in all areas of design and construction. The question is often “how much off …
LCM is developing an ADA Transition Plan with Ohio University. By working together, the plan improves the accessibility of the University’s main campus.
The Chicago Housing Authority and its project partners consistently rely on LCM to evaluate compliance with UFAS, FHA, ADA, ADAAG, and the Chicago Building Code for multifamily properties. CHA retained LCM as a third party certifier to verify compliance with applicable accessibility regulations and code requirements in Senior, Family, and Scattered Site Housing developments, as …
LCM teaches clients how to perform their own surveys and assessments. Options include classroom training, field instruction, webinars, or the production of videos and guideline standards. Why a training program? A variety of situations may prompt a business to initiate an training program: confronting litigation getting ahead of potential complaints assessing properties under renovation to …
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LCM assisted the University of Minnesota, Mankato to develop an ADA Title II Transition Plan. The plan addresses barriers to programs and services on the school’s 303-acre campus. We structured a phased approach to meet the University’s goals, schedule, and budget. First, we conducted a physical survey of 45 facilities, pedestrian routes, and parking areas …
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Construction Type New, Renovation LCM plays a significant role in making Chicago Public Schools facilities and programs more accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. Our work addresses ADA and local code compliance for new construction, additions, and alterations. Since a major Capital Improvement Program initiated in 1996, we have worked with CPS staff, …
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sponsors Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST to promote Fair Housing Act compliance. Nearly 40 million multifamily buildings are subject to the FHA’s design and construction requirements. As Program Manager for FHA FIRST, LCM provides technical guidance to the public through a comprehensive training curriculum, a toll-free Design and …
LCM conducted a campus accessibility evaluation to help Missouri State University update its ADA Title II Transition Plan. Tailoring the process to a limited budget, LCM evaluated all campus routes and buildings constructed before 1993. We documented the facilities assessment findings in a comprehensive report. The document identified noncompliant elements found in each building with …
LCM provided accessibility consulting to facilitate an ADA Title II Transition Plan and Self Evaluation for the City of Chicago. Our team gathered and analyzed voluminous data from 44 unique municipal departments. Many of the departments operated multiple sites and offered hundreds of programs throughout the city. Evaluating the broad scope of facilities and programs …
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Project Involvement at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, consultant to KPMB Architects Welsh-Ryan Arena Renovation, consultant to HOK The Commons, consultant to Ennead Architects Jacobs Center Alterations Committed to serving a diverse community, the University sought to establish an implementation plan for enhancing campus accessibility. LCM conducted a comprehensive assessment of existing buildings, parking, …
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