Any recommendations for consultants who specialize in the expanded concept of Universal Design?

Hi Kristen Valerie Fletcher here in Boston has been at the forefront of this for three decades. I have often brought her in for workshops with clients and it always provides value (and she has a voice that should be on radio, like a female Carl Elefante). She and her team work across the world. https://www.humancentereddesign.org/inclusive-design/principles Jean Carroon, FAIA, LEED Fellow Principal - Design, Preservation and Sustainability Goody Clancy 617 850 6651 (direct) 617 285 5936 (mobile) [Goody Clancy] “Building reuse is climate action!” – Lori Ferriss https://www.architects.org/news/the-new-net-zero https://www.architects.org/programs/embodied-carbon 12 part Carbon 101 program begins on June 1 From:

If you're looking for the disabled person's perspective and consultation, you may want to also check out this organization -- https://www.disabledlist.org/

Kristen - this is more in the "tools/resources" category than the consultant, but if you aren't already aware of it you may want to check out the Innovative Solutions for Universal Design (isUD) program. They have resources and a framework that may be helpful: https://thisisud.com 

I wasn't aware of the program until the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh committed to pursuing certification on a project we were involved with. They handled the bulk of the certification effort in-house, so I wouldn't claim to be the expert, but I'd be happy to share the PM's info. I'm sure she would be willing to talk about the experience, but there's a nice writeup on it here too: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2019/10/universal-design.html   

Kristen, Chris Downey is another name to consider. He is a blind architect in the Bay Area, as well as a teacher and universal design advocate. http://arch4blind.com/ Jeremy  

Hi: Gina Hilberry is based in St. Louis and works nationally on accessibility/universal design in projects. She's deeply knowledgeable about the needs of communities with disabilities and inclusive design. I highly recommend her. Gina@cohenhilberry.com http://cohenhilberry.com/ Mary Ann Lazarus maryannlazarus2@gmail.com mobile: 314.805.9332