ADA Consulting

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Accessibility Surveys

MCIL has been conducting surveys of residential, commercial, community, educational and government properties for ADA compliance since 1993.  The surveys are performed using formal assessment tools and the ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines).

All surveys begin with the path of travel from the parking lot/transit stop into the facility.  Once inside, the survey includes getting around the building, accessing its goods and services and using any other amenities available to an individual.  

Compliance surveys may be performed on any of three levels.  The first, easiest and least expensive is a walk-thru of the facility.  MCIL notes problematic areas and makes recommendations for accessibility compliance.  The facility, on tour with MCIL, takes notes.  

The second level involves MCIL making a more thorough survey including a narrative report.  Recommendations are given for each area that needs to achieve compliance.

The third level involves a comprehensive survey, detailing the entire facility. This survey includes a formal report that lists the barriers and various solutions.  Recommendations are given in priority order.

MCIL's compliance surveys are conducted from the perspective of a person with a disability. While the surveys are conducted to assist the facility achieve full compliance standards, we can also make recommendations that go beyond the letter of the law to achieve a functional, practical application of accessibility .

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 Braille Embossing

MCIL can Braille written text for business, schools and government organizations. Certain items, such as meeting agendas and minutes, can be put into Braille and sent the same day. Annual and periodic reports, articles, pamphlets, brochures, promotional information and other materials can be easily put into Braille.  In addition, restaurant menus, hotel information and other material that periodically requires updates can be saved by MCIL, modified as needed and on demand put into Braille.

Teachers in schools, colleges and universities can have lesson plans, handouts, homework assignments, tests and math and accounting work put into Braille. MCIL uses Nemeth software to put math into Braille. We are unable to produce large volume work such as text books; however, MCIL can produce audio tapes of books, as a reasonable accommodation, in lieu of Braille.

MCIL's rates are $35 for initial set up and $1.00/Braille page. Depending on the request and for an additional charge, MCIL can bind and cover the Braille document to produce a truly professional and quality product.

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Disability Sensitivity and Awareness

MCIL, from a first person perspective, provides training to groups, business and organizations who wish to become more familiar with the specific and differing needs of people with disabilities in a wide variety of  situations.   Training areas are customized to the audience and can be from one hour to several days in duration.  

Training can be geared, for example, to businesses which cater to the public, to employers who want to know how to work effectively with individuals with disabilities in the work setting; and, to organizations needing to develop formal personnel policies and procedures for all employees.  

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Spanish Language Translation

MCIL can translate English text into Spanish.  We can also provide Spanish speaking translators.

Please contact us for our fee schedule.

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