Accessibility Consultation

From small to large businesses, staff assist companies to evaluate their existing facilities, blueprints for renovation and new construction plans to assure functional accessibility for all users. Site surveys, blueprint review and consultation are customizable to meet business needs. Accessibility goes beyond code compliance to true usability by people with age-related disability or other disabilities.  References, pricing list and other materials available.

Contact:

Diana Sullivan, 414-226-8383 V/Relay


Workforce Accommodations

Employers may wish to hire people with disabilities but may not know what their responsibilities are or how to accommodate workers who have disabilities. IndependenceFirst can assist in answering technical questions or providing more in depth workplace analysis. For more information and some resource links on this topic...


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Disability Awareness Training for Businesses

To assist in Diversity Training efforts, IndependenceFirst`s customized Disability Awareness Training combines fun activities and presentation content to help employees understand disability etiquette and appreciate issues related to living with a disability to make the workplace welcoming for all employees to be productive.

Contact:

Kathleen Meisner-Altman 414-226-8331 V/Relay


Community and Arts Accessibility

From museum displays, docent training or arts performances, IndependenceFirst has consulted with museums and performance venues to ensure the provision of accessible displays and programming...


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Interns for Your Business

Internships can be a valuable tool for businesses and an opportunity to assist people with disabilities to build work experience.  Internships can help the person become a viable, experienced job applicant when seeking employment.  We can help connect YOU with an intern...


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Other Resources on Business or Community Access

 

Access and Customer Service

Accessibility in Hotels

Accessibility in Museums

Accessibility in Retail Environments

 

Accessible Stadiums

ADA Business Connections

 

Play Areas

Readily Achievable Barrier Removal for Small Businesses

 

Recreation Facilities


Restriping Parking Lots

Tax Incentives for Making Your Business Accessible

Website Accessibility