Hello Geoff,
My name is Glenn Barnes and I am working part-time in the Ontario, Canada
(Toronto) area. I am a C5-6 quadraplegic stemming from a diving injury
almost 8 years ago. I have a 2 degrees in business and physical education.
For some time I have considered starting an accessibilty consulting business
in Toronto. I have been compiling bits and pieces of information, web
sites, and different ideas regarding audits for accessibilty, and even some
building codes.
I have been trying too see if I can get enough knowledge around all areas of
accessibility so I can begin the process of launching a design consulting
business. I had thought that the best approach might be to specialize in
the interpretation and deciphering of current building codes on
accessibilty, by doing accessibilty audits. (among other things)
I am writing because I saw your ads for 2 Access Consultants on the
Accessibuilt message board. I have been receiving the messages from them
for years. Though I have never replied to any before I have found it
extremly informative.
In writing you today I had hoped you might provide me with some help,
information and some direction. I'm looking for anything...suggestions,
opinions, access audit examples, training manuals, anything really.
I realize you are busy so any time you could spare would be appreciated. I
also understand there are costs involved for many items and I would be more
than happy to pay for them.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Glenn Barnes
Access Design Consulting
>From: Geoff Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Accessibuilt list <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Job Notices
>Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 10:03:36 +0100
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>Access Consultants (2)
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>£17,220 - £23,259 plus LW if applicable
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>JMU Access Partnership is the UK's leading Access Consultancy. In response
>to an increasing demand for our services we are seeking two Access
>Consultants to join our team, one in Transport (temporary 2 year post), one
>in Buildings and Streets (permanent), based in either our London or one of
>our regional offices.
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>Reporting to a Senior Access Consultant, improving access to the built
>environment, and public transport vehicles and infrastructure for disabled
>people is your key objective. You will do this by working with architects,
>developers, local authorities, transport providers and the transport
>industry, in fact all those involved with managing or developing buildings,
>transport systems and infrastructure or the street environment.
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>You will provide technical advice, access audits, and recommend practical
>and informed access solutions and have an appreciation of the access
>implications of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).
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>With a relevant degree, possibly from a construction related or design
>background, the ability to communicate technical information to
>non-technical people is essential, while experience of meeting the design
>needs of disabled people is highly desirable.
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>For more details please contact RNIB, 224 Great Portland Street, London,
>W1W
>5AA quoting reference 2013 (Buildings and Streets) or 2012 (Transport).
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>Closing Date 18 July 2001.
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