Michelle Couture
Regional Manager and Director, Architecture, Northwest
(206) 650-2429
YA Group architects have deep experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a set of laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public life and in private spaces open to the public. We understand and are frequently tasked with evaluating the ADA-related requirements adopted by federal, state, and local jurisdictions through the building codes. This knowledge and experience allows us to evaluate existing structures and site conditions for compliance in matters involving personal injury claims, construction defect claims, repairs, renovations, and code-triggered upgrades. We also aid clients assessing and responding to situations where ADA-related requirements are being asserted by other parties.
ADA compliance reviews help insurance carriers, property managers, owners, and attorneys navigate claims and determine whether code upgrades are required when planning repairs to existing buildings. YA Group works with clients to clarify ADA and building code obligations and to develop comprehensive, compliant repair drawings when needed.