An outdoor swimming pool area surrounded by a white multi-story residential building with balconies and palm trees.

Accessibility Consulting Services

Since 2011, Chancey has provided third-party comprehensive accessibility and ADA compliance consulting services for Multifamily, Senior Living, Hospitality, and Commercial projects. Our work supports owners, developers, architects, and design teams seeking clear guidance, risk mitigation, and practical solutions.

We offer a full range of accessibility and ADA consulting services, supporting projects from early planning through construction and occupancy.

    • Accessibility and ADA compliance assessments

    • Third-party plan reviews at all design phases

    • Fair Housing Act (FHA) design review

    • ADA Title II and Title III evaluations

    • Construction document accessibility audits

    • On-site observations and reports

    • Existing facility accessibility evaluations

    • Due diligence accessibility reviews for acquisitions

    • Risk mitigation and compliance strategy support

  • Chancey delivers trusted third-party accessibility services grounded in real-world design experience and a deep understanding of federal, state, and local accessibility requirements.

    Third-party accessibility services help teams:

    • Identify compliance issues early

    • Reduce redesign and construction change costs

    • Minimize exposure to accessibility claims and litigation

    • Strengthen documentation and defensibility

    • Support smoother permitting and approvals

  • Our work supports owners, developers, architects, and design teams seeking clear guidance, risk mitigation, and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

    Services are tailored to each project and can be provided independently or in coordination with project teams.

    • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    • Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA)

    • ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

    • State and local building codes

    • Jurisdiction-specific accessibility regulations

    • UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard)

    • Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 508)

    We stay current with evolving standards to provide accurate, reliable guidance.

  • Effective accessibility planning protects both clients and investments. Proactive compliance helps:

    • Reduce costly redesigns and construction delays

    • Minimize legal exposure and ADA claims

    • Improve usability and inclusivity

    • Support long-term asset value

    Accessibility is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s a critical component of responsible, high-quality design.

Markets We Serve

Modern living room with light wood paneled walls, a mural of green moss in the shape of Florida, black flooring, and contemporary furniture including a white couch, black wire chairs, and a black table with stacked black round ottomans. A black kitchen bar with wicker baskets on black shelves and hanging white pendant lights is visible.

HOSPITALITY ACCESSIBILITY

Urban street scene with a white building, traffic lights, street signs indicating 8th Avenue and 13th Street, a passing yellow trolley, trees, and a person sitting on a bench. Overhead power lines are visible in the sky.

Commercial & Mixed-Use Accessibility

A multi-story brick apartment building with sign that reads "Ybor City Casa Omurti" at the corner of a busy intersection with traffic lights and streetlights, and neighboring buildings, under a blue sky with some clouds.

Multifamily Housing Accessibility

Accessibility Information

Modern apartment complex with white exterior walls, metal roofs, and a covered entrance supported by white columns. There are potted plants, benches, and landscaping around the entrance, with tall palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Senior Living & health care Accessibility

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An accessibility consultant should be engaged during early design phases, including schematic design and design development. Early involvement allows potential ADA and Federal Fair Housing Act compliance issues to be identified before they impact construction cost, schedule, or permitting. Accessibility consulting can also be provided during construction or for existing facilities.

  • Yes. Chancey provides independent third-party accessibility reviews. Managing Partner, Larry Nuzum, is often engaged separately from the architect of record to provide objective plan reviews, field evaluations, and compliance guidance.

  • Most public-facing and residential projects are subject to accessibility regulations, including:

    • Multifamily housing

    • Senior living communities

    • Hotels, resorts, and hospitality projects

    • Commercial, retail, and office buildings

    • Mixed-use developments

  • An ADA plan review typically evaluates site plans, floor plans, unit layouts, common areas, amenities, parking, and accessible routes for compliance with applicable accessibility standards. Reviews can be performed at all design and construction phases.

  • Yes. We provide FFHA design reviews for multifamily and residential projects, including unit layouts, adaptable features, accessible routes, and common areas. FFHA compliance is critical for minimizing risk and ensuring housing is accessible to a broad range of residents.

  • Yes. We perform existing facility accessibility evaluations to identify barriers, prioritize improvements, and support capital planning. These assessments are often used for renovations, due diligence, or risk mitigation.

  • Yes. Accessibility services during construction may include on-site field observations to confirm that constructed elements align with approved accessibility requirements and plans.

  • Third-party accessibility consultants provide an independent perspective focused solely on compliance and risk mitigation. This approach helps identify issues early, strengthens documentation, and reduces potential exposure to accessibility claims or costly revisions.

  • Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, developers, owners, and contractors to support accessibility compliance, due diligence, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    • Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA)

    • ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

    • State and local building codes

    • Jurisdiction-specific accessibility regulations

    • UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard)

    • Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 508)

Let's Get Started Today