Experience

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  Disability Smart Solutions ~~ ADA Consulting for Architectural Barriers

  • ADA Consultant, Accessibility Inspector

    • Jun 2015 - Present

  • ADA Consultant for Architectural Barriers~ADA Audits~ADA Surveys ~Speaker & Trainer

    • Jan 2001 - Present

    CEO of an Accessibility & ADA Consulting firm (Americans with Disabilities Act), who knows the marketing power of accessible businesses. Let us show you how to avoid ADA litigation and engage the 50+ senior consumer and the 20% of Americans with disabilities, with an accessible facility & appropriate customer serviceSERVICES• ADA, HUD, 504, 508, Title 1, Title 2, and Title 3 Consulting• ADA Inspections, ADA Surveys, ADA Facility Audits & Accessibility Transition Plans o 2010 & 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Designo 2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction • FHA, Fair Housing Act, HUD Reports• ABA, Architectural Barriers Act• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.• Litigation Reports; ADA Expert Witness• ADA pre-purchase Real Estate Due Diligence Reports; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 • Architectural Plan reviews for Accessibility Standards• Interior Specifications Review, FF&E review for ADA Accessibility Standards• ADA Post Construction “Punch List” ADA Compliance Report• Accessibility Team Building Exercises & Staff Training• Professional SpeakerQUALIFICATIONS• ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector & Plans Examiner• ADA Coordinator, Certified, ACTCP• NCIDQ, National Certified Interior Designer Qualified• NCBDC, National Certified Professional Building Designer• Architectural graduate with 35+ years in the construction industryFACTS• 95% of US buildings do not meet all ADA Codes. • Property Owner may be 100% responsible for All Legal Fees in an ADA Architectural Barriers Lawsuit.• 2016, ADA Architectural Barrier Litigation INCREASED 500%+/-• +50 Seniors spend MORE than of any other USA demographic?• 20% of Americans have a [email protected], Susan's cellwww.DisabilitySmartSolutions.comLOCATIONCentral Florida. Available USA, Caribbean or International

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  Susan Berry Design, Inc.

  • Maitland, Florida

  • Building Designer & Interior Designer for Historical & Themed Luxury ...

    • Jan 2001 - Present
    • Maitland, Florida

    Designing for Private Clients who demand personal attention for detailed historical or themed residential and commercial projects. Florida and International projects. Luxury home plans. Restaurant and Resort design consulting.Multiple Aurora Award Designer & Judge for Luxury Homes. Publish...

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  Susan Berry Home Design

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • Designer, Social Media

    • Jan 2010 - 2013
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    When your home feels great, you'll feel great. Home is a reflection of you.Please follow us on Facebook. Click photo link below.Mission:..Sharing home design tips that inspire comfort, creativity, health and friendship.

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  Beasley & Henley Interior Design

  • Winter Park, Florida

  • Director, Interior Architecture

    • 1998 - 2001
    • Winter Park, Florida

    Director of Interior Architecture for Orlando Business Journal's # 1 Interior design firm. Talent and Integrity. They are the "go to" firm for high end residential and multi-family. Check out their website for Inspiring, comfortable, cutting edge design.Projects include Luxury Priv...

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  Leading National Architectural Firms, Disney &a...

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • Architectural Designer and Interior Designer

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1998
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    Various design positions over 18 years.1979: City of Gainesville: Urban Planning; Historical Preservation Urban Renewal Residential Project1980's: Hamill & McKinney A&E: National Firm with 7 Offices. Resorts, Restaurants; Churches & Commercial Architecture.National brand hotels a...