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Accessibility Consulting & Project Management for Inclusive Built Environments
Based in Ottawa, NavAble works with organizations across Ontario and Canada to create built environments that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming. We support projects from early planning through design and construction, helping teams meet accessibility requirements while creating spaces that truly work for people of all abilities.
Our Vision
A future where everyone can fully participate in accessible and inclusive built environments across Ontario and Canada, with dignity and equity.
Our Mission
To provide inclusive design consulting and project management that integrates accessibility at every stage, supporting compliance while creating user-centered, empowering spaces.
What We Do
Structured, defensible support to help organizations meet accessibility obligations and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.
NavAble Consulting provides accessibility audits and accessibility-focused project management for organizations creating inclusive built environments. Our work is independent and specialized, helping clients identify real-world barriers, meet compliance standards, and plan practical, code-informed improvements for buildings and facilities of all sizes.
Accessibility Audit Reports
Comprehensive, systematic assessments aligned with accessibility legislation, standards, and building codes, including AODA, OBC, NBC, CSA, ASC, ISO, and RHFAC.
Accessibility Action Plans
Implementation-focused documents translating audit findings into prioritized actions and defined scopes.
Owner's Representative / Project Management
Delivery oversight for renovation, expansion, or new build projects with accessibility requirements integrated.
Construction Budget Reviews
Independent reviews to assess completeness of construction budgets, contractor pricing, and identify scope gaps.
Contractor Prequalification
Structured evaluation processes to reduce procurement risk, including shortlisting and reference checks.
RHFAC Certification
Project coordination and documentation support aligned with Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification requirements.
Starting Point for Small Facilities
Accessibility Readiness Check
$1,200
Designed for clinics, restaurants, small offices, housing, and small community spaces. This fixed-price service provides an initial, high-level review to support early risk identification.
On-site Walk-through
One on-site accessibility walk-through for a single facility
Priority Findings List
Red / Yellow / Green findings identifying priority issues
Next Steps
Recommendation of next steps based on Priority Finding List
Design Notes
Conceptual design notes to identify design scope, at a higher level
How We Do It
We work collaboratively with owners and project teams, applying legislation, standards, and best practices within real-world project constraints.
Standards & Compliance
We interpret and apply the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Building Code (OBC), the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. Our work aligns with best practices and the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) to help projects move confidently toward meaningful inclusion.
Clear Prioritization
Our accessibility consulting approach in Ottawa clearly distinguishes between mandatory obligations, recommended improvements, and discretionary enhancements, ensuring accessibility requirements are practical, proportionate, and deliverable.
Universal Design Focus
Led by an expert universal design consultant, our work is grounded in principles of safety, dignity, usability, and due diligence across existing buildings, expansions, and new construction.
Risk Management
Our approach emphasizes clarity, prioritization, and due diligence ensuring accessibility requirements support compliance while managing project risk and reducing costly rework.
Ready to Get Started?
NavAble Consulting supports accessibility in built environment projects of all sizes. From small, targeted accessibility interventions to complex renovations, expansions, and new builds.