What We Do

When it comes to accessibility in renovations, expansions, or new builds, NavAble provides structured, defensible support to help organizations meet accessibility obligations and manage risk.

How We Do It

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.

From Insight to Delivery

NavAble supports accessibility across the full project lifecycle, providing services aligned with varying levels of compliance, documentation, and delivery needs.

Accessibility Audit Reports

Comprehensive, systematic assessments aligned with accessibility legislation, standards, and building codes, including AODA, OBC, NBC, CSA, ASC, ISO, and RHFAC.

Mini Audit: Quick Accessibility Review

Purpose: Ideal for small projects, offices, or businesses looking for immediate, actionable insights.

Focus: Primarily on mobility accessibility, including entrances, steps and stairs, lifts and elevators, ramps, door widths, pathways, and washrooms.

Deliverables:

Key highlights of accessibility findings.
Practical, prioritized recommendations for quick improvements.
Simple report with photos or diagrams where needed.
Duration: Typically, 1–2 hours on-site, with a short follow-up summary.
Best for: Small businesses, community centers, or organizations seeking fast, cost-effective accessibility guidance.

Full Audit: Comprehensive Accessibility Assessment

Purpose: Thorough evaluation of all aspects of accessibility for your building, facility, or space.

Focus: Covers mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive accessibility, aging population needs, children’s accessibility, and all other relevant accessibility needs.

Deliverables:

Complete assessment of your space against AODA, CSA B651/B652, RHFAC, and other standards.
Detailed report with findings, recommendations, and priority actions.
Floor plans, diagrams, and photos to clearly communicate issues and solutions.
Optional follow-up consultation or presentation for staff or management.
Duration: Varies by project size; typically, 1–2 days for small-to-medium facilities, and a follow-up summary report.
Best for: Organizations seeking a full compliance check and an actionable roadmap for inclusive and equitable design.

Accessibility Action Plans

Implementation-focused documents translating audit or review findings into prioritized actions and defined scopes. An Accessibility Action Plan supports planning and delivery and does not replace a formal accessibility audit or certification.

Owner's Representative / Project Management

Delivery oversight for renovation, expansion, or new build projects, with accessibility requirements integrated into overall scope, including coordination, documentation tracking, site meetings, quality monitoring, and issue resolution.

Construction Budget & Scope Reviews

Independent reviews to assess completeness of construction budgets, contractor pricing, identify scope gaps, and support informed procurement decisions.

Contractor Prequalification & Procurement

Structured evaluation processes to reduce procurement risk, including shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and contract-readiness review.

RHFAC Certification Facilitation

Project coordination and documentation support aligned with Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ requirements, as applicable.

30+ Years of Experience

With staff bringing over 30 years of experience in managing construction projects across private, institutional, and public sectors, NavAble provides a defensible link between accessibility requirements, project documentation, and constructed outcomes.

Our role is to support clarity, prioritization, and due diligence, ensuring accessibility in renovations, expansions, and new builds is addressed systematically and responsibly.

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s discuss how NavAble can support your accessibility goals with structured, defensible consulting and project management services.