Our Experience

NavAble Consulting brings extensive experience in built environment accessibility consulting and accessibility-focused project management across office, commercial, public, and residential facilities.

We support projects from early planning through implementation, delivering practical, user-centred solutions that enhance usability, safety, and inclusion.

NavAble work includes accessibility audits, compliance reviews, and design assessments aligned with AODA, the Ontario Building Code (OBC)CSA accessibility standardsAccessibility Standards Canada (ASC) guidance, and Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) requirements. We apply both regulatory requirements and recognized best practices to support inclusive, constructible, and meaningful accessibility outcomes while reducing project risk and costly rework.

MBA
P.Eng.
PMP
CPACC
CPABE
RHFAC

Samiddha Aryasinghe
Principal Consultant

Samiddha is an accessibility consultant and accessibility-focused project leader with over 30 years of experience delivering built environment projects across public, institutional, and corporate sectors.

He provides senior-level leadership as an Owner’s Representative and as part of integrated project teams, ensuring accessibility requirements are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered.

Guided by a commitment to safety, dignity, and inclusion, his work goes beyond minimum compliance to deliver practical, defensible solutions that create long-term value for owners and users alike.

Areas of Expertise

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

Accessibility Audits

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

Built Environment Projects

Project management across office, commercial, public, and residential facilities with accessibility integrated from planning to delivery.

Universal Design

User-centred solutions that enhance usability, safety, and inclusion while reducing project risk and costly rework.

Project Experience

Over 30 years of delivering accessibility projects across diverse sectors and facility types

Office

Corporate and institutional office environments

Commercial

Retail and commercial facilities

Public

Government and community buildings

Residential

Multi-unit and housing facilities

Typical Project Elements

Barrier-Free Washrooms

Compliant accessible washroom design and upgrades

Building Entrances & Exits

Accessible entry points and emergency egress

Ramps, Stairs & Elevators

Vertical circulation and level change solutions

Paths of Travel

Interior and exterior accessible routes

Signage & Wayfinding

Accessible signage systems and navigation

Emergency Egress

Life-safety accessibility and evacuation planning

Standards & Certifications

We work with leading accessibility frameworks and regulatory requirements 

AODA

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance and implementation

OBC

Ontario Building Code accessibility requirements and barrier-free design

NBC

National Building Code of Canada accessibility standards

CSA B651, B652

Accessible design for the built environment standard

RHFAC

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program

ASC

Accessibility Standards Canada guidance and best practices

Ready to Work Together?

NavAble Consulting supports accessibility in built environment projects of all sizes. From small, targeted accessibility interventions to complex renovations, expansions, and new builds.