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Access Umbrella's clients
include both large and small museums throughout
North America. Our work has involved consultation
on issues of access and
universal design, as well as participation on
advisory boards. Members of our staff consult
with, and provide services to private businesses,
large corporations, governmental
agencies, theaters, elementary schools, high
schools, colleges and universities. We conduct
training with employees of companies, medical
professionals, teachers, museum
staff, students, customer service representatives,
and design/development teams. Access Umbrella
has developed curricula for corporate training
initiatives and nationally
distributed programs on disability awareness
in the classroom. Media credits include advising
for television productions, and writing articles
for national publications
and textbooks. A complete list of clients will be provided during negotiations.
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Barbara and Kurt are perfect examples of advocates for universal design. They bring both personal experience and professional expertise to their work as advisors and staff trainers in museums and other cultural institutions. As an exhibit developer, I especially value their understanding of the overall requirements of an interactive science exhibit and within that context as advisors, their ability to apply principles of universal design.
Betty Davidson, PhD.
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I have repeatedly called upon Barbara and Kurt's expertise, intelligence and depth of understanding. They not only provide valuable information on disabilities issues, but they are also able to think creatively about how this knowledge can be practically applied. They are an absolute pleasure to work with-their sense of humor, enthusiasm and commitment to their work make them an exceptional team.
Deborah Forte
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Access Umbrella goes a long way to giving consultants a good name! Kurt and Barbara are a thoughtful and creative team. They have a deep understanding of Universal Design; how to make a facility better for everyone. They are skilled listeners, genuinely committed to making sure that the strategies they suggest are useful, not window dressing or yet another study occupying file space. They understand the economic realities facing institutions looking to improve their physical plant. They know how to leverage a capital investment to give the end users a better experience. Access Umbrella should be an important contact for any designer, facilities manager or owner that is serious about welcoming the widest possible audience through their doors.
Aaron Goldblatt
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We have been very fortunate to have Access Umbrella work with us. Both Barbara and Kurt are accessible, dynamic and humorous. They put people at ease, so that people are willing to ask questions, which is very important. Currently, they function as consultants as we develop tours for our A Feeling For Form program. In addition, Access Umbrella has done training on general accessibility issues and specific training for our guides who lead tours. I find that because of their humor and forthright approach, people find it easy to remember the information they present.
Hannah Goodwin
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It is an astonishing thing to see the effect that the people from Access Umbrella can have on a project. They opened my eyes to all kinds of possibilities. Kurt and Barbara are a wonderful asset to any design project. They bring a perspective which causes designers to fully consider who they are designing for. In the end everyone benefits.
Tim Willis
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