For individuals with rights and organizations with responsibilities for compliance with federal disability laws, Meeting the Challenge, Inc. (MTC) is an information services consulting firm that provides technical assistance in the form of multimedia materials, training, and direct assistance, client-focused consulting services, mass communications and outreach, and research and development. Unlike federal agencies or other private technical assistance services, MTC's services provide a one-stop source encompassing all federal disability laws customized to the needs of each customer. MTC achieves its objectives through four functional areas: Training and Information Services, Consulting Services, Research & Development, and Communication and Outreach Services. Over its 20 year history, MTC has successfully completed and continues to perform on a range of specific projects, which are described in the various functional area sections, and has developed a variety of products, which can be found in our "BUY Products" area. All of our operations are made possible by our highly experienced staff. To learn more about MTC's corporate background and vision, please visit our "about us" page.

 

Upcoming Webinar on Accessible Landscape Architecture
MTC's ADA project, the DBTAC: Rocky Mountain ADA Center, will present Accessible Landscape (Webinar) - a webinar for landscape architects. Accessible Landscape discusses the new 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and how they apply to landscape architecture. The U.S. Department of Justice adopted the Access Board's 2004 ADA Accessibility Guidelines on September 15, 2010. By adopting the Access Board`s guidelines DOJ codified the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible design as the scoping and technical provisions used to provide accessibility where facilities are required to comply with title II or title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 2004 ADAAG was created to harmonize all federal accessibility standards with the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and IBC (International Building Code) building codes. There are some new elements, such as correctional and recreational facilities, that were not covered in the 1991 ADA Standards. The content of this presentation will be limited to five types of recreational facilities covered in Chapter 10 of the 2010 ADA Standards. These elements are most relevant to the scope of work typically addressed by landscape architects. A brief overview of the effective dates and safe harbor provisions as they apply (or not) to the 2010 ADA Standards will be covered. This webinar is being presented by Geoff Ames.

Wednesday, August 31st 10 am -12 pm (Mountain Time)
Cost: $50 per line
Register for this webinar now!

Introducing our new Director of Consulting Services
Meeting the Challenge, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Kent Kelley as its new Consulting Services Director. Kent brings with him over twenty-eight years of professional experience in a variety of business environments. Most recently, he was part owner of a construction company that strove to implement concepts of universal design in all of its projects. Prior to his involvement in the construction industry, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of a multi-million dollar publishing company. Kent will be directing his efforts towards the cultivation of Meeting the Challenge's Consulting Division, which is comprised of highly qualified professional consultants who assist organizations with implementing the demanding, and sometimes overwhelming, regulatory requirements and responsibilities of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

For more information about Meeting the Challenge, Inc. and the consulting services they offer, visit www.mtc-inc.com/consulting.html or call Kent at 719.444.0252.