Our Services
Murchison Consulting is prepared to offer you many services including, but not limited to the following:
ADA Compliance
ADA compliance refers to adhering to the requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This includes making public spaces, workplaces, websites, and services accessible to all, by removing physical, digital, and communication barriers. ADA compliance covers areas such as ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, parking spaces, and assistive technology, ensuring that people with disabilities can participate fully in society without facing discrimination. It is not just about physical access, but also about fostering an inclusive environment that respects the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.
504 Compliance
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. 504 compliance ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and other federally funded services. It requires institutions like schools, universities, and public entities to provide reasonable accommodations, such as modified policies, accessible facilities, and tailored support, to ensure that people with disabilities can participate fully. Unlike the ADA, Section 504 applies specifically to federally funded programs, but both laws share the core principle of protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities to access opportunities without discrimination.
Disability Animal Assistance
Disability animal assistance refers to the use of specially trained animals, such as service dogs, to support individuals with physical or mental disabilities. These animals are trained to perform specific tasks that help their handlers navigate daily life, such as guiding individuals with visual impairments, alerting to medical emergencies, or providing emotional support. Service animals play a vital role in increasing independence, mobility, and safety for people with disabilities. They are protected under laws like the ADA, which ensures that individuals with disabilities can bring their service animals into public spaces, such as workplaces, restaurants, and transportation, to help ensure equal access and inclusion.
Social Justice
Social justice in the context of disability advocacy focuses on ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal rights, opportunities, and access to participate fully in society. It involves challenging discriminatory practices, removing physical and societal barriers, and advocating for policies that promote inclusion, equity, and respect for people with disabilities. Disability advocates work to raise awareness, fight for accessible environments, and demand that people with disabilities are treated with dignity and have the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else. At its core, social justice in disability advocacy is about creating a world where all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can thrive, contribute, and live without facing systemic oppression or exclusion.
Workforce Transition
Workforce transition involves supporting individuals with disabilities as they move from education or unemployment into meaningful employment. Advocates work to create pathways that ensure equal opportunities in the workforce, focusing on removing barriers like inaccessible job sites, discriminatory hiring practices, and lack of workplace accommodations. This transition also includes providing necessary resources, such as job training, mentorship, and assistive technologies, to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their careers. Disability advocates push for policies that promote inclusive hiring practices, fair wages, and career development, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate in and contribute to the workforce.