30 Oct TERPconsulting ACCESSIBILITY EXPERTS MATT LESCHER AND KIRK MONEY SELECTED TO PRESENT AT 14TH ANNUAL CEU SEMINAR
Accessibility experts to share practical strategies for avoiding common accessibility compliance mistakes on November 6
TERPconsulting is pleased to announce that Matt Lescher, CASp, RAS, APAC-BE, Director of Accessibility, and Kirk Money, RAS, Senior Accessibility Consultant, have been selected to co-present at the 14th Annual CEU Seminar hosted by the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD) and AIA Nevada. Their virtual presentation, Avoiding Common Accessibility Mistakes, will take place Friday, November 6, from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. via Zoom.
“Accessibility compliance is about more than checking boxes or meeting minimum requirements. It’s about understanding how people interact with the built environment and recognizing how seemingly small design oversights can create significant barriers,” said Matt. “By examining common mistakes through real-world examples, we want to help design professionals identify potential issues early, make informed decisions, and create spaces that are accessible and usable for everyone.”
During this two-hour session, Matt and Kirk will explore frequent accessibility errors and challenges encountered in the design of buildings and surrounding site features. The presentation will include an overview of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, along with applicable state codes and regulations. The presenters will also discuss the potential consequences of noncompliance, including relevant statistics and litigation.
Using case studies, photographs, and plan drawings, Matt and Kirk will illustrate common accessibility pitfalls and share strategies for avoiding them. Topics will include restroom design, protruding objects, accessible routes, detectable warnings, and ramps. Attendees will gain practical insights into recognizing these issues and applying accessibility requirements more effectively throughout the design process.
Registration: Visit the 14th Annual CEU Seminar registration page to register for the all-day virtual seminar and Matt and Kirk’s presentation.
ABOUT MATT LESCHER, CASp, RAS, APAC-BE
Matt Lescher is Director of Accessibility at TERPconsulting, where he leads accessibility and accessible means of egress consulting for the built environment. He brings extensive expertise in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local accessibility requirements, including the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable building codes and standards.
Throughout his career, Matt has consulted on a broad range of projects, including hospitality, residential, retail, mixed-use developments, covered malls, lifestyle centers, corporate campuses, educational facilities, high-rise offices, cultural institutions, healthcare facilities, large assembly spaces, stadiums, and arenas. As TERPconsulting’s Director of Accessibility, he oversees project management, client relations, and quality control, helping project teams navigate complex accessibility requirements throughout the design process.
A recognized leader in the accessibility industry, Matt is the 2026 President-Elect of the Accessibility Professionals Association (APA) and Chair of its Technical Standards Committee.
ABOUT KIRK MONEY, RAS
Kirk Money is a Senior Accessibility Consultant at TERPconsulting, specializing in accessibility code compliance for industrial and commercial projects. He has extensive experience reviewing building permit applications and construction documents to verify compliance with applicable local and state building codes. His work includes conducting detailed accessibility analyses, developing and interpreting technical reports, and preparing documentation to support construction reviews and on-site inspections.
Kirk holds a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) designation for accessibility consulting under the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA) and an International Code Council (ICC) Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner certification. He is also a member of the Accessibility Professionals Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter.
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