Brian Barnes

Accessibility Specialist

Chicago Housing Authority

Sep 2016 - Current (10 years 1 month)

I serve as the subject matter expert for the policy division of the Property and Asset Management Department. I work on all aspects of disability policy as well coordinate various aspects of construction planning with departments throughout the organization including the Development Department as well outside consultants.

I manage the Reasonable accommodation review program for the low income public housing program to insure that all paperwork is reviewed and decisions are made in a timely manner. I coordinate transfers with various departments as well as oversee all requests for structural modifications in units such as carpet removals.

Manager of Inclusion

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Dec 2015 - May 2016 (6 months)

Managed Americans with Disabilities Act compliance for the association.
I reviewed all documents such as registration forms to insure that it contains inclusive language. I reviewed and made recommendations to develop policies that promote inclusion of people with disabilities.
I developed all inclusion plans for members needing reasonable modification to participate in programming .
I developed trainings for staff in the areas of inclusion and ADA compliance.

Section 504/ADA Compliance Coordinator

Housing Authority of the County of Cook

Jun 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 10 months)

Assisted staff and tenants in all aspects of compliance of section 504 and ADA and UFAS. I was also involved in construction oversight and project management related to a voluntary compliance agreement, including unit selection, oversight of contractors and submittal of required paperwork to HUD.

ADA Compliance Officer/Inclusion Specialist

City of Evanston

Jan 2004 - Jun 2011 (7 years 6 months)

Ensured that all city programs, facilities and policies are compliant with Federal and state accessibility requirements.
I was also the advocate for all persons with disabilities who live, work, or visit the city.

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