At Jensen Hughes, we believe that accessibility and universal design should form the foundation of every project. Our accessibility consultants have refined a practical, solutions-oriented approach to achieving accessible and inclusive outcomes across a wide spectrum of projects —residential, commercial, education, healthcare, sporting, infrastructure, and events-focused. Simply put, we facilitate seamless accessibility and inclusion for everyone.
Our Approach to Accessibility + Universal Design
Since 2001, our team, formerly known as Morris Goding Access Consulting (MGAC), has refined our client relationships and expertise in accessibility and universal design. We collaborate with Australia's leading industry players on landmark projects that foster business growth and community development, leaving a legacy of positive change. We offer a comprehensive suite of accessibility and universal design services including Access to Premises Standards, AS1428 series, and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Why Jensen Hughes?
Accessibility + Universal Design Core Services
We partner with project, design, and operations teams to identify opportunities and address issues related to universal design and accessibility across retail, commercial, sporting, hospitality, landscape, civic, and events, globally. Our core services include accessibility design reviews, construction signoff, accessibility site audits, masterplan reviews, and performance solutions.
Incorporating accessibility is essential in planning and design
Accessible + Adaptable Housing Solutions
We provide a comprehensive range of services, from initial design and construction assessment to feasibility studies, advice, design planning, and approval processes for SDA and Livable Housing projects. Our team collaborates with architects and developers to ensure each project design complies with accessibility requirements. We also look for opportunities to integrate universal design principles, elevating the accessibility of the final building and making it suitable for any resident, regardless of their abilities.
We’re Advocates for Positive Change
Bespoke Accessibility Services
Our expert services and bespoke accessibility solutions are designed to meet the accessibility needs of every workplace, community or event – we’re focused on achieving the best inclusion outcomes for users of all abilities.
Accessibility + Inclusion
for everyone
Our Expertise
With a proven track record of delivering high-profile accessibility projects across the Pacific region, including in major Australian cities like Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, our firm leverages its extensive experience, deep knowledge base, and connections with leading disability organizations to develop innovative accessibility solutions. Our service delivery seamlessly integrates with core design disciplines like building code compliance, safety-focused design, and environmentally sustainable development.
Our Team
As a leading Australian accessibility consulting firm since 2001, we provide advice and guidance on workplace and event accessibility. Our team includes members on the Australia Standards and Association of Access Consultants of Australia (ACAA) management committees. We are led by Nick Morris, a Paralympic athlete with a degree in Human Movement with ACAA accreditation as an accessibility consultant and David Goding, one of Australia's preeminent access consultants. David is an experienced Civil Engineer and a full member of the ACAA.
OUR EXPERTS
RELATED INSIGHTS + RESOURCES
Blogs + Whitepapers
Accessibility Compliance vs Good Design
Understand the difference between the DDA and BCA. The DDA is a federal requirement for accessibility; the BCA sets minimum building standards. Both are essential for creating inclusive, accessible designs in architecture and construction.
Our Industries
Our access consultants take a practical, solutions-oriented approach to achieving accessible and inclusive outcomes across a wide range of projects, from residential and commercial to heritage, transportation, education, sports, infrastructure, healthcare events and more.
Commercial + Mixed Use
Jensen Hughes partners with architects, developers, builders, and property managers to meet the evolving demands of commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Education
Our fire safety engineers, building code consultants, energy and sustainability consultants, and accessibility consultants are vital to creating safe, compliant, and inclusive learning environments.
Healthcare
Our team of consultants and engineers play a crucial role in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly hospital environments. By proactively addressing compliance issues, we help avoid costly delays and enhance overall safety.
Hospitality + Events
Whether you're constructing a new hotel tower or planning events, we collaborate with you to address design, construction, operational, and accessibility challenges.
Transit + Tunnels
Leveraging our extensive expertise in tunnel fire engineering, compliance and accessibility challenges of rail stations, ground transportation systems, and integrated tunnels, we deliver comprehensive transportation solutions.
Manufacturing
Our fire testing facilities do more than just validate materials, they help foster innovation. By offering insights into the latest fire safety regulations and best practices, we support manufacturers while advancing fire safety.
Residential
By designing systems that effectively manage fire risks, we ensure that projects comply with all relevant fire safety regulations, safeguarding residents, the community, and the property.
Warehouse
Leveraging our extensive experience in designing fire safety solutions for warehouses and distribution centres, we advocate a performance-based fire safety approach, ensuring safe evacuation , while optimising required fire safety systems