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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC (Kaylan)

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Kaylan Dunlap is a Principal and Director of Technical Services with Evan Terry Associates (ETA). Kaylan started work with Evan Terry Associates in 2003 and serves as the firm’s primary technical access specialist. Some of her projects include the Los Angeles Housing Department, the Congressional Office of Compliance at the U.S. Capitol Complex, a number of U.S. Department of Justice projects, and others. She Is a subject matter expert for the California Division of State Architect, serves as past president of the Board of Directors of the Certified Access Specialists Institute (CASI), and is a charter member of the California State Architect’s Access Code Collaborative, representing the interests of people with disabilities. She has coordinated and co-taught the ADA Compliance program for the Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Executive Education Program and teaches accessibility seminars  nationwide.

Kaylan earned an APAC-BE certification in 2024 (Accessibility Professionals Association - Built Environment) and became a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) in the State of California in 2011. She also completed the Great Plains ADA Center ADA Coordinator Training Certificate Program in 2017 and served on the U.S. Access Board’s Advisory Committee on Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment. She serves as an Alternate Committee Member for the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund on the ANSI A117.1 committee and secretary of the Ground and Floor Surfaces Committee for RESNA.

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Company Evan Terry Associates, LLC
Address One Perimeter Park South
Suite 200S
Birmingham, AL 35243

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Re: 405 Ramps

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A ramp with a direction change requires a 60" x 60" minimum intermediate landing, which isn't just a turning space but...

September 11, 2019 at 12:09AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Re: American Standard AccessPRO Toilet

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Thanks for the heads up, Jonathan! We’ll be on the lookout for the Toto. 

October 25, 2018 at 1:10AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Re: Boundaries of Angled Parking Spaces

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Hi Roger, Would you mind if we used this question as February's "Ask A CASp" question? I'd love to get it in front of...

January 23, 2018 at 6:01AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Birthing Room Bath Tub Accessibility

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Hi Roger, It's an interesting topic that I think we'll see more and more of. At the 2017 National ADA Symposium in...

August 17, 2017 at 1:08AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Which transition type do users with disabilities prefer?

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I use a lightweight manual chair and have good upper extremity strength and trunk control. My preferences are: E -...

March 16, 2017 at 8:03AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Very interesting insight

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I agree, Dean. I've used it in training sessions - it's a great way to communicate the idea of what is required and...

March 16, 2017 at 8:03AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Dumpster Enclosure

General Comment or Question

Just as an FYI, Texas has a Technical Memorandum that briefly addresses dumpster enclosures. It is TM 2013-21.

January 16, 2016 at 2:01AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

ADA Helper App

General Comment or Question

Thanks for the feedback, Ernie! Have you used this app or know anyone who has?

January 14, 2016 at 8:01AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

response to feedback

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Take a look now and see if there is anything else you would suggest. Thanks for the feedback.

November 10, 2015 at 2:11AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Stabila slope meter is easy to read

User Review: Rating: 4 stars

I like this slope meter because of the readings provided on the top and the side of the slope meter. Makes documentation...

September 19, 2015 at 6:09AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Shower/Tub Seat Mounting Location

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I encountered this shower/tub seat in a hotel bathroom. If the seat is in the down position, it does put the user closer...

May 08, 2015 at 3:05AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

BCT location

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What, this location doesn't work for you? Okay, it might be obstructed by the handrail. Maybe.

April 14, 2015 at 7:04AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Why a smooth surface door or kickplate is important

General Comment or Question

And those nicks slice your fingers like butter when you least expect it. 

April 12, 2015 at 11:04AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Upper extremity cardio machine

User Review: Rating: 5 stars

I've used many different UE cycle machines - this one is by far the most comfortable, whether using the seat provided or...

April 11, 2015 at 1:04AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Exercise Machine

User Review: Rating: 5 stars

A great machine that offers plenty of flexibility for different types of exercises that can be done from a seated or...

April 02, 2015 at 5:04AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

Hot water heaters and knee clearance

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If the hot water has sharp or abrasive edges or if the piping serving the hot water heater falls within the required knee...

April 02, 2015 at 5:04AM

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Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC

test response

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I've used this product to help during barrier removal on toilets that aren't mounted...

March 31, 2015 at 12:03AM

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