Michele S. Ohmes, ADA Specialist with the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the foremost experts on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michele also serves as lecturer, consultant and advisor for ADA/Disability issues. She is committed to bringing to the forefront designers, builders, private and government entities, with the achievability of access for those with disabilities. Michele has used a wheelchair since 1995 and before that, crutches and steel back brace for many years. As a result, she brings her own experiences and perspective to accessibility issues that most people don’t begin to realize. Her desire is to help everyone involved in new and retrofit construction to achieve a win-win situation for themselves and those who use their facilities. Certified Personnel Consultant since 1989 National Training professional with a partial list on my webpage of the organizations, government entities, etc that I have trained and performed consulting services A wheelchair user with a service dog. We travel the country in my mini-van to the locations needing my services. Again remember “You are hiring the person, not the disability. Perform presentations that are both technical and motivational Perform consulting for all areas of the ADA, customer service, professional growth etc.