Who We Are
ACCESSforALL is a team of experienced disability consultants providing businesses with the best practices for accessible guest services, expanding and enriching their engagement with the public.
Operating remotely and in person across Long Island, New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania, AfA specializes in working with visitor service industries to craft custom approaches to accessibility remediation aimed at expanding and enriching the guest experience.
ACCESSforALL works with businesses and organizations across sectors, including: arts & culture, food & beverage, healthcare, hospitality, local governments, non-profits, public services, recreation, retail, tourism, transportation, and more!
“ACCESSforALL has inspired us to be more mindful and proactive in creating spaces that are accessible to everyone.”
- Workshop Participant
Our Team
Ava Locks (she/her)
Ava Locks is a certified special education teacher whose expansive career includes experience in curriculum development, public programming, and accessible strategies.
Her practice focuses on developing programs and strategies to meet the needs of neurodiverse populations.
photo copyright Philippe Cheng.
Elka Rifkin (she/her)
Elka Rifkin is an educator and administrator with extensive experience in innovative interdisciplinary programming in educational and fine-arts settings.
Her career is marked by a deep understanding of the importance of community engagement and an ability to leverage institutional resources to meet the needs of its public.
photo copyright Philippe Cheng.
Brian O’Mahoney (they/them)
Brian O’Mahoney is a communications professional with over a decade of experience in audience engagement, digital accessibility, and strategic communications.
Their practice focuses on developing simple and direct messaging to engage audiences.
Photo copyright Maria Baranova-Suzuki.
Our Values
Approachability.
ACCESSforALL believes in a casual, simple, and welcoming approach, focusing on progress over perfection.
Creativity.
ACCESSforALL takes an adaptable, inventive, and resourceful approach when devising solutions to meet the needs of its clients.
Education.
ACCESSforALL believes the key to sustainable accessibility remediation is an informed and knowledgeable workforce.
Mindfulness.
ACCESSforALL works to be considerate, responsible, and patient throughout its work.
Did you know?
63% of disabled individuals will consider seeking a new brand if they feel a company does not align with their interests.
Nielsen, 2024.