For the past 10 years CK Consulting has worked on many projects in Colorado and around the country and continues to be a leader in the world of Accessibility, ADA Interpretation, and
Disability Travel & Tourism

Yampa Valley Regional Airport
Hayden, CO
​ ​As a recipient of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (the “FAA”), Routt County is subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Part 27 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal  Regulations.  As a governmental entity, the County is also subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).  
           
​The County is also required to conduct a periodic review (every 3 years) and updating of the self-evaluation of the Airport facilities and programs. CK Consulting was hired in 2008, 2013, & 2016 to conduct a physical inspection of the passenger terminal, the Airport offices now located in what originally was the commuter terminal and other portions of the Airport open to the public to make sure they are in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act, 27 CFR 49, and the ADA.

​Continental & United Airlines
​Houston, TX & Chicago, IL
In April 2008 we were invited to sit in on the Northwest Airlines Customer Advisory Board Meeting in Detroit with delegates from Continental Airlines as a launching point to start the Customers with Disabilities Advisory Board for Continental. CK Consulting assisted Continental Airlines in recruiting, interviewing, and organizing initial meetings of this board and was named lead adviser for research, development, and general supervision of the needs of the board.  In 2010 when United Airlines merged with Continental, CK Consulting was instrumental in ensuring this important work continued and helped to form the new Disability Travel Advisory Board.   The goals of both boards were to make air travel easier, safer, and more desirable for travelers with disabilities by identifying problems within the airline industry and advising the Airlines on changes and improvements to current policies and procedures.​
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​Steamboat Base Area Redevelopment
WENCK Associates, Inc
​Steamboat Springs, CO
From April 2007 through November 2008 WENCK Associates handled the engineering and construction of the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Steamboat Base Area . This enormous project was a joint undertaking of several local entities and considered to be long overdue. CK Consulting was hired to do a review of the plans to make sure that the project was in line with ADA building codes and requirements. We did a comprehensive review of the construction documents and made recommendations for changes and improvements to possible accessibility issues and barriers. Improvements to access include:
  • Improved paths and ease of travel throughout the base area
  • Improved access to public transportation
  • Improved access from base area to hotels and condos
  • Improved access from base area to Mt Village shopping and dining areas

Additional Clients Worked With
Strawberry Park Schools (Steamboat Springs, CO)
Johnson Outdoors (Eureka Freedom Tent) 
City of Steamboat Springs Park and Recreation
Cultural & Heritage Tourism Initiative (Colorado)
Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Conference Center
Colorado State Tourism Office
Routt County Jail
Starebridge Lodge & Music Venue
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association
Steamboat Springs Restaurants: 
  • Cafe Diva
  • McKnight's Irish Pub
  • Freshies
  • Mambo Italiano
  • Saketumi
  • Slopeside Grill
  • Three Peaks 

​Open Doors Organization
Chicago, IL
The Open Doors Organization is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization based in Chicago, IL that works in Disability Travel, Tourism & Hospitality.  Through contracts with most of the major airlines around the world, several Cruise Lines, Amtrak, Uber, and other organizations, Open Doors creates, organizes, and implements training sessions to train disability experts for Airlines & Airports throughout the United States and in other countries and also trains thousands of managers, supervisors, and front line employees on Disability Etiquette and Sensitivity, proper Handling of Mobility Devices & the proper Handling of Customers with Disabilities.

​CK Consulting has been working as trainers and consultants for Open Doors for more than 10 years and continues to take on new projects for them.

Old Town Hot Springs
Steamboat Springs, CO
In November 2006 voters approved the expansion and redesign of the hot pool and water slide areas of this historic site. CK Consulting was asked to do a review of the plans to make sure that the project was in line with ADA building codes and requirements. We did a comprehensive review of the construction documents and made recommendations for changes and improvements to possible accessibility issues and barriers.  Over the past 10 years, CK Consulting has continued to give ADA recommendations for additional renovations and improvements including the redesigning of the lobby area and member locker rooms.  Improvements to access include:
  • Automatic pool lifts for entry and exit from the pools and tubs
  • New ramps for full access to goods and services
  • Elevator access to upstairs facilities​
  • Improvements to the entryway
  • Improvements to ADA shower facilities

​AXS Vail Valley
Vail, CO
In July 2006, a new Non-Profit organization was launched in the Eagle Valley in Colorado. The Eagle Valley includes world-renowned ski resorts Vail and Beaver Creek. This Non-Profit was started in order to encourage the growth and expansion of recreation programs and services in the Eagle Valley for people with disabilities. We were hired to facilitate this process and to consult with the executive director in order to increase accessibility and awareness throughout the valley. Who We Are Working With:
  • Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau
  • Vail Ski Area
  • Town of Vail
  • Beaver Creek Ski Area
  • Town of Beaver Creek
  • Vail Associates

​Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways
In May 2006 we started on this project thanks to a grant obtained through National & Historic Scenic Byways and Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The goal of this project is to increase tourism along Colorado's designated scenic byways. One of the steps to reach this goal is to improve accessibility in order to attract travelers with disabilities. The ultimate goal of CK Consulting is to teach this workshop all over the country to improve accessibility along all of our Nation's Scenic & Historic Byways. Our Job:
  • Create an accessibility assessment tool
  • Test in on four of the byways
  • Teach a workshop to show other byways coordinators how to use the tool
The Results:
  • We created a 4-star rating system based on basic accessibility needs
  • We road tested the tool on four byways across Colorado and produced an accessibility chart
  • Created & implemented workshop to show other byways coordinators how to use the tool