Richard Scott
Director
WA
• B.A. Civil Engineering
• B.A. Graphic Design and Animation
• Certificate IV Access Consulting – Access Institute
• +7 years’ experience as an Access Consultant
Richard comes from a civil engineering, project manager, and mechanical design background giving him a very practical and functional approach to accessible standards and requirements.
His transition to Access Consulting was made in 2017 when he wanted to take on work that had more day-to-day implications whilst working towards something he felt was noble. His hands-on previous experience working on sites with Builders, Project Managers, and Developers, gives him a very strong relationship building mindset with clients, enabling the alignment of expectations and translate access requirements to the uninitiated.
Richard offers DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) advice on various projects at both local, state and national levels. He applies Australian Standards to DDA principles across different building types, transport, and urban design. His services include planning and design reviews, masterplan submissions, and performance solutions. Additionally, he has extensive experience in reviewing and documenting reports on universal design, council development controls, and state planning policies, and he conducts CPD presentations.
Abdi Duale
Access Consultant
NSW
• Advance Diploma in Engineering
• Foundation degree in Environmental Engineering
• +1 years’ experience as an Access Consultant
• Diploma of Access Consulting – Access Institute
• B.A. Architecture -Ongoing
Abdi is an access consultant at Access Right. He is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and inclusivity for all. He completed Diploma of Access Consulting from the Access Institute and is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture and Planning. He has a solid foundation in engineering from Cabot Learning Federation Sixth Form from the United Kingdom.
With hands-on experience in plan interpretation, legislative compliance (including DDA and Australian Standards), construction compliance, site inspections, and audits, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise, design background and practical experience to your next project.
Jessica Arnott
Office Manager
• Operational duties
• Social media engagment
• Office coordination
• Implement procedural and policy changes
• Project management
• Record, research and reporting management
• Facilities management
• Customer care
Jessica is our versatile Marketing and Office Manager. Jessica excels in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our office, ensuring everything runs smoothly. She plays an instrumental role in streamlining business administration and operations, taking on various human resources duties to ensure business-wide effectiveness and efficiency.
Jessica’s excellent communication skills enable her to effectively coordinate with team members and stakeholders. Additionally, her exceptional problem-solving abilities allow her to tackle challenges swiftly and efficiently.