WHO WE ARE

We believe accessibility can transform spaces and create moments that last a lifetime.

Level Playing Field Inc. is a consulting agency specializing in innovative Universal Design solutions that transform spaces and lives. Grounded in the social model of disability and shaped by lived experience, the team is led by founder Darby Lee Young, a Certified ADA Coordinator (ADAC) and Certified Venue Professional (CVP) with extensive experience guiding projects across North America.

Expertise spans national and international building codes, accessibility standards, and site auditing, supported by qualitative research and stakeholder engagement. This blend of credentials, industry knowledge, and lived insight enables the identification and removal of barriers others often overlook.

A social justice lens informs evaluations and best practice recommendations for urban environments, including education, healthcare, residential, commercial, recreational, retail, venues, festivals, and entertainment events. Beyond compliance with legal accessibility standards, LPF works to advance conversations and influence inclusive social policies, programs, and guidelines.

All spaces, existing and future, should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, mobility, or circumstance. Technical expertise and lived experience come together to bring unmatched insight and passion to each project.

Accessibility strategy focuses on maximizing efficiency and leveraging knowledge to exceed code requirements. As subject matter experts, the team contributes to numerous projects across North America, continuously growing skills and impact.

With a diverse portfolio of projects, LPF approaches each new opportunity with curiosity, energy, and readiness. Strategic advantages set the firm apart from competitors and demonstrate a proven track record in championing accessibility in every project.

Our Advantages

Lived Experience Insight

We know accessibility because we live it.
Our team includes people with disabilities who bring personal insight to every project, noticing details others miss and offering practical solutions that work.

Cross-Sector Expertise

From stadiums and universities to healthcare and public spaces, we have worked in almost every environment. With decades of combined experience in architecture, design, construction, policy, and planning, we know how to make accessibility work in any industry.

Policy–Level Impact

We do more than follow the rules.
We help shape them by contributing to accessibility guidelines, building codes, and public consultations that influence how cities, campuses, and companies approach inclusion.

Proactive Budget Strategy

We get accessibility right from the start to avoid costly fixes later.
This smart, sustainable approach helps you make the most of your budget while benefiting everyone involved.

Regulatory Alignment

We know the standards inside and out.
Whether it is ADA, ANSI, CSA, or RHFAC, we make sure your project meets all requirements while still feeling welcoming, intuitive, and usable.

Social Impact Integration

Accessibility reflects what your organization stands for.
We turn DEI and ESG goals into visible action, improving access, user experience, and trust across your community.

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