Applying the ADA: Designing for The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design in Multiple Building Types

Acknowledgments

To be asked to write a book in one's lifetime is a great honor and achievement. But it is not often that one gets a second opportunity to write a book. I would like to thank once again my publisher John Wiley and Sons for the opportunity they gave me to write this book. I especially would like to thank Kathryn Bourgoine, her assistant, Danielle Giordano, and senior production editor Nancy Cintron for their patience and guidance. I would also like to acknowledge John Czarnecki, who had the foresight to ask me to write it.

I want to thank my wonderful husband, Dale, and my beautiful children, Linda Hannah and Jacob, for being always patient and supportive through this process.

Thank you to colleagues and contributors Wally Tirado, RAS; Jeromy Murphy, AIA, RAS; and Greg Hunteman AIA, RAS for contributing to the chapters and making this an even better book! This book also would not have been finished without the amazing assistance from Loretta Head and Janis Geleott, their hours of proofreading and editing the chapters. Lastly, I would like to thank Sara Jane Goldenberg for her clerical assistance and Celia Mendoza for her assistance with the photography and for her friendship!

To all who supported me, gave me insight, and allowed me to achieve this milestone, I'm eternally grateful.