ACCESSIBILITY Consultancy is a professional in developed countries — especially in North America and Europe. Design professionals, real estate developers and building owners turn to Accessibility Consultants to ensure that the designs of new buildings are compliant to all applicable local and international accessibility laws, and applicable codes and standards.

It is not uncommon in these countries to go beyond 'minimum' requirements. Many integrate the Principles of Universal Design in order to comply with the commitments made by countries that have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which includes the Philippines.