INTRODUCTION
The Progressive Center for Independent Living (PCIL) provides free ADA Accessibility Assessments to businesses and organizations throughout Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.
This service is funded through the Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant from the New Jersey Division of Disability Services.
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Our goal is simple:
To help businesses create welcoming, accessible spaces for people with disabilities — without confusion, overwhelm, or cost barriers.
An ADA Accessibility Assessment is a structured, on-site walk-through of your business to evaluate how accessible your space is under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We review areas such as:
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Accessible parking and entrances
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Doorways and route widths
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Interior pathways (minimum 36” clearance)
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Service counters and seating
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Public restrooms (if applicable)
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Signage and lighting
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Service animal compliance
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Overall usability for people with disabilities
This is supportive ADA compliance help for businesses in NJ.
There are:
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No penalties
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No enforcement reporting
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No legal citations
Practical Guidance
You receive clear, practical guidance to help improve accessibility — or confirmation that your space already meets essential standards.
Why Get An
ADA Accessibility Assessment?
More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States lives with a disability. Disabilities may be visible or invisible, temporary or lifelong, physical, sensory, cognitive, or emotional.
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When businesses are accessible, they:
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Expand their customer base
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Strengthen community trust
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Reduce legal risk
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Demonstrate leadership in inclusion
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Accessibility isn’t about checking a box. It’s about making sure everyone can enter your space, move safely through it, and feel welcome.
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Businesses in Mercer County and Hunterdon County have an opportunity to lead the way in accessibility across New Jersey. ​
Funded by the
Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant
PCIL’s ADA Accessibility Assessments are made possible through the Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant, funded by the New Jersey Division of Disability Services.
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The IHC Grant supports initiatives that promote:
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Health
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Equity
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Accessibility
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Inclusion for people of all abilities
Because of this funding, assessments are provided at no cost to eligible businesses and organizations in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.