Founder, Life Quest Training & Consulting
Dr. Nanette Odell
Ed.D. · Certified ADA Coordinator · 40+ years in the disability field
About Dr. Odell
Nanette Odell, Ed.D. has lived and/or worked with individuals with disabilities for most of her life, and in a professional capacity for over 40 years. This foundation helps her speak effectively to organizations — not only about what’s required for ADA compliance and how to achieve it over time, but why it matters so much in the first place.
Highlight of Qualifications
Over 40 years’ experience in the disability field, including 17 years in Government
Doctorate in Adult Education
Fluent in American Sign Language
Certified ADA Coordinator
Co-founder of the Arizona ADA Coordinators Coalition
Founder of the Coalition for Arena & Stadium ADA Coordination
About Dr. Odell
Dr. Odell has a long history and strong rapport within the disability community. The field of disability, ADA, and awareness training isn’t just her career — it’s part of who she is. That gives her a unique perspective on working toward compliance, accessibility, and inclusion, grounded in a life spent living, working, and recreating alongside people with a wide range of disabilities. She’s a natural problem-solver, known for finding creative, cost-effective solutions to barrier removal.
She has developed a comprehensive survey tool for evaluating the current level of compliance in buildings and facilities, and built a Transition Plan process for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal that any ADA layman can easily follow. After 17 years working in government, she’s especially adept at finding solutions that are both practical and cost-effective.
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