Meet the Principal of US Access Institute LLC

Douglas P. Stawarski CBO, MCP, CASp


Doug is the principal of the US Access Institute LLC and has over 30 years of experience working with Accessibility Requirements as a Building Code Specialist, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Building Official, and Certified Access Specialist (CASp). 

 In addition to 15 years in the private sector Doug has worked for five Jurisdictions throughout the west in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. He holds over 60 technical certifications and is certified as a Master Code Professional by the International Code Council. In addition, he is certified as an ICC Accessibility Inspector and Plans Examiner, Certified Access Specialist (CASp) by the California Division of the State Architect (DSA), Certified Building Official, Combination Plans Examiner, and Combination Building Inspector.

Over the years Doug has literally helped thousands of people maneuver through the often-confusing world of accessibility and code requirements, and he can help you too!

Social proof: testimonials

Dr. Kyle Keane

Lecturer and Research Scientist at MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

I invited Doug to speak to my class on the Principles and Practices of Assistive Technology here at MIT. Doug is an expert in the field of accessibility and his knowledge gave my class valuable insight and understanding in the world of accessibility. His interaction with the class provided them with some thought provoking concepts and unique situations concerning some of the challenges that need to be faced in providing accessible features and technology. He also spoke on the differing levels of accessibility. Doug left a very positive influence on my class!

Bob Graffius, CBO

Building Inspections Administrator at Chandler, Arizona

Doug Stawarski is a long standing and well-respected member of the building community; and he is also a breath of fresh air for the Building Safety and Building Accessibility industries. He has an incredible work history and work ethic that is unmatched. Doug has an impressive educational background and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Accessibility and Building Codes. Doug was not only a co-worker of mine for several years, but he was also a mentor to me throughout my career. Doug has a great ability to make difficult subjects easy to understand and easy to retain. Doug has spent his career improving our industry and continues to do so on a daily basis.

Michael K. Doyle, CBO, CASp

Building Director City of Bakersfield CA

I persevered through the closed-book test multiple times before finally passing. While I had taken other courses prior to your training, none provided the clarity on all the sections that you offered. The US Access Institute was instrumental in helping me conquer the last hurdle of the closed portion of the CASp. I will continue to utilize your resources to empower my understanding of the regulations in my role as the Building Official for The City of Bakersfield. Thank you for your invaluable support in achieving my goal.