Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Expert in universal design, accessibility, and active design, I wasin charge of the accessibility of the Olympic and Paralympic venues for the Paris 2024 Games,and previously **Project Manager at CEREMH**, a recognized national center of expertise and innovation by the CNSA. Involved in the working groups for the accessibility label issued by Certivéa and the AFNOR SPEC P96-000 standard – “Engaged neighborhoods for the accessibility of all – […]”, I have been intervening since 2014 within the VHMA master's program at Paris-Saclay University on issues of universal design and active design.

I can support you in all your **development projects**, whether for public spaces or buildings, and in your **product and service design projects**, so that they meet the needs of everyone and can be used with maximum comfort, regardless of user preferences or abilities.

I canadvise managers of public or private spaceson the implementation of a universal accessibility policy and ensure its follow-up, from the drafting of framework documents to acceptance.
I can **intervene in a project management team**, to respond to tenders for complex projects and provide my expertise on the subject throughout the project.
I also supportinnovative projectsby evaluating the relevance and opportunities of the proposed solutions, and by supporting project leaders so that they are adapted to user expectations and market realities, from the initial stages to commercialization.
Finally, I can **train you on universal design topics**, presenting the main types of disabilities, their impact on daily life, mobility (...) and how they should be taken into account in each project.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

SOLIDEO
Accessibility Expert
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
September 2018 - December 2024 (6 years and 3 months)
Paris, France
Missions:
Definition and application of a universal accessibility strategy for all venues
Setup and facilitation of a working group composed of associations representing people with disabilities
Liaison with institutional partners (Ministries, DIJOP, Paris 2024...)
Training of internal teams and project management teams
Implementation of accessible communication tools around projects
Operational monitoring of all projects supervised by SOLIDEO
Valorization and formalization of the intangible legacy of the implemented approach

Accomplishments:
Delivery of 70 venues with an exemplary level of accessibility, enabling the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for both athletes and the public.
Creation of new living neighborhoods as a legacy (Athlete's Village, Media Village) enabling the reception of all audiences, thanks to the continuity of quality of service between public spaces, housing, public buildings, shops...
PMR Accessibility Universal Design Project Management Training Public Policies
CEREMH (Ctre Ressources Innovation Mobilité Handicap)
Project Manager - Ergonomist
RESEARCH
January 2011 - August 2018 (7 years and 7 months)
Vélizy-Villacoublay, France
Missions
Management and execution of projects for the accessibility of people with disabilities:
Writing, planning, implementation, and steering of the project. Project team management.
Conducting experiments, monitoring developments
Writing reports, summaries, and recommendations
Management of Accessibility Activities (Ad'ap, SDA, PAVE), Evaluation and Design Assistance:
Responding to tenders / Commercial follow-up
Organization of the mission and resource management (management of a multidisciplinary team)
Facilitation of restitution and/or consultation meetings
Drafting of planning documents, reports, and functional specifications
Key Accomplishments
Development of the first prototype of an itinerary calculator adapted for people with disabilities
Publication, under the auspices of the ministerial delegation for accessibility, of a guide of recommendations on taking into account the informational needs of people with intellectual disabilities and visually impaired people in public transport
Development of a motorized virtual reality platform for simulating wheelchair movement and facilitating the design of accessible environments
Implementation of the first clinical trials of the first autonomous walking exoskeleton
Innovation PMR Accessibility Project Management Ergonomics Universal Design
Accesmétrie
Engineer-Auditor
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
December 2007 - January 2011 (3 years and 1 month)
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Engineer-auditorat Accesmétrie, an engineering firm specializing in assistance to project owners in terms of accessibility for people with disabilities:
Conducting accessibility diagnostics of public (ERP) and private buildings, and public spaces;
Conducting accessibility programming for a territory and carrying out PAVE (plan for making public roads and spaces accessible).
PMR Accessibility Territorial Diagnosis