Barbara L. Allan

I recently returned to the Pacific Northwest, I worked with Barbara at Easter Seal of Washington after graduation with an Architectural Degree from WSU. She taught me all about accessibility- I have gone on to try and make everything accessible for those with disabilities. You are missed, thank you for teaching me. I now work on making sure multifamily housing is accessible for all.

I just found this and am saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. I was an occupational therapy student at the University of Puget Sound in the early to mid-1970's. Barbara spoke to our class and introduced us to the concepts of accessibility and universal design. She started me on a career-long side interest in accessibility, which pairs so well with OT. I've been involved with community accessibility initiatives in Spokane and with United Methodist accessibility initiatives on a national...

It was a joy and pleasure to have known Barbara.

I was an interior design student at a community college, when as a visiting instructor, Barbara taught a course in accessible design. She opened my eyes to looking at all disabilities, and how, it was the right choice to make the built environment universally accessible. As a student, Barbara also opened my mind and heart to understanding and viewing disabilities differently.

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I am honored to have known Barbara, if only for a short time, as a colleague at Easter Seals Washington. Her work had an amazing impact on changing attitudes and practices around accessibility issues for people with disabilities. She combined her tremendous insight and professionalism with warmth and empathy, making her an inspiration for all. May her family and friends be comforted by the amazing legacy she leaves.

I will miss "The one and only - Barbara Allan"
Kathy Mayfield