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Katy O’Reilly

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Program Manager

KatyO@opendoorsnfp.org

Katy O’Reilly joined ODO in September 2015 after 10 years in community-based recreation and day program settings where she provided direct service to youth and adults with disabilities, the latter years as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). As a recreation therapist, Katy was responsible for developing programs that would address the social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and leisure needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings, many of which involved improving functional independence in local and long distance travel.

Katy has a thorough knowledge of best practices related to accessibility and design. In addition to planning ODO’s industry events and managing airport-specific projects including ADA Transition Plans and Assessments, she was co-author of ACRP Report 210: Innovative Solutions to Facilitate Accessibility for Airport Travelers with Disabilities and co-investigator for ACRP 239: Assessing Airport Programs for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults.

Katy has developed and delivered compliance, awareness, and accessibility training for both U.S. and foreign carriers. She also has thorough knowledge in accessible transportation, including providing training and consulting services for taxi, rideshare, and train services. She has also lead ODO’s work in federal transportation projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Katy has a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from Western Illinois University. She resides in Algonquin, IL with her husband, Brian, and their golden retriever, Maggie.