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Award-winning Universal Design and Accessibility experts. Led by People of Determination.

Direct Access is a leading accessibility and inclusion consultancy, proudly Disability Owned and Operated (DOBE™ certified) since 2004. Founded and run by people with lived experience of disability, we specialize in accessibility consultancy, accessible media, and inclusive products.

With a team of consultants based in Dubai, we help organizations across the Middle East to create environments that not only meet but exceed accessibility standards and building regulations.

Our work spans a wide range of projects—from theme parks, to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to world-renowned museums—collaborating closely with clients, architects, and design teams to deliver truly inclusive spaces.

Our mission is a simple but important one: to help organizations move beyond exclusive design practices and foster environments where people with disabilities can participate fully and equally. We believe true accessibility isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a mindset, a culture, and a commitment that must grow and adapt with our society and the technologies that shape it.

Learn more about the talented individuals that have helped Direct Access to blossom into an award-winning talent in the field of accessibility here. 

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Consultancy

Following best practice to develop accessible and inclusive buildings.

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Media

Our recording studios and tactile production facilities produce a wide variety of accessible products – empowering people.

A Selection of

Our Work

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The Financial and Social Case for Accessible & Inclusive Rail Networks

As the worldwide rail industry charts a course toward modernization, one critical factor remains insufficiently addressed: true accessibility and inclusion for disabled passengers. For Direct Access, we believe this is not only a question of compliance or public image— but a strategic opportunity to lead the way in delivering a

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Inclusion in Sport and Stadium Management – Accessible Formats

In the realm of stadium facilities management, accessibility for spectators, staff, and players is an area of increasing focus that aims to ensure equitable access for all. While modern stadiums are designed to facilitate physical access, disability is diverse, encompassing a range of needs. Direct Access has demonstrated a range of

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How Access Audits inform effective Evacuation Plans for Care Homes

Throughout history, buildings have generally been constructed to accommodate the needs of people without disabilities while ignoring those who do have them. As low as building standards can and have often been, however, the idea that care homes might not be truly accessible to residents is a worrying one for

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The Crucial Role of Sensory Accessibility in Environmental Design

Sensory accessibility is a crucial facet which we advocate to be embedded into every element of our built environment. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of their condition, can fully participate in their environment, whether that’s at school, college, the workplace, or in leisure settings. Yet within our particular line of

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Direct Access celebrates World Engineering Day 2025

World Engineering Day 2025 is about celebrating the contributions of engineers in shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering,” highlights the essential role that engineering plays in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) At Direct Access, our team of dedicated access consultants and

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An office desk has two cardboard cubes (the top is red, the bottom is green) stacked on top of each other. These are to represent the question of what makes something accessible. The red one has an image of a question mark on it, while the green one features the international symbol of access.
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Unlocking Inclusive Design: Mastering the Key Principles of Accessibility

Offering accessibility as a service has been a cornerstone of our work for nearly two decades. Our philosophy is straightforward: we help organizations—whether public or private—move away from exclusive design practices and become more inclusive for people with disabilities. But the real challenge lies in recognizing that accessibility is not

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