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12May/23

Arabic women walking in the Diraiyah in Saudi Arabia.

Direct Access attending the SEA Expo and Summit in Saudi Arabia

May 12, 2023Newsrokon

Last month, Direct Access announced that we would be exhibiting at Riyadh’s SEA Expo and Summit conference. Direct Access has previously worked to increase accessibility in Saudi Arabia in line with Saudi

18Apr/23

Young male wheelchair user next to a pond in a public park.

Highlighting the importance of social accessibility

April 18, 2023Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

At Direct Access, we champion how positive social experiences can have a resulting positive impact on the lives of disabled people. Highlighting the importance of social accessibility is in turnkey to achieving

20Dec/22

Multiple coloured wooden toy blocks to symbolise neurodiversity.

Going on your journey to inclusion

December 20, 2022Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

Diversity of access and inclusion regardless of race, gender, background etc. are integral to the development of a just and equal society in which a person’s physical, cognitive, social, or emotional experiences

18Nov/22

A selfie photograph of Access Consultant, Courtney Hansen smiling next to a photograph of Michael Miller, Direct Access marketing executive.

Workplace culture and cognitive exclusion

November 18, 2022Newsrokon

At Direct Access, we provide accessibility expertise based on a foundation rooted in the direct experiences of disabled people, from members of our team who themselves are disabled, to citizens local to

26Aug/22

Tactile Braille Map Board displaying a museum map and key, featuring QR codes that link to audio description and sign language videos in a warmly lit building.

How does the Direct Access tactile map board work?

August 26, 2022Newsrokon

Direct Access has the immense privilege of contributing to the merge of two quickly synthesising worlds; technological innovation, and accessibility (which we are all about), with the launch of our new Tactile

21Jul/22

Interior of quiet room with comfortable sofa and potted plants.

The health benefits of quiet and sensory rooms

July 21, 2022Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

The human mind and body are amazing feats of nature. They are both equipped to do incredible things, but as a result of stress, it is very possible that health issues could occur.

25Jun/22

A male sign language interpreter demonstrating sign language for Courtyard in a Direct Access sign language video

Why providing sign language content is essential to digital media

June 25, 2022Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

When talking about accessibility, what first comes to mind for most people is the physical environment; the tangible space with which a disabled person might interact. However, there are many other areas

15Jun/22

Two middle aged men in grey suits stand next to each other smiling towards the camera, for a photo, one holds a glass trophy.

Direct Access receive Sustainability Prize at Expo 2020 Supplier Awards

June 15, 2022Newsrokon

Direct Access is honoured to have been the recipient of the Sustainability prize at the Expo 2020 supplier awards; an Expo-curated event that celebrates and rewards the creative minds and businesses who

13Jun/22

Why people are Direct Access’ greatest asset

June 13, 2022Newsrokon

Direct Access is fast approaching the two-decade milestone since Steven Mifsud MBE founded our firm. Looking back on our successes and failures, we are blown away that through it all, we have

30May/22

Hotel bedroom with two lamps shining light above on either side.

What makes an accessible hotel?

May 30, 2022Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

Tourism and hotel services enable providers to cater to people who want nothing more than an enjoyable and relaxing overnight rest, some good food, and, perhaps, an evening swim while they’re at

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