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28May/22

A man places a Hearing Loop sticker onto the underside of a desk.

Why do reception desks need induction loops?

May 28, 2022Newsaccessibility guidancerokon

Why do reception desks need induction loops? According to BS8300 – A hearing enhancement system, using induction loop, infrared or radio transmission, should be installed in rooms and spaces used for meetings,

30Apr/22

Colour wheel featuring Illustrations of Agenda 2030's Sustainable Development Goals

Our Commitment to Agenda 2030

April 30, 2022Newsrokon

Working with Direct Access, we will enable your organisation to take vital steps towards meeting social, economic, and environmental impact goals set out by Agenda 2030. Agenda 2030’s SDGs address all three

13Apr/22

The exterior of the historic building Diriyah Clay Castle seen on a sunny day

Diriyah Gate

April 13, 2022Case Studiesfeaturedrokon

Located in the Northwestern outskirts of the Saudi capital city Riyadh, Diriyah is the original home of the Saudi royal family and served as the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah from

12Apr/22

An aerial shot of a brightly lit Expo 2020 Dubai during sunset

Expo 2020 – Design

April 12, 2022Case Studiesfeaturedrokon

Direct Access was appointed the Universal Design Access Consultants for Expo 2020 Dubai, the first-ever world exposition to be held in the Middle East region. Working alongside numerous architectural and construction firms

12Apr/22

A panoramic view of Expo 2020 Dubai at night time.

Expo 2020 – Site Management

April 12, 2022Case Studiesfeaturedrokon

Direct Access worked alongside the sustainability team at Expo 2020 to successfully ensure that the site management of the event was achieved sufficiently from an operational point of view. Our site management

07Apr/22

An aerial shot of the Terra Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai at night time.

Terra Children and Science Centre

April 7, 2022Case Studiesfeaturedrokon

As the Terra Pavilion Direct Access was the Universal Design Consultants for Terra (Sustainability Pavilion) at Expo 2020 Dubai, soon to be rebranded the Terra Children and Science Centre. • Sustainability is

10Mar/22

Direct Access launches YouTube channel

March 10, 2022Newsrokon

Direct Access is proud to announce that we have added a brand-new YouTube channel to our ever-growing list of social media platforms! Our Ops director Steve Dering comments on the launch “After

13Jan/22

A judge's mallet resting on a table in a courtroom.

Sheikh Mohammed issues new law protecting rights of people of determination in Dubai

January 13, 2022Newsrokon

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE recently issued Law No. 3 of 2022 on the rights of people with disabilities in the

04Jan/22

A young boy with eyes closed interprets braille with the help of a middle aged woman, who helps guide his hands.

World Braille Day: Raising Awareness for an Important Communication Tool

January 4, 2022Newsrokon

Since 2019, World Braille Day has been celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille; an access and communication tool that has played a key role in the realization of human

12Dec/21

A close up of a hand holding a 2020 Export Champion Northern Powerhouse badge.

Direct Access wins two export awards

December 12, 2021Newsrokon

Direct Access has won two prestigious export awards for exporting British expertise in accessibility: the Franco British & Trade Investment Awards and the Insider North West International Trade Award. Both awards were

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