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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

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

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

20Nov/21

A birds eye view of the Sustainability pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai during sunset, a large, slanted, disc shaped building.

Tolerance and Inclusivity Week at Expo 2020

November 20, 2021Newsrokon

It’s the start of Tolerance and Inclusivity week at Expo 2020 Dubai and the Direct Access team could not be more pleased with the efforts being made by the event’s key organisers

04Nov/21

Accessibility is an issue even for our leaders

November 4, 2021Newsrokon

At Direct Access, our mission is to guide people towards creating an accessible, disability-friendly society through education and action. However, at the same time, we appreciate that creating a just and equal