How to create accessible and inclusive social media content
On a global scale, social media is the dominant means of communication. Practically everyone everywhere makes use of it, whether to keep up with friends and family, entertain ourselves, read news articles/opinion pieces, or even find jobs. For disabled people (particularly those who face challenges navigating the physical world), social media is not just a […]
Sweaty Betty – Access Audits and Disability Awareness Training
Direct Access is the access consultant for Sweaty Betty; a British retailer specialising in women’s activewear with over 60 stores in the UK and several others across the world in territories such as Canada, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. The company’s ethos is rooted in empowering women and girls from every […]
Why architects need accessibility consultants for New Build design projects
It is generally understood that there are five different phases for New Build construction projects. Across these five stages, accessibility consultants play a key role in the delivery of at least three of them to ensure that site owners and architects (the Project Management Team) are meeting their legal obligations in terms of accessibility and […]
‘Harris Your Place’ : Direct Access interviewed for access consultancy work at the Harris Museum
Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud MBE was interviewed for the Harris Museum’s ‘Harris Your Place’ profile series, highlighting key people in the site’s ongoing refurbishment. An ambitious undertaking, it is set to be the first blended museum, art gallery, and library in the UK. Conducting the interview with Steven is Eleanor Ghebache, Marketing Officer at […]
Direct Access bringing access and inclusion to Canterbury
Canterbury County Council (CCC) have commissioned Direct Access for their Levelling Up Project, the scope of which has seen the firm deliver accessibility audits for many of Canterbury’s heritage places, gardens, trails, streetscapes, car parks, and cycling routes. The project, which has seen Direct Access deliver accessibility audits to public recreation and tourism attractions such […]
Embracing disabled identity: Direct Access and Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is an annual awareness day celebrated every July, championing the creativity, resilience, and achievements of disabled people. The origins of Disability Pride as a celebration go as far back as the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act back in 1990, which the date traditionally commemorates. However, despite the event’s storied history […]