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Direct Access’ Nathan Leese interviewed on International Wheelchair Day

A photograph of two young male and caucasian teenage wheelchair users in dark blue and white sportswear sit on the corner of an indoor basketball court. A bench with a team captain/coach, a middle aged woman, is sat at a table behind them observing the match.

International Wheelchair Day, observed annually on March 1st, is a global celebration of the profound impact wheelchairs have on the lives of millions around the world. To celebrate the occasion, we sat down to interview team member Nathan Leese about the positive impact his wheelchair has made in his life and his participation in his favourite […]

Why the parking area is the first indicator of your sites’ accessibility

An accessible parking bay with the international symbol of access (person in a wheelchair) painted on the tarmac in yellow.

As the point of entry for the majority of public facilities, the accessibility of a site’s parking area has the capacity to shape the perception of an entire facility in the eyes of disabled visitors. In this blog, we will explain some of the ways you can make your car park accessible and inclusive as […]

The benefit to providing accessibility and sensory guides for site visitors

A photograph of the front cover of the Access Guide which Direct Access produced for Cannock Chase. The cover has a dark green colour scheme with a mixture of yellow and white text. It reads "Cannock Chase access guide. Welcome to the Access Guide for Cannock Chase". Underneath this text is the Cannock Chase logo. A photograph on the cover shows a young white woman with downs syndrome riding a bike with stabilisers joyfully. Next to her getting in close for a photo is a white male companion who is off his bike and holding it with one hand. He is also smiling happily. Behind them is a bike trail through some woods.

Whether you are a site owner providing an attraction to the public or are the custodian of a heritage site/museum, Accessibility and Sensory Guides are fast-becoming a standard of the overall visitor experience in public recreation, entertainment, and educational settings. Working very much in the same way as a traditional leaflet or brochure, Access and […]

The Direct Access team weighs in on the UK Government’s new Disability Action Plan

A close up on a white computer keyboard with one green keypad showing the international symbol of access (a symbol of a wheelchair).

The UK Government has recently declared plans to engage with disability-related issues and make the United Kingdom the most “accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work, and thrive” with the announcement of their 2024 Disability Action Plan. This highly publicised document, which was published last week, details the UK Government’s “immediate actions” […]

Diriyah Square Offices & Kindergarten – Design Consultancy

A concept photo of Diriyah Gate Offices & Kindergarten showing people socialising outside and children playing.

The Kindergarten and Commercial Offices are part of the wider 7km2 Diriyah Gate Development, one of the largest cultural and heritage developments in the world, incorporating Najdi-inspired architecture overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage site At-Turaif.  The Kindergarten and Commercial Offices occupy a large site that forms part of the Diriyah Square (DSQ) area of the overall […]

Direct Access’ Steven Mifsud MBE to speak at 2024 Heritage Day Conference

Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud MBE, a Maltese man with short brown hair and a grey suit smiles for a photo in the courtyard of the Horniman Museum and Gardens on an overcast day. Behind him is a stone staircase leading up to a side-entrance of the museum.

Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud MBE will speak at the annual Heritage Day Conference this year. The hybrid conference will take place on 7th March, in-person at St John’s Church Waterloo, London, and will also be streamed live to virtual delegates. Heritage Day is a leading heritage conference for all those interested in the sector […]