COP28 at EXPO City, Dubai – Accessibility Consultancy
Direct Access worked with Expo City on the accessibility of the site for COP28 UAE. Managed by Expo City, the City hosted the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference this November. Direct Access provided a team of Access Consultants onsite undertaking international accessibility standard benchmarking for best-in-class accessibility. Our Access Consultants delivered; Full design plan reviews […]
Improving access for hearing aid users at train stations
In the wake of COVID-19, the travelling habits of commuters across the world were forced to adapt to a new world of masks, distancing, and online ticket purchases. Although it would be a huge understatement to minimise the impact of the pandemic on any nation’s transport infrastructure, the UK was arguably one of the most […]
What to expect from Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud’s talk at the London And New York Build EXPO
Implementing the RIBA Inclusive Design Overlay: This summer the RIBA released the Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work. This ground-breaking guidance empowers and equips design, construction, and management professionals to create and operate inclusive and equitable buildings and spaces to welcome everyone. At the London Expo, Steven will delve into what inclusive […]
Benwell Dene Housing Estate – Design Consultancy
Direct Access is the Access Consultant for the upcoming modern and sustainable 146-home estate in Benwell, Newcastle. In addition to ensuring the implementation of inclusive and accessible housing with J M Architects and Southern Green, Direct Access advised on the application of the estate’s planned sustainable interpretation of the traditional terrace street pattern, which will […]
Achieving Accessible Website Compliancy
Ensuring that your website is fully accessible to disabled people is becoming an increasingly vital element in the success of any institution with a public-facing platform. Whether you are a small charity owner, servant of a local government, or CEO of a large conglomerate business, chances are you also own a website. If so, you […]
How Direct Access reviews residential buildings for accessibility
The Equality Act 2010, BS8300, Part M Building Regulations, Lifetime Homes Standards, and the Wheelchair Housing Design Guide (among various other legislations) sets out clear expectations and legal precedence outlining how building owners must promote the personal independence and comfort of their residents (of which many of are statistically likely to be disabled) by maintaining […]