Podcast with Sensory Access’ Dr Daniela Ferdico
Podcast with Sensory Access’ Dr. Daniela Ferdico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF9GSakjwLs Dr. Daniela Ferdico is a neurodiverse neuropsychologist who specializes in neurodevelopmetal disorders such as Autism & ADHD, Izzi Ferdico is a student, aspiring video game designer, and co-founder of Sensory Access, a non-profit organisation that offers advice on how to curate accessible public events for people with […]
Creating Accessible Golf Courses
Creating Accessible Golf Courses As recreational accessibility tends to be one of the most ignored aspects in our society, with the pandemic exacerbating the issue further, sporting organisations must acknowledge that creating an enjoyable experience for disabled people, is equal in importance to that of meeting build standards set out by legislation. Sport first and […]
Our Commitment to Agenda 2030
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 dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, economic, and social) and are integrated into the United Nations global development agenda. Not only are municipal, regional, […]
Grenfell Tower authorities failed to consult disabled people on evacuation procedures
Grenfell Tower authorities failed to consult disabled people Direct Access has recently learned that the government repeatedly failed to seek the views of disabled people and their organisations about how residents with physical impairments could evacuate tower blocks in an emergency, six years before the Grenfell Tower disaster. Louise Upton, who was head of fire […]
Expo 2020 – Site Management
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 responsibilities included arranging POD tours, school tours, and distribution of the sunflower lanyard, an immediate and iconic identifier of disability that Direct Access […]
Expo 2020 – Design Consultancy
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 such as Grimshaws and Norman Fosters and Partners, the Direct Access team advised on the design, finish specifications, and ancillary aids required to […]