London 2012 Olympics “Step Free” Programme – Event Planning
In 2005, Direct Access’ Founder and Director Steven Mifsud was subcontracted to take the lead on achieving the London ‘Step Free’ programme ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. The project was to ensure that London’s rail network was made ready for the 2012 Olympic Games, hosted at 33 venues (17 for the Paralympics which followed). The […]
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Virgin Trains Appoints Direct Access as Access Consultants
Virgin Trains appoints Direct Access Direct Access, the Cheshire-based deaf-run accessibilityfirm, has won International Trader of the Year at the prestigious SouthCheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards. The award recognises Direct Access’ successful first year in the United Arab Emirates and the opening of the company’s first offices in Dubai. Established fifteen years ago in the UK, […]
Importance of Induction Loop Provision
The Importance of Induction Loop Provision During access audits, our NRAC Consultants are always recommending or inspecting induction loops. Induction loops are used to help hearing aid users effectively cut out background noise which results in better clarity of speech. One of the biggest issues hearing aid users face is background noise, this is because […]
Direct Access appointed the Access Consultants for the new Blackpool Wintergardens Conference Centre
Direct Access appointed consultants for Blackpool Wintergardens We are pleased to announce that Direct Access has been appointed the Access Consultants for the new Blackpool Wintergardens Conference Centre. Direct Access, commissioned by Blackpool Council will be working alongside the appointed Architects Bisset Adams to deliver and design a 21st-century conference centre for Blackpool based at […]
Do I need a school access audit?
Do I need a School Audit? Do I need a School Access Audit? Schools must have a written accessibility plan. This is a statutory requirement from the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) which remains in force in Northern Ireland. In England, Scotland, and Wales the Equality Act 2010 retains the requirement. The Department of Education in […]