How Access Audits inform effective Evacuation Plans for Care Homes
Throughout history, buildings have generally been constructed to accommodate the needs of people without disabilities while ignoring those who do have them. As low as building standards can and have often been, however, the idea that care homes might not be truly accessible to residents is a worrying one for many care home managers. Especially […]
The Crucial Role of Sensory Accessibility in Environmental Design
Sensory accessibility is a crucial facet which we advocate to be embedded into every element of our built environment. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of their condition, can fully participate in their environment, whether that’s at school, college, the workplace, or in leisure settings. Yet within our particular line of work as Access Consultants (extending […]
Direct Access celebrates World Engineering Day 2025
World Engineering Day 2025 is about celebrating the contributions of engineers in shaping a sustainable future. This year’s theme, “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering,” highlights the essential role that engineering plays in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) At Direct Access, our team of dedicated access consultants and engineers work closely […]
Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland – Accessibility Audits & Consultation
Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland have been reviewing and updating the Universal Design standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the Republic. By commissioning Direct Access Consultancy in October 2024, ZEVI’s initiative aimed to conduct comprehensive user testing of EV charging stations at fifteen strategically selected sites across the Republic of Ireland. The primary objectives […]
Building a Better Future: The Importance of Accessible Housing for All
Ever since the pandemic occurred half a decade ago, the way we use our homes has shifted significantly. That is to say, in addition to being our nest, the global shift in attitude towards working from home has transformed our personal sanctuaries into workplaces. For disabled people across the country, this has been a great leveller […]
Driving Inclusion – How Greater Manchester’s Bus Network is Leading the Way in Accessible Transport
As of 6 January 2025, Greater Manchester has fully returned its bus services to public control, representing a major change in the region’s transport strategy and the first time in 40 years that a major transit system in England will operate in such a way. And with this change, increased accessibility for disabled passengers is […]