Ireland: +353 (0)15079081
It’s the start of Tolerance and Inclusivity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai and the Direct Access team could not be more pleased with the efforts being made by the event’s key organisers to promote inclusivity and equality across the interlocking characteristics of gender, race, disability, religion, and culture. While our
The National Model Design Code Back in July, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities announced the National Model Design Code, new legislation to provide detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides, and policies to promote successful design. It expands on the ten characteristics of good design
Disabled people faced discrimination during Covid-19 A story that has caught the attention of the Direct Access team recently is that a judicial review case was filed against the work and pensions Secretary Therese Coffey based on the accusation that the government treats claimants of universal credit more favourably than
Direct Access nominated for exporting awards It has been a busy year for awards with Direct Access nominated for two awards with award ceremonies due to be held next month. We were nominated for: – Insider North West International Trader Award for a new category ‘New market’ recognising Direct Access’
City Bridge Trust to offer £5000 grants for audits To revitalise access in community buildings for those with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, hard of hearing, and mental health problems in London, City Bridge Trust has announced that grants of up to £5000 in value will be made available for application
At Direct Access, our mission is to guide people towards creating an accessible, disability-friendly society through education and action. However, at the same time, we appreciate that creating a just and equal society for disabled people takes time, patience, and money to adapt to the challenges. Over the years, we
Disability Inclusion Strategies for the workplace Many employers want to establish diverse workforces that include people with disabilities, but don’t know how to do so. As an organisation that has a team consisting of 86% disabled people, Direct Access believes that exemplary practices in disability employment can offer many benefits.
Preparing Fire Evacuation Plans & Procedures Setting up evacuation plans and incorporating the right strategies to suit your building premises is vital to preparing for a fire emergency. Picture yourself at a conference, team meeting, or exhibition. There are specific reasons attention is directed beforehand to the fire exits, which
Closed Captioning is important and Channel 4 should know better Closed captioning is one of many necessary tools utilised by disabled people, going largely unnoticed by those without disabilities. Although in many ways closed captioning is becoming increasingly visible in the mainstream thanks to the popularity of social media platforms
Historically speaking, the needs of people on the autistic spectrum in social and occupational contexts have been prone to misunderstanding and often, disregard. Since society at large is still catching up to recognising how common this hidden disability is, while also trying to navigate the endless changes and new terms
Organising accessible weddings Organising an accessible wedding Organising a wedding that considers the potential accessibility needs of one’s guests could easily be dismissed as additional stress to a day that in the planning stages, will no doubt have many. However, creating an accessible environment for your guests while considering their
Notre approche d’audits d’accessibilité Depuis dix-sept ans, Direct Access conseille aux organisations sur les améliorations à apporter en matière d’accès pour les personnes handicapées par le biais d’audits d’accessibilité des locaux et des services existants. Des évaluations d’accessibilité sont également réalisées sur les plans architecturaux avant et pendant les phases
Evacuation chairs; a legal requirement for schools The Equality Act 2010 and the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005 requires schools and other education establishments to have arrangements in place for their disabled students. Within the classroom setting, this is easily achieved with work being planned to suit certain needs
Steven Mifsud, the profoundly deaf founder, and director of Direct Access, will see his dulcet tones broadcast to millions as he lends his voice to the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics, which begins today in Tokyo. His voice will be utilised in the opening ceremony’s combination of imagery and audio-visuals.
Direct Access collaborates with Crossley Anderson for sustainability hub Picture a former railway dock which has been left vacant and decrepit for years. Like many buildings and facilities throughout the UK left to abandon, it is a piece of industry architecture that through lack of care has become lost to