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The Importance of Inclusive Design

The Importance of Inclusive Design We hear, see, and read the word ‘inclusive’ a lot these days and we must admit that we are also guilty of overusing the term. The term portrays an image of being open and accepting for everyone, what could possibly be wrong with that? Nothing

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Easy ways to make inclusive and accessible environments

Easy ways to make accessible and inclusive environments At Direct Access, we are often asked for easy ways to make environments accessible for disabled people. Are there any shortcuts? How can I be more accessible? The truth is that there are no absolute shortcuts but there are many simple adjustments

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Access audits to remove barriers on all UK transport

Access audits to remove accessibility barriers on UK transport This month, the government announced a National Disability Strategy to build back fairer from COVID-19, which will include major access audits of all UK railway stations and new laws to boost accessibility standards on buses and taxis. As access auditors for

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Evacuation Chair Range Developed by and For Disabled People

Evacuation Chair Range Developed by and for Disabled People Direct Access has recently launched our brand-new Evacuation Chair range. Developed by disabled people, it is the first time that Chairs have been developed with a disabled evacuee in mind. Established in 2004, Direct Access remains the UK’s leading accessibility consultancy

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BSL Interpretation and Inclusivity

BSL Intepretation and Inclusivity At Direct Access, we are often asked about the kinds of sign language interpreters. We provide sign language interpreter services to the NHS in England, Scotland, and Wales via an NHS SBS framework contract and produce sign language videos for a variety of clients. So, what

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Building Bulletin 100

Building Bulletin 100 Updates Published in 2007, Building Bulletin 100 is non-statutory guidance on fire safety for schools. The Department for Education is currently updating the guidance, particularly for special schools. It covers how a school building should be designed so that pupils and staff will have early warning if

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Direct Access at Expo 2020 Dubai

Empowering People of Determination Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Exposition in the Middle East and Africa region this October. It will see the transformation of a 4.38km² site on the border of the Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi to become the largest ever event staged in

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Disability and the lack of employment opportunities

Disability and the lack of employment opportunities At Direct Access, we create opportunities for disabled people, and our senior directors are disabled themselves. Our Access Consultancy team are all disabled people, and we embrace life experience as an asset that offers insight and motivation. Throughout our careers as access consultants,

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What is a Hearing Loop?

What is a Hearing Loop? Imagine not being able to hear the speaker across the roar of a crowd, the bank cashier, or a bus driver over the noise of an engine. For many of the one in six of the UK population with some form of hearing loss, this

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How to go beyond box-ticking

How to go beyond Box-ticking The ever-present box-ticking exercises are administrative tasks that we all must do as part of our daily lives at work and at home. These exercises are inevitable and are sometimes an irritating step that must be taken to achieve a higher goal. We tend to

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Direct Access launches sign language interpretation service with NHS

Direct Access launches NHS sign language interpretation service Direct Access has secured a four-year NHS Shared Business Services framework contract to supply sign language interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. We make this announcement on a very significant day for us at the company, Deaf Awareness Week. As our Founder

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Steven Mifsud receives MBE at Windsor Castle

Steven Mifsud receives MBE at Windsor Castle Join us in congratulating our founder and director Steven Mifsud who was absolutely humbled and honoured to receive his MBE this week from the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle for services to International Trade. The award recognises Steven’s work with the UK’s

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Direct Access featured on BBC News

Direct Access featured on BBC news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcAt5UXsoew This week Direct Access has been featured on BBC News Wales during lunchtime.  At a time when the COVID19 infection rate is rapidly increasing and more places face lockdown it is nice to be able to share a positive story. The pandemic has

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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

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