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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
Read More...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
Read More...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
Read More...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
Read More...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
Read More...Virgin Trains Appoints Direct Access as Access Consultants
Virgin Trains appoints Direct Access Direct Access, the Cheshire-based deaf-run accessibility firm, has won International Trader of the Year at the prestigious South Cheshire 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
Read More...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
Read More...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
Read More...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.
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