{"id":4211,"date":"2023-08-24T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T12:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/?p=4211"},"modified":"2025-04-09T13:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:26:47","slug":"how-direct-access-reviews-apartment-buildings-for-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/news\/how-direct-access-reviews-apartment-buildings-for-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"How Direct Access reviews residential buildings for accessibility\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4211\" class=\"elementor elementor-4211\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb4f78c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Direct Access reviews residential buildings for accessibility\u200b<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26c6a31\" data-id=\"26c6a31\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-714ee7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"714ee7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-90b9a44 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90b9a44\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19ad44a\" data-id=\"19ad44a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e48ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e48ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4213\" alt=\"A tidy high-rise apartment living room with a green sofa, brown coffee table, small work desk near the windows and a large potted plant gently lit by the sun outside.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-chait-goli-1918291-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70163c5\" data-id=\"70163c5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f1fde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3f1fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The Equality Act 2010, <span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak simplyweb-checked\" dir=\"ltr\">BS8300, Part M Building Regulations, Lifetime Homes Standards, and the Wheelchair Housing Design Guide (among various other legislations)<\/span> sets out clear expectations and legal precedence outlining how building owners must promote the personal independence and comfort of their residents (of which many of are statistically likely to be disabled) by maintaining an accessible and inclusive site that meets the individual requirements of said residents. However, it is often the case that the rights of disabled people in residential buildings are not met, and that building owners are guilty of non-compliance with the Equality Act. This is where Direct Access\u2019 access consultants come into the picture. Our team can provide assistance to building owners with the knowledge required to achieve full compliance with accessibility legislation and go beyond that to create a fully-functioning, welcoming, and truly inclusive community building.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">When reviewing a housing complex for accessibility, Direct Access consultants will comprehensively inspect, in addition to the residential areas themselves; common areas, entrances, exits, ramps, stairs, light switches, parking spaces, sidewalks, internal and external lighting levels, washer and dryer facilities, vending machines, seated areas, and everything else in between. While it goes without saying that each resident of a building\u2019s home should meet their individual access requirements, it is the responsibility of building owners to ensure that all elements of the site are compliant with the appropriate building standards.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">But how does Direct Access carry out an inspection of a building? Well, the scope of our inspection encompasses a comprehensive assessment of various areas and components within a building, resulting in a final report that building owners can use as a blueprint for their journey toward inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9e6cb4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9e6cb4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b7b458\" data-id=\"2b7b458\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-834b18d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"834b18d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">Direct Access will facilitate a consultant to travel to your site and carry out a thorough examination of the exterior areas, such as entrances, exits, ramps, stairs, parking spaces, sidewalks, and lighting. Additionally, the common areas, including the lobby, hallways, elevators, mailrooms, community rooms, and management offices, all of which will be examined in detail.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The dwelling units themselves will also be evaluated, covering aspects such as interior doors, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, accessible routes, lighting, and windows. Communication and signage features, including room identification signs, visual alarms, and tactile or Braille signage, will be assessed as well. The inspection will encompass site amenities like recreation areas and picnic areas.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The goal is to identify both compliant and non-compliant features and provide recommendations for improvements to enhance accessibility throughout the apartment building, ensuring equal access for all residents and visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">As alluded to earlier, Direct Access\u2019s approach extends beyond assessing compliance. We strive to create inclusive environments that exceed minimum accessibility requirements. Our goal is to provide solutions and modifications that enhance overall accessibility and usability for individuals with disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc1fab0\" data-id=\"fc1fab0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156f7c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"156f7c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4212\" alt=\"A close up shot of a button board on a modern stainless steel oven.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-385adde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"385adde\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d247e9e\" data-id=\"d247e9e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e596b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0e596b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">We focus on creating spaces that promote independence, dignity, and equal participation for everyone. Throughout the inspection process, our team actively seeks opportunities to suggest improvements that may not be explicitly required by legal standards but contribute to a more inclusive environment. These recommendations may include additional grab bars, adjustable height countertops, improved lighting for individuals with visual impairments, or the implementation of assistive technologies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">By considering the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities, we offer practical and creative solutions to remove barriers and create welcoming and inclusive spaces. Our recommendations and modifications address not only physical accessibility but also cognitive, sensory, and social aspects, ensuring that everyone can navigate, interact, and enjoy life within an apartment building with ease and comfort.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">If you would like to hear more about our consultation work on apartment and housing complexes, Direct Access would like to remind readers that members of the team will be attending the London Build Expo at Stand L8 from the 15th \u2013 16th of November.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Here, we are expected to be one of several organisations in the \u2018built environment\u2019 business advocating for ethical building practices. 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