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The Financial and Social Case for Accessible & Inclusive Rail Networks

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As the U.S. rail industry charts a course toward modernization, one critical factor remains insufficiently addressed: true accessibility and inclusion for disabled passengers. For Direct Access, we believe this is not only a question of compliance or public image— but a strategic opportunity to lead the way in delivering a modern, future-ready service that meets […]

Inclusion in Sport and Stadium Management – Accessible Formats

A narrow focus wide shot of a football sat stationery on a stadium football pitch. In the background the stalls of the surrounding stadium and a goal.

In the realm of stadium facilities management, accessibility for spectators, staff, and players is an area of increasing focus that aims to ensure equitable access for all. While modern stadiums are designed to facilitate physical access, disability is diverse, encompassing a range of needs. Direct Access has demonstrated a range of access tools including our range […]

How Access Audits inform effective Evacuation Plans for Care Homes

An evacuation chair in an orange bag is hung up on a grey wall to the side of an accessible platform lift on the upper floor of an office building.

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

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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

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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 with multidisciplinary […]

Building a Better Future: The Importance of Accessible Housing for All

A Caucasian male wheelchair user in a modern kitchen empties his dishwasher.

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 […]