Category: News

02Oct/23

A smiling young woman with a tattoo sleeve on her living room sofa typing on a laptop with her feet held up on a wheelchair. Her brown and black dog watches her.

How to cater to the increased demand for Accessible Media

October 2, 2023Newsaccessibility guidanceMichael Miller

With society’s increased reliance on digital spaces to carry out everyday tasks, ensuring the provision of Accessible Media is vital. From ordering food shopping to doing taxes to arranging medical appointments to

29Sep/23

An Asian woman in a wheelchair enjoys a pint of beer with a friend in a pub.

Universal Design: Creating Spaces for All

September 29, 2023Newsaccessibility guidanceMichael Miller

Universal design is the design philosophy that seeks to create products, spaces, and environments that are usable and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. It is a framework that

27Sep/23

A middle aged man inspects the height of a drop from a ramp at a children's playground.

FREE WEBINAR: Inclusive Parks – Hints and Tips for Increasing Access for People with Disabilities

September 27, 2023NewsMichael Miller

Are you ready to discover innovative ways to enhance accessibility in parks and recreation spaces? Join us as Steven Mifsud, MBE, a seasoned accessibility consultant, and Direct Access CEO, delves into the

25Sep/23

A middle aged man, Steven Mifsud, holding an iPad for a portrait photo. In the background are numerous American flags on poles waving in the breeze.

A short guide to ADA Transition Planning

September 25, 2023Newsaccessibility guidanceMichael Miller

The aim of an ADA Transition Plan is to identify and implement improvements to a public-facing site and help it achieve compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. While many

12Sep/23

What to expect from Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud’s talk at the New York Build EXPO

September 12, 2023NewsMichael Miller

Implementing Accessible Pedestrian Facilities: At the New York BUILD Expo 2024, Steven will present a presentation titled “Accessible Design and Inclusive City Centers: Understanding the Public Right of Way rule”. This bespoke presentation was formulated

31Aug/23

A photo of a smooth stone pathway in a McKinney Texas park surrounded by trees during a sunny day. A large pond is in the background.

U.S. Access Board Issues Final Rule on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines

August 31, 2023NewsMichael Miller

This month, the U.S. Access Board addressed inequity of access in public spaces for people with disabilities by issuing a final rule on accessibility guidelines for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way.