OHAC uses cookies to give you the best experience on our websites. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. Click here to remove this message.

February 2014 Newsletter

Accessibility, What is it all about? »

For many years people have been designing buildings and environments with the accessible ‘toilet’ and ‘ramp’ approach in mind and catering for people with mobility impairments. ...

Technical Guidelines for the Universal Design of In-home Displays launched in Ireland »

Smart Meters are due to be installed across Ireland between 2016 and 2019 and to ensure that consumers will be able to see near real-time information on their energy consumption. In order to ensure...

How to help people with dementia - A guide for customer-facing staff »

A recent survey carried out in the UK identified that that 69 per cent of people with dementia said that the main reason they stop going out is a lack of confidence. Good customer services, identifying...

How to ensure your services are accessible and engage your end user »

The majority of people coming to use buildings or environments are often visiting to use a particular service or engage in a specific activity, such as taking out a book or using computers in a library,...