News & Updates

Here, you will find news and updates from O’Herlihy Access Consultancy on new projects, regulations and developments in the field of universal access.

You can view stories from our last 6 newsletters below, and older stories via the links on the left hand side of this page.

May 2018 Newsletter »

The Tactile Ballot Paper Template - Assisting people with visual impairments to vote in private

Official Launch of Changing Places Ireland

Microsoft Providing $25 Million for an Initiative to Develop AI for Accessibility

April 2018 Newsletter »

How Bus Companies are taking steps to improve Independent Transport for All

March 2018 Newsletter »

The Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation 2018 Congress

Irish Government ratifies UN Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities

BSI revised BS 8300:2018 standard for the design of an accessible and inclusive built environment

Guide to the Healthy Streets Indicators

February 2018 Newsletter »

International Labour Organisation Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Workplace Adjustments

A Business Disability Forum guide to best practice for recruiting and retaining disabled people

Habinteg release 3rd Edition of Wheelchair Housing Design Guide

DART Improved Accessibility Pilot

January 2018 Newsletter »

Route Appraisal or Access Audit? – What are the differences and which approach best suits your needs?

Ireland to ratify UN Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities.

Irish Sign Language Act 2017

Designing for Inclusion and Independence

Innovative ways Museums and Galleries across the World are addressing Accessibility and Universal Design.

December 2017 Newsletter »

The Global Street Design Guide – Setting a Global Baseline for Designing Streets and Public Spaces

New European Standards for Lifts (EN 81-20 and EN 81-50)

Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year

Employer Disability Information – Providing employers with an expert peer source of advice and information on employing staff with disabilities