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.

June 2019 Newsletter »

The Centre for Inclusive Design launch a new report revealing how inclusive design can expand customer reach

Promoting sports at special education schools and disability centres in Singapore

Welcoming disabled customers – quick tips

Passenger Assistance Prototype App being trialled by Irish Rail

May 2019 Newsletter »

New Inclusive Design Standards published by the London Legacy Development Corporation – May 2019

Managing Mental Health At Work - A Guide for Employers

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission publish new guidance for Public Bodies – Public Sector Human Rights and Equality Duty

Should Ireland follow Scotland’s example and launch an Accessible Beaches App?

April 2019 Newsletter »

Back To Work After Cancer - A Guide for Employees and Employers

Determining Adequate Visual Contrast Using Light Reflectance Values (LRV’s)

Design for All - Accessibility following a Design for All approach in products, goods and services - Extending the range of users

March 2019 Newsletter »

Business in the Community’s Guide on How to Become an Inclusive Employer

Everyone Can Play - A Guideline To Create Inclusive Playspaces

Encouraging Disability Disclosure at Work – How to Ask the Question

February 2019 Newsletter »

Inclusive Branding Reaps Rewards for Business

Valuable 500 Campaign Launches to Promote Disability Inclusion in Business

AllAccess - Ontario’s Guide to Creating Accessible Public Spaces

January 2019 Newsletter »

Autism guidance for local authority housing officers, justice professionals and line managers/HR professionals

National Disability Authority Launch new Strategic Plan for 2019-2021

Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 526 of 2018)