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.

August 2018 Newsletter »

Clonakilty, Co. Cork to become Ireland’s first Autism Friendly town.

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport appoint five new Directors with direct personal experience of disability to Public Transport boards

Cork Airport installs new signage to raise awareness of people with hidden disabilities and the importance of accessible WCs.

Dementia Friendly Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach -Design Guidelines 2018

July 2018 Newsletter »

Employer Disability Information give 5 Steps to Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace

People with disabilities are amongst those facing the highest levels of Discrimination and Inequality in Housing in Ireland

Public consultation launched on Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Access Rules

Creating Dyslexia Friendly Content

June 2018 Newsletter »

ENAT Annual General Assembly 2018 and 'World Tourism for All Quality Programme' Launch

O’Herlihy Access Consultancy Officially Launch a Galway Office

‘Ability’ Programme Launched to support Young People with Disabilities in Further Education, Training and Employment

Survey of Training Needs for IT Professionals on Universal Design

CBM guidelines on creating accessible digital content

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