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.

November 2019 Newsletter »

VisitEngland and VisitScotland Launch Dementia Friendly Tourism Guides

Leaders who revealed their disabilities found unexpected results – and so did there teams

Mental Health Toolkit for Managers

Guidelines for Local Authorities in the Preparation of Corporate Plans

October 2019 Newsletter »

IKEA’s ThisAbles Project improves the accessibility of their designs with simple add-on solutions

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) provides employment coaching through Ability Programme

Co-Design Guide & Training Toolkit

How To - Ensure your recruitment process is accessible

September 2019 Newsletter »

BBC’s Cardiff building considers neurodiversity to produce a more inclusive workplace

Accessibility improvements in technology are highlighted at Google’s and Apple’s recent developer conferences

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) create a new guide for Universal Design

UK and Irish Airports Rolling out Sunflower Lanyard Scheme for Persons with Hidden Disabilities

August 2019 Newsletter »

CoderDojo Accessibility Guide

Access Ability 2: A Practical Handbook on Accessible Graphic Design

July 2019 Newsletter »

Employment and Disability Factsheet published by the National Disability Authority

Disability Statistics Factsheet published by the National Disability Authority

Community Participation Bill 2019 to Improve Inclusiveness across Ireland

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