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.

September 2020 Newsletter »

OHAC celebrates 13 years in business

Tommy Hilfiger released an adaptive clothing line

Safe working during the COVID 19 pandemic - Accessibility Considerations.

New MSc course in Educational Assistive Technology has been developed in University of Dundee in Scotland.

ZICLA and Pittman develop Irelands first Vectorial Bus Platform

August 2020 Newsletter »

Astute develops the world’s first fully accessible self-service chatbot

July 2020 Newsletter »

More accessible facilities needed as lockdown measures ease

England announces Changing Places to be compulsory from 2021

Extra features to make the building environment more accessible

June 2020 Newsletter »

Note - A New Book shaped speaker for visually impaired

April 2020 Newsletter »

HSE Publishes Article on Mental Health during Coronavirus Outbreak

Universal Design Grand Challenge – Student Awards

Vans Launched a Sensory-Inclusive Footwear Collection

Down Syndrome Ireland Releases Accessible Guide to Covid-19

March 2020 Newsletter »

New Wheelchair Accessible Aircraft Lavatory Design

National Brain Awareness Week 2020 – “Love Your Brain”

Accessible art tours in Dublin

Inditex Opens First International “for&from” Store