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.

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)

December 2018 Newsletter »

Open Doors Seminar Initiative Seminar

The Housing Agency launched a new report ‘Thinking Ahead: Independent and Supported Housing Models for an Ageing Population’

Disability Statistics Factsheet published by the National Disability Authority

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018

November 2018 Newsletter »

UK Inclusive Transport Strategy

Essential principles for creating an accessible and inclusive environment for clients, developers, and contractors

September 2018 Newsletter »

OHAC to hold Universal Design and Accessibility CPD Seminar in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland

The Design of Workplaces for Inclusivity and Diversity

European standards for making your information accessible

Microsoft partners with Be My Eyes to provide 24/7 Disability Answer Desk technical support for customers with a vision impairment

Providing Autism Friendly Environments

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