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.

December 2020 Newsletter »

Accessible Gaming with the Play Station 5

World Alzheimer Report 2020 - Design, Dignity, Dementia: dementia-related design and the built environment

South Dublin County Council is set to be the first JAM Card friendly local authority in Ireland

Hack care - The catalogue with tips to make your home dementia-friendly

November 2020 Newsletter »

UK motorways and A-roads to become more accessible for drivers with disabilities

Logitech’s Adaptive Gaming Kit Wins 2020 Design Awards for Products

Announcement of an extra €100 million for disability health services

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is developing the first building design standards for sensory and neurological needs

October 2020 Newsletter »

Accessibility of the justice systems across the EU

New accessible travel guidance published by UK Office of Rail and Road

Funding scheme for artists with disabilities.

New accessible boats are being launched in the UK and Ireland.

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