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.

October 2017 Newsletter »

UEFA Disability Access Officer (DAO) Handbook

European Parliament Vote on European Accessibility Act

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) UK Launch ‘Essential Principles Guide’ Initiative for Built Environment Professionals – Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Environment

National Disability Authority launch Customer Communications Toolkit for the Public Service — A Universal Design Approach

The Whole Journey: A Guide For Thinking Beyond Compliance To Create Accessible Public Transport Journeys

September 2017 Newsletter »

Celebrating 10 Years In Business

Guide for Business on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Should Ireland be taking Australia's lead developing Accessible Wayfinding and Signage Standards?

10 Tips for Making Meetings Inclusive and Accessible

August 2017 Newsletter »

Launch of National Disability Strategy Inclusion Plan (2017-2021)

The Business Disability Forum in the UK launch its new Line Manager Guide Series for 2017

Public Consultation and review of BS8300:2009+A1:2010

New online training on dementia and planning launched in the UK

June 2017 Newsletter »

The Central Bank of Ireland wins Universal Design Award at the 2017 RIAI Architecture Awards

May 2017 Newsletter »

Universal Design in Education Workshop hosted by the Centre for Excellence in Universal-Design

Microsoft produces Inclusive Design guidelines as a simple starting point for meaningful change.

Dementia Friendly Housing Charter: Guidance on delivering a dementia-friendly approach to housing.

April 2017 Newsletter »

Design for All in Tourist Destinations

Revised regulations for Part B of the Building Regulations - Fire Safety - Volume 2