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Author: Tyler Phillips During this holiday season, some of us will be looking to take advantage of the time off and travel either home or abroad. For many, travel can be difficult or stressful at the best of times, but it can be especially hard for people with disabilities. Limited…
Author: Eoin O'Herlihy Reflections from the SYNC25 Accountability Summit in Tokyo Last week, I had the privilege of attending the SYNC25 Accountability Summit in Tokyo. It was an incredible days with leaders, advocates and change-makers who are all working towards disability inclusion on a global scale. A special thanks for…
We are excited to invite you to our webinar on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, where we will explore a practical introduction on how to ensure accessibility is addressed in everything your organisation does. From Strategies & frameworks to processes & procedures. Webinar Overview A 45-minute, high-impact session designed for small, medium and large…
Author: Sofia Milici A New Chapter for Disability Rights in Ireland What does it really mean to live “a life without barriers” in Ireland? The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 sets out how Government plans to turn that ambition into everyday reality. Built on the United Nations…
Author: Sofia Milici From Obligation to Opportunity What does it look like when disability inclusion becomes part of core business, not just a side project? Around 1.3 billion people worldwide are persons with disabilities, roughly one in six of us, yet they remain far less likely to be in decent…
Author: Sofia Milici Closing the Disability Employment Gap in Europe Across the European Union (EU), there are an estimated 42.8 million persons with disabilities of working age, yet only about half are in employment. This persistent gap limits people’s social inclusion and economic autonomy, and it also means that employers…
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 have now been officially approved as an international standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The standard, now published as ISO/IEC 40500:2025, represents a major step forward…
The fitness industry often promotes a healthy lifestyle and encourages people to be active. However, joining a fitness club or gym can be very intimidating for many people, specially for people with disabilities. This can be due to pressure of navigating a place that may not be able to accommodate…
It has been reported by WHO in 2022 that 16% of the world's population have a disability, this is 1.3 billion people globally. This enforces the ideals of inclusive design as it does not just benefit disabled people but includes older people, families with small children, etc. One area where…
We are excited to invite you to our free online workshop on Thursday, 26th June 2025, where we will explore practical ways to embed Universal Design in all aspects of buildings and facilities management. Why This Workshop Matters Accessibility is not just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about creating environments that are usable…
O’Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC) is honoured to be appointed to the SYNC25 Leaders group as part of this global initiative by The Valuable 500’s. OHAC will partner with the SYNC Leaders group to support member companies on the road to the 2025 Tokyo summit and to serve as a leader…
The Universal Design Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets were launched on 26th June 2024. O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC) developed Ireland’s national guidelines for Changing Places Toilets for the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design. The guidelines are available on the Centre for Excellence in Universal Designs website. Supporting Part M Amendment Regulations…
Microsoft has announced a new technology-led five-year plan to “create and open doors to bigger opportunities for persons with disabilities” almost a year after they released their Accessibility Evolution Model in July 2020. This five-year plan has three main objectives: Spurring the development of more accessible technology across the industry…
