April 2013 Newsletter
Disability access audits – We must think beyond disability when carrying out an access audit. »
Recently we have been getting a number of queries on what should be covered in a disability access audit. In response, we have been advising clients that in line with the principles of Universal...
Accessible wayfinding – It’s much more than placing accessible signage in a building. »
It is a well known fact that accessible signage plays an important role in making buildings usable and accessible. The key question is how often is wayfinding considered in the design and use of the...
Free seminar - Making customer services and information accessible for all. »
O’Herlihy Access Consultancy will be running a free seminar entitled “Making customer services and information accessible for all” on the 7th May 2013. This interactive seminar...
New Irish Sign Language support website launched. »
ISL Everywhere is a collaborative project between Sharing the Journey (a voluntary support organisation for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children), the Irish Deaf Society and the Centre for...
Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013 »
The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (SI No 80 of 2013) were signed by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan on 8th March 2013 and will come into will...