Accessibility Policy and Action Plan for Limerick Institute of Technology
O’ Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC) was engaged by Limerick Institute of Technology Estates Office in February 2013 to assist in the development of a three year Accessibility Policy and Action Plan.
In order to deliver a coherent Accessibility Policy and a practical Action Plan, OHAC initially delivered a presentation which focused on: the legislative background/Universal Design; Barriers to accessibility; Who benefits from accessible services and how to ensure accessibility is embedded at all stages of projects.
The project also involved:
- Liaising with key personnel to identify existing levels of accessibility within Limerick Institute of Technology.
- Facilitating a number of workshops with the Estates Office and relevant personnel within LIT.
- A strategic accessibility audit of the Estates Office relating to new works, access to protected structures, procurement, day to day management of buildings and health, safety and accessibility.
- The preparation of a built environment access policy for LIT including a three year action plan on how to make the campus accessible for all users regardless of age, size or ability.
- The provision of guidance and support to a number of staff to ensure accessibility was implemented within the organisation.
The project took place between February and April 2013.
