Latest news
Access Auditor Ian: people shouldn’t need to adapt to fit their environment
CAE’s newest Access Advisor, and NRAC accredited access auditor, Ian Watkins, believes inclusive design and accessibility is all about creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Access consultants must join design process earlier, says Access Advisor Judi
CAE Access Advisor and NRAC member, Judi Watkinson, says architects and designers should consider having a Part M design review undertaken during the early RIBA design stages.
Pathways Academy moves into 2025 with 15 disabled students
Pathways Academy continues to have success with its mission to train access experts of the future with 15 disabled students currently on the inclusive design programme.
Upcoming training
An Introduction to Access and Inclusive Design - Live Online Course
The principles and practicalities of access and inclusive design are brought to life by our experienced trainers. This course is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in improving their knowledge and understanding around access and inclusive design in relation to the built environment. Find out more information and how to book here.
Design and Neurodiversity – live online course
The course gives an understanding of designing for neurodiversity and wellbeing. We will investigate the relationship between neurodiversity and the built environment, how design affects and can respond to these issues and how this relates to legislation including the Equality Act 2010. Click here to find out more and how to book
Access and Wayfinding in the External Environment
This course will help participants to recognise the key factors required to design accessible pedestrian environments and understand requirements relating to navigation, orientation and way‑finding to enhance the accessibility of buildings and external environments. Find out more information and how to book here.