About us

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is an award winning consultancy and leading authority on inclusive design for over 50 years. Our mission is to support a more inclusive society through providing consultancy, training, research and publications on inclusive design.

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.

Be one of the next generation of access talent

If you’re disabled and living in London, CAE’s Pathways Academy is a 12 month programme that can give you the confidence, skills and support you need to kick start your career in inclusive design and access. 

Access auditing and the Equality online course – live online course

Our popular Access auditing and the Equality online course is ideal for anyone considering NRAC accreditation, or looking to develop access auditing skills alongside an understanding of building management practices. Participants carry out access design appraisals and access audits in supervised exercises.

Access audit training in Guernsey

Watch CAE trainer talk about how CAE’s Access Audit course has empowered people in Guernsey to support the new Equalities legislation. So far we have trained 49 people and are due to deliver our sixth round of training later his year.

Iterative process ensures a fully inclusive design for Royal Academy of Music

Read about the access consultancy work we carried out for Ian Ritchie Architects to ensure that the revitalisation of the Royal Academy of Music’s performance space led to a truly inclusive space for all visitors.

ASAS supporting London to be more inclusive

Our Access and Sustainability Advisory Service (ASAS) is free for voluntary and community groups in London and provides advice on how to make groups’ premises more accessible to everyone, and grant application support for improvements.

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Access Auditing and Equality Act - Live Online Course
March 5, 2025 - March 6, 2025 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Access Auditing and Equality Act - Live Online Course

This course is aimed at anyone interested in taking their access knowledge to a higher level and gain an understanding of the practicalities of access improvements in light of the Equality Act 2010. This course is ideal for anyone considering NRAC accreditation, or looking to develop access auditing skills alongside a practical understanding of implementing […]

An Introduction to Access and Inclusive Design - Live Online Course
April 2, 2025 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

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
April 29, 2025 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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