Address Building Regulations Part M design bloopers early to avoid costly remediation work
In her blog for CAE, Access Advisor Judi Watkinson discusses Part M designer ‘bloopers’ and the many recurring issues she’s witnessed during access audits of buildings.
Access audits, attitudes and CAE’s advisory service for charities
Associate Consultant Kat Aedy writes about why attitudes are the biggest barrier for disabled people, why signage, and different communication formats are necessary for charities, and why it’s never too early to bring in an access consultant, in this Centre for Accessible Environments’ blog.
Unlock barriers to your building or space with an access audit
Centre for Accessible Environments Access Advisor Ian Watkins discusses why an access audit is the best thing you can do for your building (or space) its occupants and visitors, and how such an audit will benefit everyone, and therefore your business or organisation.
CAE and Habinteg support accessible homes at Housing 2025 & GLA Housing Scrutiny Committee
Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) and Habinteg Housing Association have contributed to discussions on inclusive housing at the Housing 2025 conference and the Greater London Authority Housing Committee.
Designing for disabled people: what should building owners know?
Associate Consultant Dee Tunc has worked with Centre for Accessible Environments, consulting on access audits, review drawings and training. Find out why she thinks the pandemic did nothing to increase awareness of the accessibility challenges faced by disabled and older people.
CAE’s Access Panel shapes inclusive design in London’s built environment
The Centre for Accessible Environments’ Access Panel has advised Southwark Council’s Streets for People strategy, helping to improve the...
What ingredients make a knowledgeable NRAC member & Access Advisor?
Our Senior Access Advisor and National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC) member Teresa Rumble has just celebrated 10 years with CAE, which is a testimony to the passion she has for her work. “Inclusive design and accessibility should be equals for everyone, everywhere, all the time,” she says.
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.