Aim
This live online course explores the principles of designing for neurodiversity and wellbeing. Neurodiversity is a term to cover the diversity of human minds and cognitive function and can include dyslexia, dyspraxia, Autism spectrum condition and ADHD. 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.
Course dates
Tuesday 28 April – Book now
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Course outline
This course will cover:
- What is neurodiversity?
- Neurodiversity and the built environment
- Designing for wellbeing
- Neurodiversity audit exercise
- Discussion and questions.
This training course is aimed at anyone considering a career in access or interested in inclusive design, designers improving their knowledge and those looking towards possible future NRAC accreditation.
This course will be delivered online via Zoom, from 10:30am til 4pm.
Cost
The course fee is £375.
About the trainer
Vin is an NRAC-accredited access consultant with a BSc in architecture, and has worked in access and inclusion for over 25 years. Vin combines his architectural expertise with over two decades of specialist experience
to provide consultancy throughout design and construction stages, carrying out access statements and collaborative appraisals. Vin’s work promotes inclusion as a creative process that balances quality and functionality without compromising design aspirations. His consultancy work spans a wide range of projects from small community initiatives to landmark developments including Historic Royal Palaces, Somerset House, and the London Olympic Aquatics Centre and Park.
Vin is also passionate about delivering training that empowers designers and stakeholders with the knowledge and understanding needed to create truly inclusive, well-designed environments. He delivers training on a broad range of topics related to inclusive design, including our Design & Neurodiversity, Wheelchair Accessible Housing, and co-delivering our comprehensive Access Auditing and Equality Act course and award-winning Pathways Academy course.
Need more information?
Please contact us if you have any additional questions or require more information about this course.
Disclaimer
The Centre for Accessible Environments reserves the right to change, postpone or cancel any event with reasonable notice. Please do not confirm or finalise any travel arrangements or accommodation bookings until you have been given confirmation by the CAE that the course will go ahead as planned. In case of force majeure, CAE have the right to alter or cancel the event without prior notice, however a notice of the occurrence shall be given by CAE as soon as reasonably possible.