Dr. Marney Walker: Ten years after the introduction of Part M
Next month marks a decade since the government changed Part M of English Building Regulations to include two optional accessible housing design...
From art to accessibility: Pathways Academy helps Sarah progress into inclusive design field
“Pathways Academy has opened my eyes to the many physical barriers disabled people face in the built environment, as well as the barriers in digital...
Pathways Academy inclusive design course wins ‘Innovator of the Year’ award
The Centre for Accessible Environments’ Pathways Academy programme scoops another award, this time winning Innovator of the Year at this...
How to make outdoor music festivals more inclusive
Scarlett Heselwood is a mentee of CAE’s Senior Access Consultant, Teresa Rumble, under the Future Leaders Programme offered by Attitude Is...
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...