Access Consultancy

Disability Access Consultancy

New-build is an obvious situation where a business, local authority or other organisation might come to About Access for guidance that will ensure – even before a brick is laid – that the design and facilities are accessible for all.

However it is far from the only scenario, and because of that our access consultancy service takes many different forms and is shaped by the requirements of the individual client.

It may be that a building is to undergo some alterations, and so the occupiers need advice about access around the new-look premises. There may even be questions about new furnishings or colour schemes – on one occasion we were called in to advise on the possible impact for partially-sighted people of the pattern on a new carpet.

Generally, as access consultants we provide advice on how the requirements of people with impairments can be incorporated into the design and management of the built environment.
We ensure that the facilities and services provided in buildings are accessible to disabled and non-disabled people alike. We offer support throughout the property development process to completion, giving on-going advice at all key stages. We can also assist where accessibility issues emerge due to factors such as customer complaints, helping to achieve resolution with minimum cost and inconvenience.

We also offer a range of tailored services to deal quickly and effectively with specific situations as and when they arise.

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If you would like us to work with you or want to discuss anything access related, please get in touch, phone or email.
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What our clients say…

Testimonials


    Very in-depth course with good resources to allow you to carry out an Access Audit.


    Davina

    The online training has been the best I have seen and participated in as the content was of the highest quality for us all as users – a real portal of information and unlike face-to-face training we could go over areas of the training repeatedly as to create fuller understanding. The opportunities to access the facilitator were of a high professional standard, with online opportunities to question as you train and regular Zoom meetings. This was so helpful. This training is certainly accessible in these new challenging times and is highly recommended.


    Louise Boyce

    As an architect I started the course pretty familiar with accessible design requirements. However, with Ian’s teaching I have gained a greater understanding of the disabilities and impairments we must design for and the belief that truly inclusive design goes beyond the legislative requirements.


    Katie

    I thought the course was great. Really opened my eyes to the potential obstacles and issues that could arise. The content was delivered in a very straightforward and understandable manner.

    Peter

    …having first reviewed your website which was clear and comprehensive I made contact. Your response time was swift and a competitive tender was received.


    Space Planning Officer

    I found your survey to be beyond my expectations, absolutely superb in terms of detail and quality of presentation.

    Bishop Grosseteste University

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