Join Access Cornwall for a lunchtime online presentation on practical steps you can take to create a built environment that is more accessible and enjoyable for all.
Topics being covered:
- Low cost strategies that can help your clients to open their doors to the 22% of individuals who are disabled, plus family and friends. Its estimated 75% of this group walk away from establishments due to access issues and as a group they have £286 billion to spend each year.
- Why the current B58300 and Document M guidance can be problematic and tips to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and protects from risk of disability discrimination litigation
- Learn about designing for individuals who are neurodivergent or who have sensory processing sensitivity.
- How and when to engage and involve individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence to improve design and outcomes.
About Access Cornwall
Access Cornwall CIC are a not for profit organisation led by a team of people with lived experience of disabilities providing accessibility consultancy. The team carries out reviews and audits and also create guides and online content to showcase accessible opportunities around Cornwall. Their work is designed to empower businesses and communities to create inclusive environments for all.
Access Cornwall also have a sister company the Association of Accessible Employers CIC that provides CPD accredited training and resources to help employers remove barriers to the workplace and to support individuals who live with disabilities and learning differences.
Event format
A one hour online presentation by Access Cornwall.
Accessibility
We strive to ensure our events are accessible. If you have any questions on how to join or participate in this event, please email RIBA.SouthWest@riba.org before the event date and time.
The joining link to the presentation will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
