Direct Access Group

A huge thank you to Cityscape Global for hosting Steven's dialogue on the ever-growing importance of Barrier-Free Cities and inclusive public spaces on this year's Design and Architecture Stage. Accessibility remains one of the most important yet misconceived elements in urban design planning, so to have so many take a keen interest means a lot to us. Thank you to every last person who came out for Steven's session. Our gratitude also goes out to the wonderful support from the Cityscape team who ensured that Steven was able to deliver his session with ease and confidence and to the BBC's Stephanie Prentice for hosting! #Gratitude #Cityscape #Accessibility #Inclusion #Conference #PublicSpeaking #CityscapeGlobal #BarrierFree

Direct Access would like to wish a happy Thanksgiving to all our amazing American clients and friends! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and delicious turkey. 🦃✨ Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the blessings in our lives and remember to give back to those who have supported us. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Autumn #HolidaySeason #GivingBack

With Christmas around the corner, retailers are striving to captivate their audience and provide exceptional experiences. Yet, many still neglect the access needs of disabled consumers, missing out on a valuable market. Our blog discusses actionable steps for retailers and designers to foster inclusivity and accessibility, leveraging our team's insights and experiences with clients such as Woking Town Square and the McArthur Glen Retail Outlet at Cheshire Oaks. #InclusiveDesign #RetailSuccess #HolidaySeason #DirectAccess #AccessAudits 🎁

We take great pride in our now five-year sponsorship of Nantwich Town Disability Football. Our close collaboration has not only created sporting opportunities for disabled individuals, but allowed us to raise awareness to their commitment to charitable endeavors, such as supporting St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. This tree was sponsored by NTDF as part of the Christmas Tree Festival and decorated by our colleagues Josh, Craig, and Keir. 🎉🎄 #InclusionInSports #CharityWork #ChristmasTree #Football #HolidaySpirit #NantwichTown #Nantwich #Inclusion #Football #StLukesHospice #StMarysChurch

It is projected that by 2030, there will be around 1 billion disabled adults on Earth. By 2060, this is anticipated to exceed 1.6 billion. By anticipating this growth and ensuring inclusion on your site, your organization will be able to tap into the considerable and ever-growing income of disabled people, who represent the largest minority group worldwide. Reach out to #DirectAccess for an accessibility audit and take a step towards meeting this crucial need. ♿ #UniversalDesign #AccessibilityMatters #AccessForAll #PurplePound #DirectAccess #AccessAudits #DisabilityPositive #Inclusion

Come #MeetTheTeam at Direct Access Group! Today, we have Jamie Martin. One of our longest serving accessibility consultants, Jamie loves to keep active in the great outdoors and spend quality time with his family and dog, Memphis. #MeetTheTeam #MeetJamie #DirectAccess #AccessConsultants #AccessAudits #Dogs #Pets

Urban infrastructure must evolve to reflect the diverse needs of all individuals, particularly those with disabilities. The World Economic Forum reports that cities worldwide are set to invest over $130 trillion by 2027 to meet the demands of an aging and ever-growing population of people with disabilities. Read about the global shift towards assistive technology and built environments in our new blog. https://lnkd.in/dUzQdc7B #Accessibility #Inclusion #AccessiubleDesign #BarrierFree #DirectAccess

It is an honour to have our founder Steven Mifsud MBE listed among the Disability Power 100 for his remarkable dedication to improving accessibility for disabled individuals. His inspiring commitment serves as a beacon of hope for many 🌟 The image shows two people standing on a purple lit stage. Shaw Trust CEO Chris Luck is speaking and in the forefront a BSL interpreter is translating. #DisabilityPower100 #Inspiration #AccessibilityMatters

We are honoured that Direct Access founder Steven Mifsud MBE 2024 has been recognised and nominated as one of the Shaw Trust #DisabilityPower100. He says "Since founding Direct Access, our priority has remained the same: to provide accessibility expertise rooted in the lived experience of disabled people to the broadest possible amount of people. I am honoured to be recognized by my peers and to receive this nomination". Direct Access is proud to inspire the next generation of disabled leaders and #DemandTheChange for a more #InclusiveWorld. https://lnkd.in/dQb5jrG

In case you missed it, Direct Access is incredibly pleased to announce that we will be auditing shelter facilities across the great City of Philadelphia next year, providing detailed reports for improved emergency shelter accessibility that will benefit disabled people during times of crisis. We'll be working with the Managing Director’s Office (MDO), the Office of Homeless Services (OHS), the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, and other local nonprofits to create inclusion for these environments. See what Joe has to say about this important service to the people of Philadelphia! ♿🏠 #PhillyUnity #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #Philadelphia #DirectAccess