There is a very big difference wheelchair accessible and wheelchair welcome. People with disabilities are often more disabled by societal aspects like inaccessibility and ableism than we are by our own conditions. In 2026, navigating the world as a wheelchair user continues to feel like a constant struggle, despite the fact that there are approximately […]
For access consultancy proposals, you can explore the following resources: Real Proposals: Download real consulting proposals from firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain to get inspiration and structure ideas for your own proposals. Government Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Check for RFPs related to access consultancy, such as the one for a UK City of Culture, […]
Access consultancy services under the Equality Act 2010 are essential for organizations to ensure they are not unlawfully discriminating against people with disabilities. These services include: Access Audits: Assessing a building or environment against best-practice standards to benchmark its accessibility to disabled people. Access Strategies: Developing a plan to improve accessibility and meet legal obligations […]
Access audits and appraisals are both essential processes in ensuring the accessibility of environments and services. However, they serve different purposes and are conducted in different contexts. Access Audits: These are typically conducted for existing buildings or environments to identify and improve accessibility. They are not a checklist but a detailed appraisal of the accessibility […]
The CDC defines Disability Inclusion as “understanding the relationship between the way people function and how they participate in society, and making sure everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires.” Accessibility is most commonly defined as the practice of making information, activities, […]
Ever since I’ve embarked on my journey to marketing myself as an Access Consultant, I’ve had an increasing interest in legislation surrounding Access Consultancy. I believe my BA Degree in History and Politics has sparked this interest. Before then, I had never heard of Access Consultancy. Are WCAG guidelines law?Whilst the WCAG standards themselves do […]
Did you know that braille can be used as an accessibility tool? I used to think that braille was only used to help the visually impaired. World Braille Day: Raising Awareness for an Important Communication Tool Since 2019, World Braille Day has been celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille; an access and […]
Manningham House has introduced powerful Accessibility Tools to ensure an inclusive experience for everyone! Colour Modes Grayscale for calm viewing. High Contrast to make things pop. Negative Contrast for cool clarity. Enhanced Readability Light Background for ease on the eyes. Links Underline for clear navigation. Readable Font for smooth reading. And the best part? If […]
Access consultancy is a service that provides advice on how to make buildings and environments more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities and other protected characteristics. Access Consultancy covers a wide range of areas like: Welcome to The view from where I sit versus The view from where you sit! DISABILITY RIGHTS: There are […]
Prescription glasses are just as much of a mobility aid as a wheelchair is. Why is one so stigmatized and the other isn’t? In my opinion, both prescription glasses and wheelchairs are mobility aids that help people with different types of disabilities. However, the stigma attached to wheelchairs is more than that of glasses. According […]
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