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"Towards Universal Design of the built environment in Ireland – progress and challenges."

"Towards Universal Design of the built environment in Ireland – progress and challenges.". Eoin O’Herlihy B Tech (Ed.), M.Eng, MIEI, MIES. O’Herlihy Access Consultancy E-mail: eoin@accessconsultancy.ie , Ph: 087- 6394312. Web: www.accessconsultancy.ie. Presentation Overview.

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"Towards Universal Design of the built environment in Ireland – progress and challenges."

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  1. "Towards Universal Design of the built environment in Ireland – progress and challenges." Eoin O’Herlihy B Tech (Ed.), M.Eng, MIEI, MIES. O’Herlihy Access Consultancy E-mail: eoin@accessconsultancy.ie, Ph: 087- 6394312. Web: www.accessconsultancy.ie

  2. Presentation Overview • Background/Context • Introduction of Disability Access Certificates • Part M 2010 and its implications • National Standards – Universal Design • Education/Awareness – Universal Design • Case Study – The Docklands • The Way Forward www.accessconsultancy.ie

  3. Background/Context www.accessconsultancy.ie

  4. Background/Context www.accessconsultancy.ie

  5. Introduction of Disability Access Certificates (DACs) • Benefits of the introduction of DACs • Increased awareness amongst professionals and designers • More accessible buildings? • Potential Barriers for Successful Implementation of DACs • Introduction prior to new Part M 2010 • Lack of national consistency • Lack of training for local authorities and consultants • Provision of independent support and advice • Time delays/Cost/Revised DACs • At what stage should a DAC application be made? www.accessconsultancy.ie

  6. Disability - the facts Part M of the Building Regulations (Second Schedule) www.accessconsultancy.ie

  7. Disability - the facts Proposed Part M (2010) of the Building Regulations (Second Schedule) www.accessconsultancy.ie

  8. Part M 2010 • Benefits of the introduction of the new Part M • Access and Use • Based on UD philosophy • Caters for a wide range of abilities • Detailed Technical Guidance Document (TGD) • Potential Barriers for successful implementation of new Part M • Lack of awareness and understanding of new Technical Guidance Document • Lack of training for local authorities and consultants • Potential gaps in guidance • Provision of support and advice • Implications of the Disability Act 2005 www.accessconsultancy.ie

  9. Universal Design - Standards • Benefits/Progress • NSAI AASCC established in 2005 • AASCC actively involved in ISO standards development (ISO DIS 21542, Tactile Paving...) • Mandate 420 • Stand for All training • Lifetime Homes • Potential barriers for successful implementation of Universal Design in built environment standards • No national built environment standard to date • Integrating Universal Design into mainstream standards • Educating standard developers on Universal Design www.accessconsultancy.ie

  10. Universal Design – Education/Awareness • Benefits/Progress • European Resolution, Universal Design 2001 • National professional bodies engaging in UD • RIAI Accessibility Task Force • Universal Design on course curricula • Potential barriers for successful implementation of Universal Design in education • Role of Professional Bodies • Implementation of European Resolution • Continued Professional Development • Educating standard developers on Universal Design • Integrating Universal Design into mainstream education www.accessconsultancy.ie

  11. The National Convention Centre to the Grand Canal Theatre www.accessconsultancy.ie

  12. Pavements www.accessconsultancy.ie

  13. Pavements www.accessconsultancy.ie

  14. Pavements www.accessconsultancy.ie

  15. Ramps www.accessconsultancy.ie

  16. Ramps www.accessconsultancy.ie

  17. External Steps www.accessconsultancy.ie

  18. Entrances www.accessconsultancy.ie

  19. Signage www.accessconsultancy.ie

  20. The Way Forward.... • National consistency in the implementation of Disability Access Certificates and New Part M 2010 through guidance, support, monitoring and advice. • Create better awareness amongst professionals • Mainstream UD amongst professional bodies • Establish working groups within professional bodies • Mainstreaming UD amongst standard developers • Provision of regulated training – Fire Officers; Access Officers; Access Consultants etc. • Ensure UD is integrated into relevant courses in second and third level education www.accessconsultancy.ie

  21. The Way Forward.... • Universal Design in the Public Sector • Disability Act 2005 • Role of key government departments • Universal Design standards development • Continued to work with ISO/CEN • Identify and develop national standards • Involve all key players in standardisation process • Integration of Universal Design in all relevant mainstream standards • Roll out ‘Stand for All’ or equivalent training in Ireland • Universal Design as a criteria in national standards development www.accessconsultancy.ie

  22. Thank you – Any Questions? Contact details: Eoin O’Herlihy Ph: 01-4151285 or 087 – 6394312 Email: eoin@accessconsultancy.ie Web: www.accessconsultancy.ie

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