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Accessibility and Enabling Technology Employers and suppliers of goods and services sometimes need to make adaptations to equipment or the built environment so that they are accessible to people with disabilities. Listed below are some agenies who can provide advice and support. The Centre for Accessible Environment The Centre for Accessible Environments promotes good design and the provision of buildings and places which are accessible to all users, including disabled and older people. The Centre acts as an information, training and consultancy resource for the construction industry, providers of goods and services, the care professions and people with disabilities. It is also a forum for constructive dialogue between providers and users on how the built environment can best be shaped so that it is accessible to all. The Centre provides a range of publications including:
The Centre also operates a free information service by telephone, fax, letter or e-mail covering designing for accessibility and compliance with the requirements of the DDA. Centre for Accessible Environments, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London, SE1 2NY Tel: 020 7357 8182 AbilityNet is the UK's largest charitable organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead full and independent lives through the use of adaptive computer technology at home, in education and at work. Services include a freephone information and advice line, individual assessments at home, at educational establishments or in the workplace, supply of fully adapted computer systems and all the personal support that is required. AbilityNet Scotland, PO Box 28423, South Queensferry,
EH30 9ZN
NRAC enables clients to quickly and easily locate suitable consultants and provides a quality standard for those advising on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. NRAC Manager: Gaynor Whyles, Nutmeg House 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY Tel: 020 7234 0434 |
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Intowork is a company Limited by Guarantee (Registered in Scotland No. SC181737), and is a recognised Scottish Charity (Scottish Charity No. SC028327)
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