The call: went out for AA members to get involved in planning the Spring seminar, topic: Housing. I answered the call, along with half a dozen others. The Planning: Discussions were held (over Zoom) and a ‘long list’ of topics identified, with possible speakers. These were circulated and ranked in order of interest and a…
Vin had been a member of the Access Association for over 23 years when he died in May of this year. Two of his friends pay tribute to him. By Graham Findlay I’m not sure when I first met Vin West. It was probably when I first began working at Disability Wales as their Access…
On the last Friday in May I was all set to enjoy the sunshine and headed off to Chelsea Flower Show as a 50th birthday treat! What I found was a far cry from the access you enjoy when watching the BBC coverage of the show and its beautiful gardens and displays on TV, smart…
Credit Hardy Saleh Chicane barriers prevent inclusive access – tandem stuck in chicane “You must understand this is needed to keep children safe.” “It’s simply not possible to help everyone.” “We have to balance up the everyone’s needs. It’s not just about you….” I’m sure we’ve all heard these kinds of excuses- even when the…
We rely a great deal on tables in technical standards to advise clients on accessible slopes, ramps and paths. From time to time it is good to review the calculation and assessment of those, using first principles. Years ago, I came across a formula for calculating a slope or gradient in a technical guidance manual. …
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