The following CPD Providers Network material is available from RNIB Access Consultancy Services:
Access Awareness
(Seminar)
This day long seminar is designed to introduce specifiers to the many issues involved in access and design for disabled people.
Access in the Pedestrian Environment
(Seminar)
A one day workshop designed specifically to outline the key factors relating to accessible pedestrian enviroments and assist participants in creating and maintaining an accessible enviroment
Access Statements
(Seminar)
The material aims to provide guidance in the preparation and assessment of access statements. Objectives are to provide an outline of the key issues regarding access statements and enable participants to prepare and assess statements.
Disability Awareness
(Seminar)
This seminar is a one hour introduction to the extensive issues and legislation surrounding disability awareness in relation to builidings. It includes definitions of disability, an overview of the legislation and regulations including the DDA, Part M and British Standards.
Introduction to Access Consultancy
(Seminar)
The material is a comprehensive introduction to disability awareness, legislation and access auditing techniques for architects and other professionals.
One Sign for All
(Seminar)
This seminar highlights strategies for wayfinding concentrating on accessible signage. It aims to give specifiers guidance on specifying signs.
Planning for Access
(Seminar)
The material looks at planning legislation, policy and building control practices and how these processes can affect the accessibility of an environment.
Signage and Wayfinding
(Seminar)
This seminar highlights strategies for wayfinding, concentrating on accessible signage. It aims to provide specifiers with guidance on sign design.
Tools for Inclusive Design
(Seminar)
This seminar will help you to understand:
- Why you should use inclusive design
- Benefits of inclusive design
- Different impairments and effects on everyday life
- How design affects different user groups
Visual Contrast and Lighting
(Seminar)
This seminar aims to arm the designer with knowledge needed to use contrast in colour and luminance to create accessible environments.