RNIB Access Consultancy Services is a pan-disability, not for profit access consultancy. We aim to help create an inclusive society by improved access for disabled people to the environments and services they use.
This service combines the talents of JMU Access Partnership, the Web Access Centre and related services to provide a one-stop shop for improving accessibility.
RNIB Access Consultancy Services provide specialist advice with an understanding of Scottish legal and regional needs. It works with many of the leading Scottish design practices and organisations and meets the needs of a wide variety of commercial and public sector clients.
The work we undertake includes:
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Access audits of existing environments to identify barriers to access and recommend solutions for improvement.
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Design appraisals of proposed environments to identify potential barriers to access, offer solutions and advise design teams.
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Access statements at any or all stages of a project, to help show how inclusive design is being considered.
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Signage assessments of existing signage, development of new signage strategies, and design assessments.
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The design and production of RNIB Map for All in both large static displays or as hand-held tactile maps.
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RNIB React electronic wayfinding system for blind and partially sighted people in pedestrian and transport environments.
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Website consultancy; including audits of existing websites and assistance in developing new or improved websites.
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Training courses on disability awareness and a range of technical courses.
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Publications relating to inclusive design.
"I would like to thank the team for what I believe is an excellent piece of work undertaken on behalf of the Council."
Senior Estates Policy Manager, Scottish Higher Education Funding Council.
Contact us
RNIB Access Consultancy Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
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Phone: 01733 37 53 70