Accessibility of Things CIC provides comprehensive consultancy services to organizations dedicated to enhancing accessibility across their products, services, and operations. Our user-led approach ensures that the needs and perspectives of individuals with disabilities are at the forefront:

• Audits and Testing: Rigorous audits and testing of properties to identify and improve accessibility. This includes assessing features such as ramps, door widths, and bathroom facilities to ensure compliance with disability accessibility standards like Code M of building regulations.
• Training: Education on accessibility best practices specific to property development, empowering businesses to create more inclusive environments. This may involve training on designing accessible entrances, common areas, and living spaces to meet regulatory requirements.
• Design Consultation: Assisting property developers in creating accessible buildings and environments through user-led design consultation. This ensures that features such as accessible parking, pathways, and common areas are integrated seamlessly into the design process.
• Policy Development: Support in formulating and implementing accessibility policies for property projects in compliance with legal standards, prioritising the user experience of individuals with disabilities. This includes ensuring that all aspects of the property development process adhere to accessibility regulations.
• Project Management: Integration of accessibility considerations throughout the lifecycle of property development projects, ensuring a seamless and inclusive approach from planning to completion. This involves coordinating efforts to meet accessibility standards at every stage of the project.
• Compliance Review: Thorough reviews to ensure that properties comply with accessibility laws and regulations, guided by user insights and specific requirements such as those outlined in Code M of building regulations.
• Research and Development: Engagement in user-led research and development activities to identify and develop innovative accessibility solutions for property projects. This may include exploring new technologies and design approaches to enhance accessibility in buildings and environments.
• Marketing and Outreach: Effective marketing and outreach strategies focused on promoting accessible properties to individuals with disabilities, driven by user-centric principles. This involves highlighting the accessibility features of properties and ensuring that marketing materials are inclusive and accessible to all potential buyers or tenants.

In addition, we specialise in helping companies and organisations identify cost savings when designing for disability and inclusive design principles, especially in property development projects. Our expertise ensures that accessibility is seamlessly integrated, maximising potential concessions and incentives.