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Olympic Delivery Authority Inclusive Design

Inclusive Design Strategy describing how the ODA intends to meet its inclusive design objectives.

Inclusive Design Standards Document providing ODA project teams with guidance on the principles of inclusive design they are expected to adopt.

Both documents are at: http://www.london2012.com/about/the-people-delivering-the-games/the-olympic-delivery-authority/oda-priority-themes/design-and-accessibility.php

Consultations

The Access Association would like to respond to the following consultations;

Building Regs Part G Hygiene - 5 Aug 2008 (www.communities.gov.uk)

Protection of World Heritage Sites - 22 Aug 2008 (www.communities.gov.uk)

Learning to Drive Public Consultation - 8 Sep 2008 (www.dsa.gov.uk)

Please send your responses before the date given to David Skelton at david.skelton@merseytravel.gov.uk

50TH Civic Trust Awards

Launched in 1959, the Civic Trust Awards is one of the oldest built environment award schemes in Europe. From cafes and churches to housing and hospitals, the Civic Trust has rewarded over 5,500 buildings which have made a difference to local people and their communities by providing the design and facilities which have made better places for people.

The closing date for entries is 2nd September 2008.

The website caries full instructions for entrants and allows the submission of photographs and supporting documents, which can be simply and easily uploaded: www.civictrustawards.org.uk

Management Team 2008 to 2009

The new team elected at the AGM 2008 are:

Darryl Smith, President

Sue Fox, Vice President

Anup Sharma, Treasurer

Rachel Smalley, Secretary

Eamon McClelland is now Past President

Information from secretary@accessassociation.co.uk

Access Association AGM and Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods Seminar

A good day was had at the National Media Museum, Bradford on 10th June 2008

The AGM went off smoothly and we have a new look managment team. The seminar was fully booked and very informative. Thanks to everyone who organised the day and all the speakers who took part.

New Equality Bill

The Equality Bill will replace the Equal Pay Act 1970, the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Part 2 Equality Act 2006, the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003, the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, and the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, plus other ancillary pieces of legislation.

Further details on the Equality Bill will be published in the summer. The Bill is expected to be introduced in to the next Parliamentary session, starting in November 2008.

Details at the Government Equalities Office www.equalities.gov.uk

Guide Dogs Shared Surfaces Campaign Report

Available to download from the Guide Dogs website. www.guidedogs.org.uk/sharedsurfaces

If you would like the report in audio, Braille or large print please email gill.kenyon@guidedogs.org.uk

Opening doors to the environment of the future