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CEUD is dedicated to enabling the design of environments that can be accessed, understood and used regardless of age, size, ability or disability.

Dublin, Ireland
Joined January 2014
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Final Reminder! @NDAIreland are recruiting for: Clerical Officer (Full-Time, Permanent and/or Specific Purpose) and Executive Officer (Full-Time, Permanent and/or Specific Purpose) Closing date, tomorrow Tuesday 12 May 2026 Find out more at: nda.ie/news/we-are-recruitin…
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Applying Universal Design principles and taking a #UniversalDesign approach can support human rights and #OurEverydayRights. Considering the diverse needs and abilities of all throughout design processes can meet the needs of all people. Read more at universaldesign.ie/about-uni….
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We’re partnering with @IrishWheelchair @icsh_ie and @AgeFriendlyIrl to host the ‘Universally Designed Homes: Housing for All’ conference today. Our colleague Fíonnadh McGonigle will speak on UD Homes and UD Homes+. Learn more: universaldesign.ie/built-env…
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⏰Deadline extended! @NDAIreland EU Web Accessibility Directive survey is now open until 5pm, Thurs 5 Dec. Have your say on which public sector websites and apps in Ireland should be reviewed for accessibility in 2026. Take the survey: nda.ie/news/help-the-nda-cho…
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The NDA is developing a register of Irish public sector websites & mobile apps to review under the EU Web Accessibility Directive in 2026. Have your say on who should be included in the NDA survey: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
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As part of Public Services Transformation Week, we are hosting an in-person workshop at our offices on 11 November, from 10am-1pm, entitled “AI as an Accessibility Partner”. More info, including registration details, here: gov.ie/en/department-of-publ…
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Our fourth #UniversalDesign in the Built Environment webinar is happening tomorrow. Fionnuala Rogerson will present on ‘ISO 5727:2024 Accessibility of immovable cultural heritage - Principles and methodology for interventions.’ Find more details at: universaldesign.ie/events/ud…
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We attended the @IDIIreland Graduate Awards last night @MTU_ie and presented Jodie McGrane with our #UniversalDesign award for her project ‘Optimising Design Tokens for Accessibility in UI Design.’ Read more about previous winners on our website: universaldesign.ie/about-uni…
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Today marks World Standards Day. We collaborate with @NSAI_Standards Ireland to develop and promote standards that advocate a #UniversalDesign approach. Read more at universaldesign.ie/about-uni…
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New research funded by @NDAIreland on the scale and impact of physical disability in people experiencing homelessness in Ireland highlights the importance of universally designed accommodation.
This afternoon, we hosted a webinar to launch new research from @tcddublin exploring the scale & impact of physical disability in people experiencing homelessness in Ireland. We funded the research under our 2023-24 Research Promotion Scheme. Read more: nda.ie/news/physical-disabil…
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Tomorrow, we will be attending the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence, to discuss AI and disability. Find further details about the Joint Committee’s work and how to view the discussions here: oireachtas.ie/en/committees/…
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Thank you to all the students from @MTU_ie, @myIADT, @UL, @tcddublin and @WeAreTUDublin for showcasing their amazing projects at our #UniversalDesign Grand Challenge 2025 award ceremony yesterday. Check out their projects at universaldesign.awardsplatfo…
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Thank you to all the students from @MTU_ie, @myIADT, @UL, @tcddublin and @WeAreTUDublin for showcasing their amazing projects at our #UniversalDesign Grand Challenge 2025 award ceremony yesterday. Check out their amazing projects: universaldesign.awardsplatfo…
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Leah Shanahan from the School of Design, @UL , won our People’s Choice Award and Product & Services Award for her project AMY which aims to make pregnancy tests accessible to all by adopting a three-senses approach to communicate results.
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Aoife Mitchell, Scott Couch, Glenn O’Sullivan, Natalia Melnicka and Simone Daranyi from Biomedical Engineering, @tcddublin, won our Commercialisation Award for their project Adjustomy which is a first-of-its-kind tool that integrates both the measuring and cutting of ostomy bags.
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Tonight’s #UDGC keynote speaker is Kevin Horan, Head of Design @HSE. He works with multidisciplinary teams spanning research, design, technology, infrastructure, communications and customer experience to help people navigate their care and the health system. #UniversalDesign
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