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Helen Kane

@accessincluded

Neuro by Design, #AccessConsultant #Inclusivedesign #construction #timber #neuroscience #Biophilic #Neurodiversity

 Cardiff and London
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Joined March 2011
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Incredible amazing win Alex! @emma_amos_yee @ron_yee
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“Well I have the smell of the battle of Waterloo in my bag to test if it stops people tripping up on single steps”, I said, when asked what I do at work.
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UCL and Sweden launch pioneering collaboration in NeuroDesign and NeuroArchitecture | UCL News

UCL and Sweden launch pioneering collaboration in NeuroDesign and NeuroArchitecture | UCL News

UCL researchers are to partner with RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden, to explore how the human brain interacts with built environments, and how understanding this can help design sustainable...

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Britain’s public parks are a green lifeline – stop fencing them off for the summer | Rebecca Tamás theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Britain’s public parks are a green lifeline – stop fencing them off for the summer | Rebecca Tamás

Britain’s public parks are a green lifeline – stop fencing them off for the summer | Rebecca Tamás

These spaces are crucial for our wellbeing, but cash-strapped councils are being forced to treat them as revenue earners, says poet Rebecca Tamás

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Hot off the press - Approved Document T for toilets. We're now updating our step by step standard and accessible WC training. Don't forget to check ADM with ADT gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Toilet accommodation: Approved Document T

Toilet accommodation: Approved Document T

Building regulation in England to provide guidance on the design and layout of universal toilets, ambulant toilets and toilet cubicles.

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Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes theguardian.com/news/article…
Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes

Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes

Exclusive: Cycling campaign groups warn such a move could preclude building of segregated bike routes

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Agreed! Great video @GDSFoundation
Global Down Syndrome Foundation (@GDSFoundation) profile pictureGlobal Down Syndrome Foundation@GDSFoundation18 Mar 2024
“Assume That I Can” awareness video is taking the internet by storm! @madisontevlin delivers ANOTHER “must see” performance! GLOBAL is a proud sponsor of the CoorDown international awareness campaign video. #assumethatican #WDSd24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
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Here’s the consultation TfL held with blind people regarding the Lea Bridge roundabout cycle scheme, including the first use of tactile maps. The story in 4 tweets. 1/4
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RIBA Plan of Work: Why architects should augment inclusive design throughout all work stages. A new, landmark Overlay argues that inclusive design is an integral part of good design: ow.ly/q0KU50PawEr
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Water privatisation is a con. (Location: Thames Water HQ)
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London needs more accessible design - City Hall - BBC News "Inclusive design needs to be a golden thread throughout the planning process," Jane Wilmot bbc.com/news/uk-england-lond…
London needs more accessible design - City Hall

London needs more accessible design - City Hall

A London Assembly committee says disabled people face too many access problems across the capital.

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love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-… I have heard of people breaking into cars just to steal a Blue Badge too, so this is good to hear about.
Lambeth leads the way on national Blue Badge Action Day - Love Lambeth

Lambeth leads the way on national Blue Badge Action Day - Love Lambeth

Misuse of a Blue Badge disabled parking permit is a crime, and Lambeth took the lead on a national day of action against it.

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Another day in A&E due to the busiest 2 way cycle lane in London being too narrow and dangerous. Cable St CS3 needs urgent attention @TowerHamletsNow @TfL Too many accidents!
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ADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation bbc.co.uk/news/health-655344…
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One to watch. As I say in our #Neurodiversity training, use Multisensory design! bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-so…
Calls for removal of Keynsham 'optical illusion' cycle lane

Calls for removal of Keynsham 'optical illusion' cycle lane

Since the cycle lane was installed on the High Street in 2022, 59 people have reported injuries.

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Look forward to hearing your views on #InclusiveDesign York. #BSL available. Venue: accessable.co.uk/hilton/acce… @JSAccess07

AccessAble - Your Accessibility Guide

AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the information and detail you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you. Your Access Guides tell you all about...

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Flick Williams (@flickhwilliams) profile pictureFlick Williams
@flickhwilliams9 May 2023
Back to it ! Today is the accessible consultation on the Coney St / Riverside development, open to all with protected characteristics. Come to the Hilton Hotel between Noon & 8pm, or at 5pm for the site visit. Hope to see you there… @accessincluded @JSAccess07
Artists impression of the proposed ramped walkway down from Coney Street to the Riverside

ALT Artists impression of the proposed ramped walkway down from Coney Street to the Riverside

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'Optical illusion' cycle lane claims another victim as pensioner left bloodied and bruised - Mirror Online 50 people injured already! Wouldn’t have happened if an inclusive designer had been consulted. ⁦@JSAccess07⁩ mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/op…
'Optical illusion' cycle lane claims another victim as pensioner left bloodied

'Optical illusion' cycle lane claims another victim as pensioner left bloodied

Since opening in March 2022, at least 59 people have been hurt on the cycle lane in Keynsham High Street, Somerset, with pensioner Dave Dawson becoming the latest injured

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🐾 Dog Lovers Wanted 🐾 We are looking for volunteers to help care for and train adorable pups like Chip from their own home 🥰 You will have full support and guidance from a Hearing Dogs Dog Trainer in person and online. Find out more here >> hearingdogs.org.uk/volunteer…
Golden cocker spaniel puppy Chip is lying on his back on a cream carpet and is having his tummy tickled.

ALT Golden cocker spaniel puppy Chip is lying on his back on a cream carpet and is having his tummy tickled.

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