ACCESS & INCLUSION
For Sensory Trust (https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/) Michael contributed to the development of the ‘Access Chain’ inclusive access tool (https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/resources/guidance/access-chain-an-inclusive-design-tool/), and to publications such as ‘Easy Access to Historic Landscapes’ (English Heritage/ Historic England https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/easy-access-historic-landscapes/).
For CABESpace/ Design Council, Michael contributed to (DCLG) ‘Inclusive Design Hub’
We offer training and advisory expertise built on a career of involvement in significant inclusive design guidance commissions including:
- Sensory Trust ‘Access Chain’ Inclusive Site Access tool (https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/resources/guidance/access-chain-an-inclusive-design-tool/), and important inclusive access guidance for English Heritage (now Historic England) (https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/easy-access-historic-landscapes/)
- Design Council U.K. ‘Inclusive Design Hub’ (DCLG 2014) (https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/inclusive-design/search), comprising a database of current legislation, guidance and information in relation to inclusive design, supporting a range of built environment disciplines and interest groups
- UK Landscape Institute “Public Health & Landscape – Creating Healthy Places”, 2013 publication, containing guidance, research sources gazetteer and case studies (https://landscapewpstorage01.blob.core.windows.net/www-landscapeinstitute-org/migrated-legacy/PublicHealthandLandscape_CreatingHealthyPlaces_FINAL.pdf)
He has also contributed his own projects case studies to publications, including: “Design for Healing Spaces Therapeutic Gardens”, Winterbottom D. & Wagenfeld A., 2015 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Therapeutic-Gardens-Design-Healing-Spaces/dp/1604694424/).
Westley Design deliver a flexible range of site access audits, creative consultation and design process training tailored to your needs and resources focussed either on a specific project challenge or as part of your CPD program. We work both on-line & face to face, with a range of supporting information & resources, designed to support your requirements.
Please contact us, to explore how we can engage with your challenge …