Video clips demonstrating effective user involvement in the design process.

Website for a 2009 study on inclusive workplace design - environments for an ageing workforce.

Videos produced by the NDA (Ireland) promoting the value of accessible/inclusive buildings.

An online access guide with 1000's of buildings and spaces featured nationwide, which help to inform the journey of getting to/into/around and out of buildings....

This guide has been developed from an inclusive design philosophy for built environment professionals and providers of publicly accessible toilets, to help them to make design decisions about their facilities (eleventh publication down).

A RIBA document which states the case for designing for an active third age.

Website containing information, examples and the process of "A Live Project" which comprises the negotiation of a brief, timescale, budget and product between an educational organisation and an external collaborator for their mutual benefit....

Sheffield University have published their experience of Live Projects

This briefing paper outlines some of the barriers to communication that exist and the variety of tools that can be used in order to support communication with all children. It is useful for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of communication and may be useful in preparation before consulting...

The fourth and final book in the Play work Inclusion Project (PIP) Guidelines Series, ‘Everybody’s Business’, offers all play, leisure and childcare providers practical advice, activities, and ideas on how best to include disabled children in a range of play settings. This publication is the culmination of the Play work Inclusion...

KIDS National Development Department was commissioned by the British Council, working on the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories, to investigate how An-Najah National University in Nablus, could develop their provision for disabled students. KIDS analysis and report provides a number of recommendations suggesting how the University could build on...

Stallan-Brand has delivered a new purpose built, fully integrated school building to house mainstream Maxwellton Primary School and Greenburn School, serving children with mental and physical disabilities in East Kilbride. The school has a number of specialised activity spaces due to specific pupil requirements and impairments. This building is a...

An Inclusive Design Guide which focused on the tension between inclusive design and design out crime approaches. It can be downloaded from the resource page (it's the 11th publication down)...

British Standard 7000-6 provides the guidelines for adoption of an inclusive approach to the design of products and services. It provides guidance at both organization and project levels for the manufacturing, process, service and construction industries, as well as the public and voluntary sectors. It is aimed at those in...

This practice note gives advice on how good planning can create better environments for people living with dementia. It summarises expert advice, outlines key planning and health policy and highlights good practice case studies. The policy context applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the principles of good...

This report argues that ‘people-based’ approaches on their own are not enough to reduce poverty and inequality. The report sets out how better built environments and stronger place-based initiatives can support and promote employment, educational achievement, better health and improved social mobility.

This paper argues that the current provision of home support, often to a point of crisis, followed by a move to residential care and then nursing care is not be the best model of dementia care in all cases.

This resource pack offers an approach to meeting the housing demand and supply challenges and opportunities for an increasingly ageing population. It sets out the evidence and provides a framework and accompanying tools for housing, health and socialcare practitioners to inform and influence their local strategic commissioning, planning and investment...

This teaching package consists of a DVD, which explores the nature of inclusive design processes by using live examples of architectural projects as a basis for discussion, and accompanying notes for tutors. The role and relationship of the architects, the client, the user advisors, access consultants, and other members of...

This guide highlights the relevant legislation, building regulations and planning guidance which impact on design for accessbility. Specific building types and sources of further information are also included.

The Global Disability Innovation Hub is a collaborative organisation, born out of the legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The hub’s aim is to change the way we think about disability through co-design, collaboration, and innovation, by creating a dedicated research, teaching and practice centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic...

A summary of recent trends in life expectancy among those aged 65 and over in England. The link gives you access to three publications:
1. Recent trends in life expectancy at older ages: February 2016
2. Recent trends in life expectancy at older ages: February 2015
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This guide has been developed to consider the needs of people of all ages, abilities and ethnicities. It refers to all toilets that the public can access without having to purchase anything. This includes those in shopping centres, parks and transport hubs, as well as the public toilets and community...

The objective of this guide is to ensure the planning system in England successfully and consistently delivers inclusive environments as an integral part of the development process.