Beach and Rough Terrain Accessibility.

cornwall

Hi, my name is Jamie [surname removed by moderator], and I am looking for some feedback/thoughts.

 

In 2011 – 2016 I took a Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) Interior Design Degree which I graduated in 2016 during my time at Uni every project was about Accessibility and the tutors hated it because they didn’t understand designing for people with visual or hidden disabilities. I am a Cochlear Implant wearer and link hearing aid, Tinnitus, Crohn’s Disease (7 operations) and Dyslexic.

 

I have attached my final concept project, which I did after researching and talking to the local Scope and Cerebral Palsy groups in Cornwall, which is a respite in Penzance (Abbey Warehouse). After leaving Uni, I went on to take several courses in London with the Centre of Accessible Environments (CAE) and became an Accessibility and Inclusive Design Consultant in Cornwall. I am also a Changing Places Designer.

 

As an access consultant, I look at the building and plans to make sure they are fully accessible for all and I also recommend products to the companies that have hired me. I am also a campaigner for all disabilities because I recommend products and services and have a good group of friends around me with different access needs.

 

Cutting a long story short, I have set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) and intend to make access to beaches and rough terrain accessible for all. I have attached an image of the products I will be offering but would be grateful for some thoughts? As I grow so will the range of products.

 

Thank you.

Tori_Scope

Hi @cornwall! This looks really interesting. Just to let you know, I've moved your post into the disability aids and equipment category

cornwall

Hi Tori, thank you and don't you class it as accessibility? or will I get more feedback from the new location?

Thanks Jamie

Tori_Scope

Yes I'd agree that it's more about accessibility @cornwall, but we don't have a general accessibility category. I think you'd put it in the coffee lounge, which is more for casual conversation. We can always move it again if needs be  

cornwall

Thank god your keeping an eye on things Tori, Thank you.