O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC)

We are excited to share our latest project: partnering with the National Disability Authority (NDA) - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design to create National Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets (CPT) in Ireland! These new guidelines aim to support the latest Irish building regulations (Part M Amendment Regulations 2022 and Technical Guidance Document M 2022) and set a new standard for accessibility nationwide. What’s New?💡 - Comprehensive Guidelines: Detailed recommendations for designing, maintaining, and managing CPTs in new and existing buildings. - Exceeding Minimum Standards: Offering practical guidance that exceeds the Technical Guidance Document M requirements. - Stakeholder Engagement: Extensive consultations with the NDA, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, national disability organisations, and the public. Your feedback has been invaluable! - Technical Expertise: Incorporating best practices, product research, technical plans, 3D images, and accessible documentation to ensure clarity and usability. Our approach at OHAC - 'Review, Assess, Consult, and Recommend' - ensures that these guidelines are thorough, inclusive, and reflective of the best practices in Universal Design. This collaboration has been a remarkable journey, and we’re proud to contribute to making public and private spaces in Ireland more accessible and inclusive. Access the guidelines here - https://lnkd.in/eZ7u-NYx A huge thank you to everyone involved - users of CPTs, facility managers, suppliers, disability advocates, and all our amazing stakeholders. Your input and support have been crucial in making this happen. Dr Aideen Hartney, Anne Rabbitte T.D., Aoife McNicholl, Ruth O'Reilly, Aaron Daly, Anne Healy, Changing Places Ireland. #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #UniversalDesign #Accessibility #ChangingPlacesToilets #InclusiveDesign #NationalDisabilityAuthority #Ireland #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible #ChangingPlacesToiletsGuidelines #ChangingPlacesToiletsIreland

As part of our work with Fáilte Ireland, we are also holding 4 local and national consultation sessions to understand the unique perspectives and lived experiences of people with disabilities and older adults, as they participate in outdoor water sports and mountain biking activities.  The first two Local Sessions will be held online and will focus on Acres Lake, Leitrim and Curracloe Beach, Wexford. If you would like to participate in these sessions the registration links are below: 1. Wexford: 24th of July from 11:30 to 12:45 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dnQ39S47  2. Leitrim: 25th of July from 14:30 to 15:45 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dPN9VDCr  National Consultations - 3. National Online Session: 25th July from 11:30 to 12:45 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dazD4iU3 4. National In-Person Session: 1st August from 11:00 to 12:45 Venue: North Clondalkin Library, Co. Dublin Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dazD4iU3  #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #NationalConsultation #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible #FailteIreland #TourismIreland #PublicFacilities

We are conducting a national survey and national consultations in partnership with Fáilte Ireland to understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of people with disabilities and older adults, as they participate in outdoor water sports and mountain biking activities. Fáilte Ireland is funding the development of public facilities at 19 coastal and inland waterside locations, as well as at five mountain biking centres, with the aim of supporting and encouraging participation in water sports and mountain biking, and is committed to ensuring their tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability. A top priority of these projects is ensuring these facilities are following best practices in Universal Design, creating fully accessible and inclusive visitor experiences. Please share your insights by participating in our survey and consultation sessions: Survey link: https://lnkd.in/gqJduVKt Easy-to-read survey link: https://lnkd.in/gHVDEki5 Deadline: 12 midnight (GMT) 31st of July 2024 #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #NationalSurvey #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible #FailteIreland #TourismIreland #PublicFacilities

Elliott Group are proud to present Eglinton Place. 🏗️✨ Acting as Main Contractor, we are excited to showcase this iconic landmark project. Eglinton Place stands over 45m tall in the Donnybrook skyline, making it not only the tallest building in the area, but one of the tallest in Dublin. This BTR residential scheme included 148 A-rated luxury apartments, extensive indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, which include an internal courtyard, reception lounge, co-working lounge, two rooftop terraces and a cinema room.    Our team's focus on the highest quality standards guarantees that this landmark building will be a proud gateway to the City Centre. With its expansive views of Dublin Bay and the city skyline, this project boasts the highest quality of Design and Construction. From its elegant limestone, brick & rainscreen façade to the highest quality internal finishes, every detail reflects sophistication. This extremely challenging project is situated on the corner of Donnybrook and Eglinton Rd and overlooking Donnybrook stadium, making it one of the most challenging projects ever delivered by Elliott Group. Elliott Group would like to thank our Client Richmond Homes Ltd the Design Team members ALTU Architects, O'Connor Sutton Cronin, O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC), ORS, KSN, Jensen Hughes, bda - Billings Design Associates Ltd., Stephen Diamond, and all our project team. We would also like to thank all our subcontractors and our supply chain, for working safely in partnership with us. We would especially commend our own Teams effort on this challenging project. Their steadfast dedication to the highest quality at all times made this one of Elliott Group’s best projects. We invite you to watch the video to see the exceptional construction quality and the attention to detail that make Eglinton Place truly unique. Darragh Elliott Noel Elliott Ray Fallon Gary O' Sullivan BSc MCIOB Matthew O'Dowd Eddie Sheridan Eddie Campion #EglintonPlace #QualityConstruction #BuildingExcellence #Donnybrook #Dublin4 #LandmarkBuilding #MainContractor

Altu are thrilled to announce the completion of Eglinton Place, delivering 148 unique apartments in the heart of Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The landmark building with a 12-storey feature corner tower marks the gateway to the City Centre. The building is articulated with limestone, framed buff brick, aluminium, and glass; high quality material finishes that respond appropriately to the context while also giving Eglinton Place a unique identity.   Eglinton Place is an example of how sustainable, high density and high-quality residential design can be achieved in constrained urban environments, creating wonderful places for people to live in the city while also enhancing the urban environment. This project reflects our commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and quality in construction.    Altu would like to extend our gratitude to our client Richmond Homes and the dedicated project team who brought this vision to life.   The video below offers a view of the completed building, its relationship to the context, intricate details and thoughtful design elements that make this project special.   We look forward to continuing to shape the skyline of Dublin with more exciting projects in the future.   Video by Jamie Hackett   Project Team: Richmond Homes Ltd - Client.  ALTU Architects - Architects  bda - Billings Design Associates Ltd. Associates - Façade consultants. O'Connor Sutton Cronin - Structural engineers.  O'Connor Sutton Cronin - M&E Consulting Engineers. Stephen Diamond Associates. - Landscape Design Jensen Hughes - Fire Consultants. ORS - Assigned Certifier. OLM Health and Safety Consultant - PSDP O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC) - Access Consultant.  KSN - Quantity Surveyors. Elliott Group - Main Contractor. Project History: Original Design & Planning - Tom Mulligan & Patrick Tay Amendment Application - Henry J Lyons Architects Detail Design & On Site Completion - Michael Harty #Architecture #Dublin #ProjectCompletion #SustainableLiving #TeamWork #Innovation #DesignExcellence

Project completed! ✅ Integer Galway: A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to medical device research and development. This impressive building features a two-storey administration area (2,445 sqm) and expansive manufacturing and testing areas (10,610 sqm).   OHAC was involved from the design stage through to sign-off. Our team advised on the accessibility aspects of the design and handled the Disability Access Certificate application. We were also engaged as Part M ancillary certifiers, ensuring all aspects of accessibility were delivered through the construction phase.   This project presented unique challenges, and we worked closely with an exceptional team to ensure the highest standards of accessibility and compliance. We extend our congratulations to Stewart Construction as the contractor, TOT Architects as the architect, and Egis in Ireland (formerly JB Barry and Partners) as the Assigned Certifier on the completion of this project. #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #ProjectCompletion #MakingLifeAccessible #AccessibilityMatters #IntegerGalway #DublinDevelopment #InclusiveDesign #ConstructionExcellence

Eoin O'Herlihy B Tech (Ed.), M.Eng, CEng MIEI (OHAC Managing Director and G3ict Country Advisor for Ireland) shares insights on Universal Design featured by G3ict - The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs. At OHAC, we are committed to integrating Universal Design principles at every stage of our projects to create fully accessible and inclusive spaces.   Our approach not only enhances user experiences but also ensures compliance with diverse legislative requirements and makes it an inclusive space for all. Read more about how our expertise in Universal Design can help your design and construction projects here: https://lnkd.in/dFQw_-kX #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #EoinOHerlihy #UniversalDesign #InclusiveDesign #AccessForAll #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible #InclusiveSpaces #G3ict

Check out the photos from the launch of the National Disability Authority's (NDA) Changing Places Toilets Guidelines on 26th June 2024. (don't forget to look at the fantastic nail art featuring accessibility icons) We have drafted these guidelines in collaboration with the NDA in our effort to make everyday life accessible to all. The guidelines provide comprehensive standards for the design and implementation of Changing Places toilets (accessible toilets), ensuring they meet the needs of people with complex disabilities. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and made it possible.   Access the guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/eeksxYJp #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #ChangingPlacesToilets #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #MakingLifeAccessible #NDA 

Thank you for featuring us in your latest Directory Spotlight the Valuable 500 and highlighting our work and commitment to accessibility! We're honoured to be recognised for our commitment to universal design, accessibility, and disability inclusion. Read more about our journey and impact: https://lnkd.in/dvn6rJ3F #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #Inclusion #Netflix #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible 

One of our recent successes was advising Netflix (Europe, Middle East & Africa) on integrating accessibility and Universal Design principles. This 18-month project highlights our dedication to ensuring that workplaces are accessible to all.  For a deeper dive into our journey and impact, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dvn6rJ3F. #OHAC #OHerlihyAccessConsultancy #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #Inclusion #Netflix #AccessibilityMatters #MakingLifeAccessible