Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD)
@CEUD_NDA
CEUD is dedicated to enabling the design of environments that can be accessed, understood and used regardless of age, size, ability or disability.
🗓 Register now! On 13 August, two of our colleagues will deliver a session at the @DesignSkillnet 'Design Summer Series' event. The 'Universal Design: Designing for Everyone' session will explore core principles of #UniversalDesign and the #EAA. designskillnet.ie/event/design-s…
Save the Date! @NDAIreland 2025–2026 Research Promotion Scheme #funding call will open on 18 August #RPS This year’s theme is: ‘Disability in Marginalised Groups and Communities’. More details at the link below. nda.ie/news/std-rps-2…
In case you missed our European Accessibility Act webinar on 26 June, the recording is available now. The webinar explained the #EAA and how best to implement it, with input from our own @CEUD_NDA colleagues and other experts in the field. youtu.be/eP4qnmJfYmk?si…
This morning, we hosted a workshop with @aheadireland, and in collaboration with #AccessibleEU, to help explain the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct (EAA). The EAA comes into effect this Saturday, 28 June. A recording will be available shortly on our website universaldesign.ie
Enter the 2026 #EUAccessCity Award to recognise your city's dedication to accessibility🏆 Apply now and present how your city‘s infrastructure and services are becoming accessible for persons with disabilities. 📅 Deadline: 9 Sept Learn more: europa.eu/!F3jQCB
We welcome the publication of the results of the #IrishHealthSurvey 2024 by @CSOIreland. In particular, we welcome the inclusion of data on autism and neurodiversity. Find more at: cso.ie/en/releasesand…
Catch up with what has been happening in @NDAIreland during the summer with the latest edition of our newsletter. You can read the current issue, access our Newsletter archive, and subscribe to future editions on our Newsletter page. nda.ie/news/our-summe…
Applications for @NDAIreland advisory groups on access to public services for non-speaking and minimally-speaking autistic people and other users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication close on Monday, 7 July. For more information or to apply, visit nda.ie/news/aac-groups
We are recruiting members for two separate advisory groups, to inform a project on access to public services for non-speaking or minimally-speaking autistic people and other users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Find out more below. nda.ie/news/aac-groups
Our Chief Officer, @GeraldCraddoc14 and colleague Dónal Fitzpatrick are at an #AccessibleEU event on improving the accessibility of banking services. The #EAA, which entered into force over the weekend, will help to shape inclusive banking. Read more at: nda.ie/accessibility/…
This Thursday, #AccessibleEU are hosting an event to mark the entry into force of the #EAA Our colleague, Dónal Fitzpatrick, will moderate a discussion about improving accessibility in telecom services, emergency numbers & AVMS. Register here: accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner…
This morning, we hosted a workshop with @aheadireland, and in collaboration with #AccessibleEU, to help explain the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct (EAA). The EAA comes into effect this Saturday, 28 June. A recording will be available shortly on our website universaldesign.ie
Reminder!⏰ There is still time to register for our upcoming EAA workshop in collaboration with @aheadireland and #AccessibleEU this Thursday, 26 June 2025. Find the webinar agenda and how to register for the event at: lnkd.in/er2Bdd23
Our Director, Dr Aideen Hartney was delighted to present @HBDarchitects with the Universal Design Award at the @RIAIOnline Architecture Awards last night for the Monaghan Peace Campus. The award promotes excellence in #UniversalDesign among the architectural profession in Ireland
On 26 June 2025, we will be hosting a webinar in collaboration with @aheadireland and #AccessibleEU, to support public bodies in preparing for the EAA. Register to learn how the EAA will help to overcome barriers faced by disabled people, at: nda.ie/events/europea…
Next Monday, 16th June, is the final opportunity to submit entries to the 22nd annual @irelandegov Awards, as well as the @IDIIreland Graduate Design Awards 2025. We are sponsoring a #UniversalDesign category in both awards.
Over the past two days, some of our colleagues have been participating in different events at the @uniofgalway European Access Network Conference 2025. This year's theme was Inclusion by Design. More info here: ean2025.ie
Yesterday we held our event in collaboration with #AccessibleEU and @uniofgalway. We enjoyed some very engaging discussions on UD in Education, with our speakers Donal Fitzpatrick, Naomi Oldenburg, Prof Ciara Meehan and Prof Klaus Miesenberger. Many thanks to all who attended.
🗓️Reminder! 🗓️ Still time to register for our Universal Design in Education event next Monday 9th June. For details and registration click the link below:
@CEUD_NDA and @uniofgalway with #AccessibleEU will host a one-day event on #UniversalDesign in Education, on June 9. The event will focus on #inclusion around education, sharing experience of stakeholders, students, and experts. Find more and register: universaldesign.ie/events/univers…
Our colleague @Fionnadh McGonigle spoke at a seminar organised by @AgeFriendlyIrl as part of the International Social Housing Festival today. She spoke about ‘Age Friendly Housing for an Aging Population’. More details about the festival can be found at: socialhousingfestival.eu
