JMU Access Partnership

JMU now part of RNIB Access Consultancy Services

JMU is now part of the RNIB's new Access Consultancy Services, which aims to help create an inclusive society. In addition to JMU's services, the Consultancy covers access to websites, information, tactile images and maps, products and the RNIB React electronic wayfinding device.  Contact us for further details and watch this space for updates.

We continue to provide our range of services aimed at improving access for disabled people to buildings, streets and transport. We undertake this through access consultancy, training and research activities. Please use the links on the left to find out more about the services offered by our consultants.

For questions on access read our FAQ page, or contact our Enquiry Line: 020 7391 2002 or via email.

What's new?

New inclusive product design workshop

This new half-day workshop is ideal for anyone involved in the design and manufacture of mainstream products. The workshop introduces inclusive design, lays out the business case and demonstrates practical tools for its implementation. Join us in London or Peterborough during October and November 2009. Visit our inclusive product design training page for further information.

Open training courses

Our Spring/Summer training schedule draws to a close in July with our pedestrian environment course. Visit our training pages for further information or give us a call. Watch this space for announcements regarding our new courses running in Edinburgh on 22nd-24th September 2009.

Air operators

The new European Regulation No 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air is now fully in force. We can provide a range of services to help you meet this and other legislation, including staff disability awareness training. Visit our air operators page for further information.

JMU Leeds have moved

JMU's Leeds office has moved from its Shireview premises to RNIB's main Leeds office at Grosvenor House. The new contact details are:

New disability equality duty workshop

JMU have launched a new in-house course for public bodies that have completed a Disability Equality Scheme but are looking for further information and advice in relation to its implementation.

'Disability Equality Duty: The Way Forward' will be a one-day course, run in-house for individual public bodies. Please see our training pages for further information.

Hotel design and management 

We have recently been on the steering group for the new PAS 88:2008 'Guidance on accessibility of large hotel premises and hotel chains'. This guide is now available from BSI, further details can be found at www.bsigroup.com/PAS88. 

Please visit our consultancy section by clicking the link on the left for further details of how we can help you make your hotel services and accommodation more accessible.

For past campaigns, news and policy updates, please see our Information section.

This web page was last updated on 25/06/2009

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