Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD)
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CEUD is dedicated to enabling the design of environments that can be accessed, understood and used regardless of age, size, ability or disability.
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Our colleague Fíonnadh McGonigle McGonigle spoke at a seminar organised by Age Friendly Ireland 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
Yesterday we held our event in collaboration with #AccessibleEU and Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway. 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.
Over the past two days, some of our colleagues have been participating in different events at the Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway European Access Network Conference 2025. This year's theme was Inclusion by Design. More info here: ean2025.ie
Next Monday, 16th June, is the final opportunity to submit entries to the 22nd annual eGovernment Awards Awards, as well as the IDI Ireland Graduate Design Awards 2025. We are sponsoring a #UniversalDesign category in both awards.
On 26 June 2025, we will be hosting a webinar in collaboration with AHEAD Ireland 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…
Our Director, Dr Aideen Hartney was delighted to present Hall Black Douglas Architects with the Universal Design Award at the RIAI Architecture Awards last night for the Monaghan Peace Campus. The award promotes excellence in #UniversalDesign among the architectural profession in Ireland
Reminder!⏰ There is still time to register for our upcoming EAA workshop in collaboration with AHEAD Ireland and #AccessibleEU this Thursday, 26 June 2025. Find the webinar agenda and how to register for the event at: lnkd.in/er2Bdd23
This morning, we hosted a workshop with AHEAD Ireland, 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
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…
Our Chief Officer, Gerald Craddock 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/…
Applications for National Disability Authority 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
Catch up with what has been happening in National Disability Authority 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…
We welcome the publication of the results of the #IrishHealthSurvey 2024 by Central Statistics Office Ireland. In particular, we welcome the inclusion of data on autism and neurodiversity. Find more at: cso.ie/en/releasesand…
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 Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) colleagues and other experts in the field. youtu.be/eP4qnmJfYmk?si…
Save the Date! National Disability Authority 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…
🗓 Register now! On 13 August, two of our colleagues will deliver a session at the Design Skillnet '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…