Welcome to the Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is the UK's leading authority on inclusive design. We aim to help secure a built environment that is usable by everyone, including disabled and older people.
Consultancy
CAE offers a range of access consultancy and access auditing services customised to the needs and budgets of clients.
Training
CAE has delivered training in access and inclusive design for over 30 years and is the leading training provider in the field.
Publications
CAE publishes a comprehensive range of best selling and user- friendly design guides for access professionals.
Latest CAE publication
Designing for Accessibility: 2012 Edition
Designing for Accessibility is an authoritative guide to the practicalities of inclusive design, useful for service providers, architects, designers, facilities managers, access professionals and consumers.This new edition is a completely up-to-date and user-friendly good practice guide based on current legislation and standards including the Equality Act 2010, BS 8300:2009, Approved Document M criteria. It includes:
• extensive plans and diagrams illustrating internal and external features
• new sections including guidance on public realm and Changing Places
The Centre for Accessible Environments is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales No 3112684, Registered Charity No 1050820.
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