New publication from CAE

Stairs, ramps and escalators: Inclusive design guidance

This new practical handbook provides guidance on external and internal steps, stairs, ramps, escalators and moving walks and includes:
• design and technical guidance outlined for each element
• case studies, diagrams and photos to illustrate good design and practice
• information relating to the latest UK regulatory framework
• guidance up-to-date with the new BS 8300:2009
• detailed glossary of terms and definitions and sources of information

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. CAE pioneered the provision of access guidance for building designers based on collaborative research with disabled people. CAE is a leader in developing the case for designing for disabled people in the context of mainstream inclusive design.

As the recognised experts in the field we can help organisations meet their duties under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), through our information, publications, training, access consultancy services and the quarterly journal Access by Design.

The Centre for Accessible Environments is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales No 3112684, Registered Charity No 1050820.