Join us for an in-depth event focused on enhancing inclusivity through Universal Design and accessibility awareness. We will begin by exploring Universal Design, its definition, how it differs from accessible design, and the Seven Principles that guide its implementation. The event will then delve into the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), covering legislation, statutory requirements, compliance statements, exemptions, performance solutions, and real-world case studies. Finally, we will discuss practical aspects of accessibility awareness and design for buildings, events, facilities, and community precincts, including access to and from buildings, circulation spaces, and key compliance areas such as parking, main entries, accommodations, ramps, stairs, lifts, goods and services access, corridor and room circulation spaces, public and staff amenities,D4D5( D3.4) exemptions, door controls, finishes, common area furniture, signage, hearing augmentation, reach ranges, and emergency egress. This comprehensive event is ideal for architects, designers, facility managers, and anyone committed to creating inclusive environments.

SPEAKER 

Bernie Clifford 

In October 2011, Bernie started his own company ‘Before Compliance’ (B4C) to continue to provide cost effective, practical DDA recommendations, compliance solutions, sign-off for new and existing building projects and events. Bernie’s long-term experience living with disabilities as well as a vast relative project experience enables him to provide clear indications of DDA compliance requirements for secondary school projects and provide recommendations, performance solutions or exemptions where applicable.

After losing a leg and other mobility injuries due to an accident in 1992, Bernie went back to university and completed a degree in science with majors in nursing and microbiology. Following this Bernie completed an additional degree with Honors for the media arts and post graduate studies in arts management. Bernie ran a media production and exhibition company winning two international awards. In 2006 Bernie became the Industry and Audience Development Manager for Arts Access Victoria (Arts Victoria’s peak body for disability and the arts).

 

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