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Design and Management of Inclusive Environments

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Lynne Barr MSc in the Design and Management of Inclusive Environment s (2004) Reading University .
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I embarked upon  and completed the course at Reading University  on  a part time with  distance learning basis . This gave a balanced approach to learning in a realistic way whilst working full time .
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The course embedded  many philosophical debates with the practicalities of living , both from a person needing access  point of view to the building environment and logistical point of view . It was led by  passionate people who were making a difference in their respective fields. In this way it reinforced my belief that good design largely eliminates barriers and an inclusive approach is better for everyone. My dissertation topic was on the communication needs of disabled people, being based on a live project  in my role as partnerships manager in Middlesbrough . 

The project was to relocate and design an accessible independent living centre for Middlesbrough . 

In reality the centre would have opened anyway. However, the standard of the design to support the ease of use and communication within  the centre was enhance d at that time by this study . The effects are subtle,  reducing  stress , requests for help and improves people’s ability to cope and take in new information in a new environment .

Whilst not many of us are in a position to design /redesign our premises we can influence how they are used by our management or re-decoration . Taking a proactive inclusive approach can really enhance your services, reduce tensions, requests/demands  for help , orientate people and help more people to feel independent and secure. 

This approach can be taken within your own home- with a relative who has failing sight  or hearing loss as well as dementia or other disabilities – or in a working or social environment. If you would like to know more, call Lynne on 0783 754 2076.

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