This event will focus on the importance of ensuring that access and inclusion are considered from the very outset and at every stage of a building project.

The panel will feature a number of experts in the design, construction and maintenance of accessible buildings – including access consultants Jean Hewitt, and CEO and Founder of Motionsport, Ed Warner.

Hosted by RIBA’s Disability Executive Champion Avril Chester and panel chaired by Jane Simpson, architects and access consultant.

Speakers include:

 Jean Hewitt - Buro Happold

 Ed Warner - Founder Motionspot

 Martin Burgess - Access Consultant & Building Control

 Julie Fleck OBE - ‘Are You an Inclusive Designer? - book in available from RIBA bookshop – details to follow

 Zoe Partington - Consultant ,Artist and Co-Director of DisOrdinary Architecture

This event is part of RIBA 'Inclusion by Design' Festival.

About RIBA ‘Inclusion by Design’ festival

Over the past few months, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been learning and listening – to staff, members and partners - about what it needs to do to support an inclusive profession and drive change at pace. This inaugural Inclusion Festival is the start of our redoubling of action. Over five days from 28 September to 2 October, and leading into Black History Month, the RIBA will be introducing global experts and thought-leaders on vitally important issues ranging from race, ethnicity and gender equality to LGBTQ+ inclusion and allyship, and social mobility.

All RIBA members and staff are strongly encouraged to attend, learn and share - and to help make the profession more inclusive. Find out more about the virtual events and register your attendance.

This event will be recorded. By joining, you are giving consent for this meeting to be recorded and waive all rights you may have to any claims in connection with any publication, streaming or broadcasting of this material. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken.

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