1. SDEF Access Panel Conference 2015 Brian Taggart Access & Safety Consultant ABT Safety Ltd

2. Engagement & Connections? My Engagement with SDEF/Access Panels:- 1.National Access Survey Team (NAST) 2.SPS & PS Projects (Audit templates/ Pilot Audits 3.Access Panel Training Programme 4.Technical Support (Access Panel Projects)

3. What did I share with Access Panels?: An insight into private practice Services/Projects Problem Solving using real life projects Technical Solutions Techniques on dealing with other project stakeholders

4. What did I share with Access Panels?: Access Auditing skills & techniques Our famous Access Audit critique which resulted in a ban from a Scottish hotel!!!!

5. But most importantly I (hopefully) provided:-......Validation!! Or simply just a second opinion!!!

6. What did Access Panels share with me? Warmth & friendship!!!! A high level of expertise across the spectrum Problem solving skills and techniques – demonstrated on a number of live projects I provided!!!

7. What did Access Panels share with me? Live Project Problem Solving skills:- Oldham Coliseum (Design Appraisal) Tesco Store (Access Statement) Tesco Store (Colour Contrast) Grade A Listed Building at Park Circus (Access Issue) Glenfinnan Monument (Access Solution)

8. What did Access Panels share with me? Good & Bad Examples of Access Solutions!!!!!!!

10. And one of my own………..

12. Connections for the future Benefits Access Panels have increased confidence in providing high class consultancy services to local authorities and others. For me – a realisation that there is a large network of access professionals out there!

13. Connections for the future My message to local authorities is:- There is an Access Panel here with the knowledge & experience you need. Use it!!!!

14. And finally……. Thank You!