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Accessible and inclusive environments

Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ is committed to creating ‘an accessible, publicly engaged organisation that fosters a lifelong community’ – open to all.

Inclusive Design Strategy


In 2020 UCL adopted anÌýinclusive design strategy.ÌýIt provides guidance to Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ staff, consultants and contractors on the inclusive design goals which UCL Estates seeks to achieve across its estate, whilst at the same time influencing education within the built environment.

3 key objectives

1. Create an inclusive campus, which is welcoming to all.

2. Embed inclusive design principles across all our estate and operations.

3. Ensure that Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ influences the inclusive design agenda at local, regional, national and international levels.

> View the Inclusive Design Strategy on the Estates website.

Progress so far


  • Inclusive environments training -ÌýKey staff from Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ Estates Development Team learned about improving accessibility in 13 training sessions on inclusive environments.
  • Inclusive design checksÌý-ÌýInclusive design checks have been embedded into the approval process for construction and refurbishment projects, including post-completionÌýchecksÌýon the accessibility of the finished space(s).
  • The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme -ÌýTheÌýSunflower Lanyard SchemeÌýis an initiative designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has a non-visible disability and requires additional assistance while out in public.ÌýThe scheme has providedÌý250 lanyards to staff and students,Ìý750 more are availableÌýwhen needed.
  • Changing places toilets - UCL has installed four new changing places toilets. They are accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently.

> Read our 2021 Inclusive Environments annual reportÌý(pdf)

Next Steps


  • Act on all objectives that underpin the vision in the Inclusive Design Strategy.
  • Develop a long-term training programme for Estates Development and Estates Operations staff that will increase their inclusive design knowledge.
  • Baseline mapping of accessibility features. Starting with mapping all wheelchair-accessible toilets.

Read more about UCL's accessible campus​ →