On the 20 October 2026, CEUD hosted the third in a series of lunch time webinars as part of the Universal Design in the Build Environment series 2026 in association with the RIAI and AccessibleEU. This webinar, Universal Design in Building Components: Micro design decisions for safer, more usable buildings with Kate O'Daly-Keane, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design highlights the small decisions using Universal Design Principals that have an impact.
You can watch the recording of this webinar below. ISL interpretation and captions are included.
Learning Outcomes
After this webinar you should have:
- Improved Awareness of the diversity of users impacted by the design of the built environment.
- Understanding of the benefits of taking a Universal Design approach, including designing for people with neurodiversity.
- Awareness of further resources and information.
Kate O'Daly-Keane, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design
Kate O’Daly-Keane is an architect with more than 15 years of experience in the residential sector, having worked with award-winning architectural practices as well as in private practice. Alongside her architectural career, she founded and ran a successful jewellery business that specialised in customised, sustainable pieces fabricated using 3D-printing technology. She has also worked with the Housing Agency, where she contributed to advancing accessible design and improving access to information. Since joining the National Disability Authority (NDA) in 2025, she has continued to champion inclusive and people-centred approaches to design. Her commitment to sustainability and ensuring that people remain at the heart of the design process closely aligns with the principles of Universal Design.
