Removing Barriers: Inclusive Facilities Management, Accessibility & Emergency Evacuation

By SAFMA - South African Facilities Management Association https://2026.safmaevents.co.za/SAFMAGautengchapterNetworkingEvent/

Thu Sep 17, 14:00 - Thu Sep 17, 15:30

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Inclusive facilities management is not only about compliance; it is about ensuring every person can access, navigate, and safely evacuate a building when it matters most.

Inclusive facilities management is not only about compliance; it is about ensuring every person can access, navigate, and safely evacuate a building when it matters most.


Join the SAFMA Gauteng Chapter, in Collaboration with the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) and Evac-Chair, for a practical webinar on universal access, accessibility compliance, and emergency evacuation strategies that help facilities teams create safer, more inclusive buildings


What We Will Cover:

  • Visible & Invisible Impairments: Recognising different impairments and access needs within facilities.
  • Removing Built Barriers: Identifying and eliminating physical and operational accessibility obstacles.
  • Emergency Evacuation: How to use an Evac-Chair and the best practices for evacuating Persons with Disabilities safely during emergencies.
  • Evac-Chair Installation & Maintenance: Practical insights into installation, location, , operation, and maintenance.
  • Governance & Duty of Care: Legal, ethical, and operational compliance responsibilities for Facilities Managers.


Our Featured Speakers:

  • Danie Marais (Senior Manager: Projects & Programmes, NCPD), A leading authority in disability inclusion and universal access with over 20 years of experience conducting access audits, equity training, and setting national guidelines.
  • Yvette Glass (Managing Director, Evac-Chair® South Africa), An expert in emergency evacuation solutions, specialising in multi-storey building safety, evacuation planning, equipment maintenance, and operational preparedness.


Webinar Details:

  • Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
  • Time: 14h00 – 15h30
  • Format: Virtual Webinar (Online)
  • Investment:
  • Member-R150
  • Non-Member R200
  • Student-R100


Register today to gain practical insights that will help you make your facilities safer, more accessible, and emergency-ready for everyone.