Aquaduck Gold Coast


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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair

GENERAL ACCESS

 Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
 Accept the Companion Card
 Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
 Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards (https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/)
 Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
 Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
 Have a place to store mobility and/or medical equipment (eg beach wheelchair, hoist, oxygen).
 Provide details regarding the location of your business and provide a map which indicates the closest town and proximity to the local railway and coach station, include accessibility information about your local area.
 Please refer to our accessibility page on our website - https://www.aquaduck.com.au/gold-coast/accessibility-statement/

COMMUNICATION

 Use Cérge as our digital concierge to support personalised customer service
 Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
 Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

VISION

 Provide information in large print
 Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
 Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
 Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
 Have effective lighting throughout facility.

HEARING

 Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

 Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
 Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
 Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Seating provided is a variety/range and include some with back rests and arm rests.

PHYSICAL - WHEELCHAIR

 Have step free outdoor pathways
 Have step free access to into our business premise
 Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
 Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
 Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
 Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed
 Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc)
 Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
 Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid
 Have 12 accessible car parking spaces