Caloundra Regional Gallery


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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • Allergies and Intolerances

GENERAL ACCESS

 Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
 Employ people with disability
 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 measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths, bed heights and circulation spaces, available upon request.

COMMUNICATION

 Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
 A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
 Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

VISION

 Provide information in large print
 Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
 Have effective lighting throughout facility.

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 step free access to the conference or function room
 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 wheelchair access to amusements and activities
 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)
 Provide step-free pathways (clear of obstructions) to all indoor and outdoor areas.
 Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
 Provide a low height counter suitable for a person using a wheelchair or a person of small stature
 Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid
 There are five accessible car parking spaces

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES

 Trained staff to respond to allergic reactions
 Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation