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Access Guide

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

GENERAL ACCESS

 Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
 Employ people with disability
 Trained staff in disability awareness
 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.

COMMUNICATION

 Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

VISION

 Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
 Have handrails on all our stairways
 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.
 Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, jetties, piers and other hazards.

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

 Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
 Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
 Have grab rails in the bathroom
 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
 Provide easy, step-free pathways (clear of obstructions) to all indoor and outdoor areas (includes picnic areas, barbecues and indoor and outdoor areas
 Have step free access to into our business premise
 Have step free access to the conference or function room
 Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
 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
 1 Accessible car parking space