GENERAL ACCESS
• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• Accept the Companion Card
• Trained staff in disability awareness
• Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
• Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
• 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).
• Have measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths, bed heights and circulation spaces, available upon request.
• 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.
• Provide a detailed map (‘Mobility Map’) of your facility, which includes accessible features and identifies any existing access barriers.
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)
• A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
• Trained staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
VISION
• Provide information in large print
• Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
• Trained staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
• Have effective lighting throughout facility.
HEARING
• Have TVs with captioning option
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 a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
• Have step free access to into our business premise
• Provide portable commode chairs
PHYSICAL - HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS
• Have twin beds available on request