Loftus Recreation Centre

Access Guide

General Access
Communication
Vision
Hearing
Physical - Mobility
Physical - Wheelchair
Physical - High support needs
Allergies and Intolerances

GENERAL ACCESS

• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.

• Accept the Companion Card

• Employ people with disability

• 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 measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths via Cérge Virtual Tour

COMMUNICATION

• Use Cérge as our digital concierge to support personalised customer service

• A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

VISION

• Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)

• Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)

• Have handrails on all our stairways

• Have effective lighting throughout facility.

• Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, and other hazards.

HEARING

• Have volume controlled phones

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

• 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 wheelchair access to amusements and activities

• Have three wheelchair accessible parking spaces with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed

• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet

• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room

• Provide wheelchair access to gym

• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid

PHYSICAL - HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS

• Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table

• Have bathrooms with enhanced accessible features

ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES

• Trained staff to respond to allergic reactions

• Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation