GENERAL ACCESS
• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• 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
• 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 digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
• Have handrails on all our stairways
• 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
• 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 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 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 a wheelchair accessible shower and change room
• 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
• 4 accessible car spaces
PHYSICAL - HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS
• Have a bathroom which is fully accessible.
ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES
• Modify our cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
• Trained staff to respond to allergic reactions
• Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
• Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epipens and defibrillator