GENERAL ACCESS
• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• 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
• Have a place to store mobility and/or medical equipment (eg beach wheelchair, hoist, oxygen).
• Provide a detailed map (‘Mobility Map’) of your facility, which includes accessible features and identifies any existing access barriers.
• 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
• 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
• Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.
VISION
• Provide information in large print
• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
• 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 doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
• Singular step into reception. Customer service team will meet & greet outside as required.
• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room