QUT Sport Fitness and Aquatic Centre

Access Guide

General Access
Communication
Vision
Physical - Mobility
Physical - Wheelchair

$Large indoor swimming pool with lane ropes in differing colours. Starting blocks are on the right at the end of the pool and blue and white wall tiles surround the pool\. The ceiling is industrial style with large pipes running along the centre. A second level overlooks the pool.$

GENERAL ACCESS

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

• 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).

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)

• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)

• Have raised tactile buttons in our lifts

• Have handrails on all our stairways

• 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

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 lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

• Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

• Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed

• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet

• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room

• Provide wheelchair access to pool

• Provide wheelchair access to gym

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

• 4 Accessible car parking spaces