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Access Guide

  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
  • Physical - High support needs

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
 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).
 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 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

 Have Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel
 Provide information in large print
 Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
 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 Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
 Have effective lighting throughout facility.

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

 Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
 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

 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 a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
 6 accessible car spaces
 Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
 Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room
 Provide wheelchair access to pool
 Have a pool ramp/hoist enabling entry into pool
 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

PHYSICAL - HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS

 Have rooms which are interconnecting
 Have a bathroom which is enhanced with accessible features