‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist - Introduction from the Disabled Members’ Standing Committee

Information should be accessible to all Area Y N Notes / Comments B1 Is the building equipped to assist people with hearing impairments? Is there a tactile plan or diagram of the building? B2 Are there large-print versions of information about the B3 building/activities available? Is there an ‘audio’ version of information about the building B4 available? Are maps of the building and other areas a. [...] Doors and entrances including reception Area Y N Notes / Comments Is the door distinguishable from the façade? E01 If glass, is it visible when closed? E02 Is there clear visibility through the door from both sides at standing E03 and seated levels? Can the door be easily opened on both sides? E04 Does the door have an opening/closing mechanism on both sides? E05 If the door has an opening /closin. [...] Doors and entrances including reception continued Area Y N Notes / Comments Does the lighting take account of the needs of people with visual E10 impairments? Is the reception point suitable for approach and use from both sides E11 by people in standing and seated positions? Is the reception point fitted with an induction loop? E12 Completed by: (Equality Rep) _____________________________________. [...] Car parking Area Y N Notes / Comments Is the building within convenient distance of car parking I01 Is the route marked/found? I02 Is the area free of hazards such as bollards, litter bins etc? I03 Is it adequately lit? I04 Is it identifiable by visual, audible and tactile information? I05 Is the car parking near the entrance as is possible? I06 Is the car parking area suitably surfaced? I07 Is th. [...] Relating to auditory and visual aids to support disabled workers continued Area Y N Notes / Comments If the door is power-operated, does it have visual and tactile J10 information? If the door is security protected, is the system suitable for use by J11 and within reach of people with sensory or mobility impairments? Are signs designed and positioned to inform those with visual and J12 mobility im.